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New All Black Quinn Tupaea has had a dedicated fan club since high school in Hamilton

Quinn Tupaea has just been named as one of four new All Blacks - to his own surprise

Rapid rise: Teammates reveal why All Blacks bolter is a 'special talent'

The Chiefs young gun has been rewarded for his breakout Super Rugby season.

Obituary: Ion Brown, the sociable oil painter who became the Army's artist

From his HB haunts, he followed in footsteps of legendary wartime artist Peter McIntyre.

Focus Sport: Mid-week Top 5 sporting headlines

Focus Sport's Cheree Kinnear breaks down the top moments from cricket, Olympics, netball and more in this week's top five. Video / NZ Herald

'Up for grabs': All Blacks' search for dominant blindside continues

Four blindside flanker options and, yet, no clear standout candidate for the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: The message received from 'special' All Blacks squad

Opinion: Foster's squad has enough quality to re-instate All Blacks as world's No1 team.

'He plays the way his father played': What made All Black bolter stand out

Sam Whitelock does not hesitate in comparing Ethan Blackadder and his All Black father.

Foster reveals reasons behind ABs picks - and the position most in need of attention

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has revealed the one position in need of most attention.

Live: Blackadder, Christie, Bower the bolters in ABs squad

Follow live as the All Blacks name their first squad of the 2021 test season.

Manurewa upset the odds to claim Coleman Shield

Manurewa were crowned Coleman Shield winners after beating Ponsonby yesterday.

Chris Rattue: Super final a minor classic - but don't be fooled

Opinion: In spite of itself, Super Rugby Trans-Tasman produced an excellent finale.

'Harry answered the critics': Blues' unlikely hero the toast of Auckland

The Blues needed a pair of unlikely heroes to sneak past the Highlanders.

'This game was for the city': Blues' tribute after transtasman title win

'I'm just so glad we came out here and produced and got one back for Auckland'

18-year drought ends: Super Blues crowned champions

The wait is over – the Blues have claimed their fourth Super Rugby title.

Hastings sinks Tech party in rugby mud

Defending champions deliver best performance of the 2021 season.

Live: Super Blues crowned champions! The 18-year drought ends

All the action from the Super Rugby Transtasman final between the Blues and Highlanders.

Trains back up and running for Super Rugby final after tornado damage

Rail services are back up and running after tornado damage caused cancellations.

Hasting Boys' High gets upper hand

One try each as Hastings win in front of 1000 rugby fans, and rows of umbrellas