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Phil Gifford: Memorable interactions from decades of covering rugby

OPINION: "Are you a Kiwi?" "Err, no." "Well bugger off then."

Moana Pasifika rugby deserves our support

OPINION: Our editorial on the $4.5 million grant to Moana Pasifika rugby.

'It's not ideal': Savea reveals Super Rugby concerns

Some teams will have to travel about four hours from the Queenstown bubble to play.

Hurricanes' Dominic Bird sidelined, season in doubt

The big lock is out of a sling but a return to play has been ruled out for a few months.

Gregor Paul: Silver Lake review could bring changes to top for NZ Rugby

Opinion: NZR is likely facing the greatest governance purge since 2002.

Exclusive: NZ Govt's multi-million funding of Moana Pasifika revealed

To satisfy NZ Rugby's licence terms Moana Pasifika needed to raise $4m.

Super Rugby preview: The two biggest hurdles for Blues' title chances

The time has come for the Blues to take the next step.

NZME writers roundtable: Super Rugby's most intriguing storyline?

Our stable of rugby writers answer all the big questions ahead of Super Rugby's start.

'Every chance in the world': Hansen backs RTS for All Blacks

The former All Blacks coach had no hesitation when remarking on his rugby union prospects.

Super Rugby preview: Why the Chiefs are legitimate title contenders

The Herald's previews of the six NZ-based Super Rugby franchises continue with the Chiefs.

Leaked email reveals new details of NZR's imminent Silver Lake deal

After painstaking year-long negotiations, the Silver Lake saga could be coming to an end.

Rugby's new competition to crown world champion every two years

Rugby could be a step closer to crowing a world champion every two years.

Super Rugby preview: The big question surrounding the Hurricanes' season

They will need to play above the sum of their parts to seriously challenge for the title.

Gregor Paul: Unpacking this year's Super Rugby shambles

Super Rugby is the punch-drunk, veteran boxer forced into the ring to collect a paycheck.

744 new cases; tens of thousands of travellers due in two weeks - new iso rules

A wave of thousands of Omicron cases is expected to sweep the country.

Whangārei ready to host 11 Women's Rugby World Cup matches

Tickets from $5 for kids and $10 adults for games at Northland Events Centre.

'About time': Black Ferns welcome new pro era - but will it be enough for World Cup?

Years of struggle and sacrifice are, finally, evolving for the Black Ferns.

Super Rugby preview: Can Moana Pasifika upset the apple cart?

The Super Rugby newbies will test a few of their more established counterparts.