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Gregor Paul: Why the world has disdain for Kiwi rugby fans

Opinion: Kiwi fans may travel to France as the tournament's least favourite supporters.

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.

World Cup favourites? Classy France claim Six Nations title

The French rugby renaissance has reached the next stage.

Down to the wire! Ireland hold Six Nations lead for now

Job done for Ireland. Now they need to cheer on England.

Former Argentina rugby star shot dead in Paris

Federico Aramburu was killed outside a Paris bar.

Bragging rights and titles: What's on the line in Super Rugby Aupiki

The Blues and Chiefs Manawa will be playing to find an inaugural champion.

Liam Napier: What outclassed Moana Pasifika now need to target

When the Chiefs moved to third gear, Moana's spirited defence couldn't handle the shift.

Italy ends seven-year drought with last-minute Six Nations victory

Italy ended their seven-year wait in dramatic fashion.

The team to beat: Chiefs thump Moana Pasifika

The Chiefs have earnt the right to have a target on their back.

Highlanders boss reveals massive Covid-19 financial cost

Roger Clark outlines how dire the financial situation has become at the franchise.