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As it happened: Northland edge Counties Manukau

All the action between Counties Manukau and Northland in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Returning star shines as Auckland hammer Manawatu

Simon Hickey celebrated his milestone provincial match with two tries.

Otago snatch Shield straight off Taranaki

The Ranfurly Shield is on the move again.

As it happened: Otago win Ranfurly Shield

All the action as Taranaki and Otago contest the Ranfurly Shield.

As it happened: Auckland beat Manawatu

All the action between Auckland and Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup.

A short history of Bledisloe pettiness - and what the All Blacks must do next

Comment: ABs are going to have to land the terminal blows their executive team couldn't.

First XV rugby: St Andrew's College stun Christchurch BHS in final

St Andrew's overturned a 20-point deficit to win the UC Championship trophy.

Michael Cheika joins rival coaching staff for Rugby Championship

A former Wallabies coach will be helping a rival in the upcoming Rugby Championship.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks only have one card left to play in Rugby Champs mess

Comment: New Zealand Rugby now has to back down or double down in the face of resistance.

'Our little princess': Beauden and Hannah Barrett welcome baby girl

Beauden and Hannah Barrett have announced the delivery of their baby girl.

Graham Henry's olive branch: Razor on why he's 'gotten over' All Blacks snub

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has put his All Blacks snub behind him.

Patrick McKendry: Why Rieko's All Blacks midfield start will have to wait

Comment: Rieko Ioane will miss ABs starting XV as he's not a world class defender, yet.

Dylan Cleaver: Ardern was right - latest rugby fiasco smacks of politics

Comment: The karma police are out in force - and it's hard to feel too sorry for NZ Rugby.

Ho, ho, no: NZ Rugby well and truly snookered - and it could get worse

Patrick McKendry: Don't expect Aussies to negotiate after arrogant Super Rugby approach.

Sanzaar politics? Rugby boss hits back after NZR's stunning claims

Sanzaar CEO responds to NZR's complaints about the announced Rugby Championship schedule.

Inside a rugby standoff: What latest debacle means for ABs

Liam Napier: NZR boss won't give up on Rugby Championship - but something's got to give.