Revealed: The massive number of Kiwis who watched Super Rugby Aotearoa
The return of sport has captured the country's attention according to Sky viewing figures.
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Interactive ratings: Rate every player in Blues v Hurricanes
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Leave home early: Rugby, Black Lives Matter rally to clog Auckland roads
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Liam Napier: Sold out crowd sends lesson to NZ Rugby
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The Business of Rugby: Analysing Super Rugby's future
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PM, Robertson's rugby rivalry
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Patrick McKendry: Rugby's triumphant return a blessing
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Incredible finish! Highlanders, Chiefs trade drop goals
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Super Rugby, protest rally to disrupt Auckland traffic
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43,000 disappointed fans? How the Hurricanes plan to stop Blues' party
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Sold out: How Super Rugby return could usher in new era
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