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8436 Covid cases, 18 virus-related deaths

In seven weeks the total number of deaths with Covid has increased by over 600.

Hamilton ready to get party started for HSBC NZ Sevens' return

Full men's and women's tournaments across two fields at FMG Stadium Waikato

What Silver Lake means for community rugby: Short term reward comes with risks

Community rugby has arguably the most to gain, while being the area most at risk.

Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal

Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.

All Blacks greats: Why Sam Cane should be dropped in upcoming tests

Two All Blacks greats say Sam Cane should be dropped ahead of Ireland tests.

Liam Napier: Why the farcical Super Rugby playoffs need a major overhaul

OPINION: The playoffs format significantly hurts the competition's integrity.

Gregor Paul: How the Super Rugby regular season can be improved

Top of the agenda for next season has to be playing more games in the Pacific Islands.

World Rugby Sevens returning to Hamilton in 2023 after two-year absence

New Zealand's biggest sporting party will return to Hamilton this summer.

They've done it again! Blues set record after last-gasp drop goal

It was drop goal deja vu as the Blues sealed another injury-time thriller in Australia.

Why fans will be the big winners in rugby's Silver Lake deal

For too long the game in New Zealand has taken the consumer for granted.

Moana Pasifika upset Brumbies to finish on a high

Consider Moana Pasifika's final match of the season a sign of things to come.

'A great accolade': Sir 'Buck' Shelford honoured at Government House

Former All Blacks captain's achievements were formally recognised.

Chiefs barely hold off late-charging Drua to seal home playoff

The Chiefs will be starting their Super Rugby Pacific playoff campaign on home soil.

Winston Aldworth: Reflecting on the death of an All Black folk hero

Red Conway's finger somehow sat higher in the pecking order than Buck Shelford's testicle.

All Blacks star commits to 2023 World Cup campaign

A contract extension with NZ Rugby means the All Blacks have two star playmaking options.

'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway remembered

Richard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.