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Moorby makes Hurricanes debut

From small Waikato town Te Awamutu to New Zealand's capital among All Blacks.

Nation's place in 2023 Rugby World Cup in doubt

A possible ineligible player could derail their World Cup hopes.

'Early signs positive': Barrett to miss games, cleared of serious concussion

Leon MacDonald has allayed fears of another serious concussion for Beauden Barrett.

Rugby Direct podcast: Moana Pasifika win and Blues flatter to deceive

The latest edition of the Rugby Direct podcast with Elliott Smith and Liam Napier.

Chris Rattue: Why it's time for Beauden Barrett to retire

OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers of the past week of sport.

Focus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 seconds

Cheree Kinnear gives the highs and lows of the weekend's sport all in 90 seconds. Video / Sky Sport / Photosport

Phil Gifford: Six talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

Heroes and drama from the weekend's rugby.

Gregor Paul: The significance of two unique Super Rugby rookies

OPINION: NZ appears to be cultivating secret new markets from which it is luring players.

Paul Lewis: In defence of 'arrogant' New Zealand rugby fans

Opinion: Since when does not knowing who's in the French team make NZ fans arrogant?

Focus Sport: Kate Wells and Elliott Smith preview all the action this weekend

Super Rugby Pacific, the White Ferns and the ANZ Premiership are all in action this weekend as Newstalk ZB's Kate Wells and Elliott Smith preview what's to come. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

Elliott Smith: What Northern Hemisphere fans don't understand about NZ rugby

Elliott Smith analyses the latest from the world of rugby.

Three games in eight days: Blues' plan to belatedly ignite season

Opportunity knocks to make up lost ground for the Blues.

Life after rugby: Kieran Read on dad-life, head knocks and leadership

It's been a year since Kieran Read retired from rugby, and life looks very different.

Coach's son to Blues rising star: Plumtree's unconventional journey to Super Rugby

Blues beginning to benefit after pinching Wellington flanker from the Hurricanes region.

Folau has no regrets about homophobic comments, eyes international return

Israel Folau is eying a return to international rugby.

Liam Napier: Ranking the best teams in world rugby - and why ABs aren't top 3

OPINION: Unlike the official rankings, this one reflects rugby's true balance of power.

Nigel Owens: The rule changes rugby needs right now

Opinion: Get rid of goal-line dropouts and be stricter with attackers at rucks

Alice Soper: How Chiefs Manawa set the blueprint for success in women's rugby

OPINION: The franchise that inspired confidence, trust and showed empathy prevailed.