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Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks' fixtures are about more than just rugby

Comment: We've reached the point where we announce test dates or call the whole thing off.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Angst misguided over North v South 'branding'

Comment: Why the angst over North v South branding? It doesn't matter what it's called.

The art of faking it: Sky TV's 'biggest challenge to date'

Making sports TV in a pandemic: North v South is an All Blacks trial – even for Sky.

'Cruel omission': The biggest snub from North v South teams

Flanker the major causality as the North and South teams were revealed.

Patrick McKendry: Barrett v McKenzie and the charm before the storm

COMMENT: The importance of the match for Barrett and McKenzie is significant.

Scrap of the underdogs

Ruapehu, Ngamatapouri and Marist scrap for fourth berth in premier rugby play-offs.

Liam Napier: The players with most to gain in North v South clash

Only a handful of players have the chance to change the All Blacks' selectors minds.

Unwanted: Super Rugby head coach sensationally let go

Head coach's contract not renewed by Kiwi Super Rugby side.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks' support of BLM must be allowed

Comment: If ABs want to demonstrably support Black Lives Matter, they must be allowed.

The first XV of NZ rugby clubs: Southern Rugby Football Club

Southern has been a pillar of Dunedin's rich rugby history for 121 years.

Don't expect a friendly: Highlanders star lifts lid on fiery North v South clash

Don't expect a Barbarians-style friendly clash this weekend says North Island hooker.

The evolution of athlete activism: All Black speaks out on player protests

Perenara has spoken out about racial injustice and the resulting player strikes in sport.

All Black battles: The four players with most to play for in North v South clash

There could be more on the line in the North v South clash than people think.

Former Lions coach: Why the Lions must reject Scott Robertson

A former Lions coach says Scott Robertson shouldn't be appointed in a new coaching role.

Sanzaar responds after reports Springboks are set to ditch All Blacks

Sanzaar has denied claims that South Africa are set to shun the Rugby Championship.

What about the Rugby Championship? 'Boks in 'talks' to head north

Plans to run a makeshift Rugby Championship this year may have been thrown into disarray.