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Son of All Blacks legend set to make Super Rugby debut

The 21-year-old will make his debut in the same position his father played.

Former Te Awamutu Sports player Sam Griffin

Rugby gave a lot on and off field to 1-cap Waikato representative Sam Griffin.

The art of the maul: Former All Blacks weigh in on rugby's newest problem

Phil Gifford talks to four All Black forwards about the intricacies of the rolling maul.

Super Rugby roundtable: Your most controversial opinion?

NZME's rugby writers tackle the big Super Rugby questions.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ Rugby needs unions back onside in Silver Lake saga

It's hard not to wonder whether the plan to flood rugby with US cash is going to collapse.

Carlos curse? The daunting drought Blues must overcome against Crusaders

It's been a very long time since the Blues last won a rugby game in Christchurch.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: NZ Rugby complicit in Black Ferns hot mess

OPINION: The Black Ferns are at their worst and their issues have been laid bare.

One final twist? Surprise delay in NZ Rugby's Silver Lake deal

There has been another delay in NZ Rugby's proposed deal with Silver Lake.

All Blacks hardman's stunning recovery from gruesome injury

The gutsy prop will start for the Blues six days after requiring 28 stitches.

Rugby Direct podcast: The two controversial calls that cost the Hurricanes

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier debate the major issues of the rugby weekend.

'A bump in the road': All Blacks star set for six months on sidelines

Anton Lienert-Brown is set for a six month stint on the sidelines.

The key takeaways from damning review into Black Ferns culture

NZ Rugby has apologised for failing to properly support the elite women's game.

Alice Soper: My wishlist for next year's Super Rugby Aupiki

To ensure season two can deliver, changes need to be made to realise its potential.

NZR reveals findings from Black Ferns review

The review's key themes and recommendations have been accepted by NZR.

Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

With the Blues on fire and Ardie Savea speechless, the round had plenty of talking points.

Blues' best? Where win over Chiefs ranks for Leon MacDonald

In his time as Blues coach, there are two performances that stand out to Leon MacDonald.

Gregor Paul: The move that could create ABs' deadliest backline in years

Jordie Barrett took another giant step in his quest to become an international midfielder.

Paul Lewis: The 'dumb' pattern turning rugby into a bore

If World Rugby doesn't ban it then they need to change the scoring system.