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'A different perspective': Major changes announced to NZ Rugby board

The new appointments increase NZ Rugby's female board presence to three.

Gregor Paul: Two ways for Super Rugby to regain hearts and minds of fans

Opinion: Super Rugby desperately needs to focus on substance ahead of style.

'Something I want to tick off': All Black star confirms NRL 'life goal'

However, he's still expected to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby on a multi-year deal soon.

Elliott Smith: The Aussie Super Rugby team that could surprise Kiwis

Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith analyses the latest from the world of rugby.

Focus Sport: Cheree Kinnear and Christopher Reive preview all the action this weekend

Joseph Parker to serve as backup for Tyson Fury, and the Chiefs take on the Waratahs all in action this weekend as Cheree Kinnear and Christopher Reive preview what's to come. Video / NZ Herald

Police shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never was

Kaoss Price's talents even drew a comparison with dynamic All Black Sonny Bill Williams.

Wayne Smith to the Black Ferns' rescue: Why widely-respected coach is stepping up

Smith said he never thought he's be embarking on something new at this time in career.

'Freakish': Beauden Barrett's glowing praise of RTS

Beauden Barrett has provided a glimpse behind the scenes.

Wayne Smith to lead Black Ferns' World Cup tilt

Coaching guru Wayne Smith has been named to take over the Black Ferns from Glenn Moore.

Former Otago prop dies suddenly in Japan

Tributes are flowing after the death of a Otago prop turned respected coach.

Scott Barrett hit with lengthy ban after red card

A trifecta of suspensions from the latest round of Super Rugby.

Between Two Beers podcast: The truth about playing against Jonah

Josh Kronfeld joins the Between Two Beers podcast.

Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

Controversy in Dunedin, glorious rugby in Christchurch and a big promise kept in Hamilton.

Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks fans should have fresh optimism

OPINION: There is a foundation on which optimism in the All Blacks can be built.

All Blacks Sevens cruise into Vancouver quarters

The All Blacks Sevens have eased into the quarter-finals at the Vancouver Sevens.

Alice Soper: No Moore excuses - Here's how Black Ferns can win the World Cup

OPINION: Now is the time to put pieces into place so NZ can win the Rugby World Cup.

'We're getting robbed': Aaron Smith fumes as Highlanders lose again

The Highlanders fell agonisingly short of victory.

'Monkey off the back': Blues react to drought-breaking victory

Leon MacDonald expressed only one disappointment after the Blues' win over the Crusaders.