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A brief history of trophy desecration in Aotearoa

How do you work so hard for something, then break it? Quite easily, it seems.

Liam Napier: The likely changes for All Blacks v Uruguay

This is the time for the All Blacks to shift gears - not park in neutral.

On tour with Andrew Alderson: Ranking the best press box meals I ever ate

Well-travelled sports journalist Andrew Alderson has the world on his plate.

Mystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer says

The white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.

Gregor Paul: The lesson Auckland should learn from World Cup hosts

OPINION: This World Cup is almost proving that if you build it, they will come.

Context matters in evaluating All Blacks' brilliant showing against Italy

OPINION: How much can we really read into the ABs' big win? Not much... yet.

South Africa call up World Cup winner as injury cover

The Springboks have had to call up another injury replacement.

Hawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrations

A Hawke’s Bay player has been charged as the fallout continues from their Shield win.

Hawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelry

A car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.

How All Blacks duo can transform World Cup campaign

Jordie Barrett and Shannon Frizell could prove transformational figures for the team.

'Ridiculous' Vakarorogo record try haul secures home semi for Whanganui

It's all on next week at Cooks Gardens.

'Dream run': Horrocks clocks up 100 games for Whanganui

'It's been a bit of a dream run, to be fair, without any injuries.'

Beyond the Game: 'Harsh' review of Italy game creates selection competition for All Blacks

All Blacks defence coach Scott McLeod alongside players Anton Lienert-Brown and Richie Mo'unga warned there may be 'some disappointments' as a review of the team's clash against Italy creates competition for selection. Video / NZ Herald

Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects

OPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.

Ranfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of Wood

Hawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.

Parade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixed

A social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.

Gregor Paul: Why many Kiwis would define relationship with All Blacks as 'low trust'

OPINION: Inconsistency is a killer of faith and the All Blacks are too unpredictable.

The approach used against Italy that can help All Blacks beat Ireland

OPINION: The All Blacks want to run – but the game is tuned more to those who don’t.