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Clash of the titans: Auckland and Canterbury look to return to provincial peak

Auckland and Canterbury square off for the Farah Palmer Cup title on Saturday.

Editorial: All Black fans lump it again

OPINION: Our editorial on a Bledisloe Cup match kicking off at 9.30pm on a Thursday.

Unbeaten Waikato control Auckland to take charge of NPC

Waikato showed why they're the only side this season yet to taste defeat.

Gregor Paul: How Beauden Barrett can get his magic back

Opinion: The All Blacks need to find a way to use Barrett so his magic can be channelled.

Liam Napier: The All Black with the most to prove against the Wallabies

Game time has been blocked recently for this promising young player.

The $33m cash grab: How NZR will sell 'leadership' to the world

Forecast seems ambitious, but has to be balanced against power and reach of All Blacks.

Elliott Smith: The symbol of a bright All Blacks future

He turned down overseas deals and now he's developing into one of the world's best.

'Radiated with charm': Remembering the warm and generous Willie Los'e

Andrew Alderson celebrates the life and legacy of a much-loved colleague and friend.

Chris Rattue's watchlist: Why Bledisloe Cup is not this week's must-watch event

Chris Rattue ranks the eight best sports to watch this weekend and beyond.

Alice Soper: The double standards in NZ rugby's fan experience for women

OPINION: Rugby's curtain-raisers is doing a disservice to the women's game.

Is Barrett shot to pieces? British rugby writers debate ABs' World Cup chances

British rugby journalists on Beauden Barrett and why NZ won't win next year's World Cup.

Gregor Paul: The maddening inconsistency of how ABs are refereed

OPINON: This is the crazy thing about the international game at the moment.

New Zealand Under-19 squad named

The first New Zealand Under 19 rugby team named since 2007, is set to tour South Africa.

All Blacks move up world rankings as Wallabies drop to record low

All Blacks rebound as Dave Rennie's side fall to lowest ever rankings after Boks loss.

Back to his best: Chiefs star on ABs call-up and 'frustrating' Cane criticism

Recalled All Black Luke Jacobson has spoken out on criticisms against his Chiefs teammate.

Paul Lewis: What Foster's critics must concede after All Blacks win

OPINION: So the question now is: why can't the All Blacks play like that all the time?

Two key All Blacks to miss Wallabies test

The All Blacks will be without two starting players for the upcoming Melbourne test.

Chris Rattue: How Foster's courageous move paid dividends for All Blacks

OPINION: Ian Foster chose just the right time to show some courage.