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Super Rugby replacement competition on indefinite hold and July tests under threat.
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Gregor Paul: Players will be fine - this is NZ Rugby's real coronavirus concern
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Sky TV boss reveals new details about local Super Rugby comp
Sky TV boss Martin Stewart shed some light on NZ Rugby's plans for revamped Super comp.
Rugby in crisis: Kiwi stars hit by huge pay cuts
European rugby hanging by a thread after mass cancellations and significant pay cuts.
Crusaders desperate for new Kiwi comp
Defending champs remain upbeat, but that would change if they don't play again this year.
Ian Foster in self-isolation amid coronavirus outbreak
The All Blacks coach has gone into lockdown after returning from overseas.
Gregor Paul: New Zealand needs rugby more than ever
COMMENT: Rugby is only a game but it is also important.
Shock report: Kiwi rugby stars face massive pay cuts
Kiwi rugby players may face pay cuts as drastic measures are taken due to coronavirus.
Former All Black has charges dismissed
Byron Kelleher faced charges of assault and wilful damage after a fracas last year.
Super spoiler: Government's major blow to NZ Rugby
The latest announcements from the government could undermine NZ Rugby's plans.
Analysis: What a local Super Rugby tournament could look like
If a NZ derby competition is set up what could it look like? Here's one possibility.
Dylan Cleaver: Rugby has much more to lose than a few games of footy
COMMENT: Mark Robinson is faced with a no-win situation but he's been practising for this.
Identity of All Blacks star revealed after alleged assault of fiancee's ex
57-cap halfback Byron Kelleher to reappear in Auckland court on Friday.
Coronavirus scare: Crusaders players' link to positive test
Crusaders may have been in contact with Aussie player who tested positive to Covid-19.
Patrick McKendry: Forget the naysayers, NZ Rugby has the right plan
COMMENT: If NZ government gives the okay, our best rugby players should take field again.
NZ Cricket cancelled domestic competitions. Why hasn't NZ Rugby?
NZR remains confident it can "work through" safety concerns around new local competition.
How the All Blacks are dealing with the coronavirus threat
'You have to find a different way to get something out of each day.'
South African rugby to follow New Zealand's derby plans
South Africa plan to follow New Zealand to stage local derbies - but not before May.
Crusaders, Chiefs teams in self-isolation
The move comes after Jacinda Ardern's latest advice to recent overseas travellers.
Exclusive: Leaked memo exposes NZ Rugby's virus crisis
The Herald has learned what really led to NZR's desperate plan to save rugby.
Waikato coronavirus cases arrived from Sydney, Europe
Waikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.
NZ Rugby in lockdown over coronavirus concern
NZR boss says the governing body is taking a precautionary lockdown of its Wellington HQ.
NZR boss optimistic about rugby's return
'We talk a lot about people at this time don't we?'
Liam Napier: Scepticism should greet proposed Kiwi derby plans
Everyone wants more New Zealand derbies but these circumstances change the picture.
Quick thinking saved Springboks star from leg amputation
Pieter-Steph du Toit was lucky to avoid a leg amputation after suffering a freak injury.
Confirmed: The Kiwi-only plan to replace Super Rugby
NZR chief: "We're excited about what we're starting to develop with our Super clubs."
Watch: Grant Robertson on the future of NZ sport
Live: NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson also joins The Breakdown to discuss the latest news.
Coronavirus: All club and community rugby postponed
All club and community rugby is postponed until April 18.