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Paul Lewis: Why Jordie Barrett is the answer to All Blacks' midfield problems

OPINION: Barrett's work when the opposition has the ball has resonated.

'Sensational defence': All Blacks star's incredible match-saving tackle

WATCH: Rieko Ioane was the hero as his try-saving tackle helped the Blues to victory.

Drought over! Blues beat Crusaders to end 18 years of pain

The Blues broke their glass ceiling to make the most emphatic statement yet.

'Big trouble': All Blacks star sent off after moment of madness

All Blacks flanker Scott Barrett has become the latest player sent off for dangerous play.

No apology: Hurricanes coach reveals ref discussion after controversial calls

The Hurricanes didn't hold back on their concerns with officiating last week.

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.

Liam Napier: The ideal candidate to help fix Black Ferns' long-standing issues

OPINION: The Black Ferns review points to one ideal candidate assuming the reins.

Alice Soper: The most worrying thing about retaining under-fire Black Ferns coach

OPINION: NZ Rugby's vision of success is still in the shape of a man.

Moana Pasifika blown away by clinical Hurricanes

The Hurricanes scored eight tries in an impressive performance against Moana Pasifika.

'Where I'm connected to': Former All Black keen to join Wallabies

Brad Thorn has put his hand up as the man to succeed Dave Rennie at the Wallabies.

Gregor Paul: Why Kiwi rugby fans must learn to love 'boring' rolling mauls

OPINION: The derided tactic is going to be a key weapon at next year's World Cup.

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.