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One more title? Dan Carter's heartwarming NZ rugby return

He was denied a chance with the Blues, but Dan Carter is pulling on the boots once again.

NZR boss: Why All Blacks stars could skip Rugby Championship

NZ Rugby boss places blame firmly at the Government's feet for losing Rugby Championship.

NZR takes aim at PM's comment: Rugby boss reveals real reason NZ lost the championship

Tense negotiations to bring the Rugby Championship to NZ were harpooned by one thing.

Six bubbles of 100 spectators each at Semenoff Stadium

Tough for Northland Rugby Union to ask Taniwha fans not to come to the game.

All Blacks to the fore as Canterbury win opener

Canterbury's All Blacks contingent have led their side to a victory over North Harbour

'What politics?': Rugby bosses baffled by Ardern's comment

PM says politics ruined NZ's chance to host top competition. NZR and Sanzaar disagree.

Barrett brothers return to Mitre 10 Cup

Two classy All Blacks will feature for Taranaki against Bay of Plenty this weekend.

Gregor Paul: How self-destructive Govt cost us Rugby Championship

Comment: Shades of 2003 - Govt's protective arm around NZ starting to squeeze too tight.

Farah Palmer Cup as it happened: North Harbour v Bay of Plenty

Follow live as North Harbour take on Bay of Plenty in the Farah Palmer Cup.

Gregor Paul: Revealed - NZ Rugby's Plan B could be the best thing in decades

Rugby bosses have contingency plans in place should the Rugby Championship not go ahead.

Patrick McKendry: Why 'losing' Rugby Champs to Aussie would be no failure

Comment: Any lessening of standards for a few rugby tests would be an insult to many.

First XV rugby: Auckland schools react to cancellation of 2020 season

What the premature end to rugby season means for Auckland's top schoolboys.

From pie smasher to bulldozer: All Black's sensational diet revelation

Asafo Aumua realised he would have to make changes if he was to live up to his potential.

Martin Devlin: We Need to Talk 10th September

Martin Devlin takes a moment to celebrate the heartwarming tradition of All Blacks naming day.

Key All Black signs through to 2023

The midfielder's signature adds to an exciting core of All Black signed on longterm.

'Discrimination': Former All Blacks star axed from Japanese club

A former All Black has been left without a team due to a controversial rule.

The first XV of NZ rugby clubs: Mid-Northern Rugby Club

Loyalty to Hūkerenui club as strong now as it was in the time of Going brothers, Morgan.

Drug testing to be scrapped for First XV rugby

Programme review finds schools are not the place to conduct drug testing.