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Robertson names five new All Blacks for first squad of 2025

The All Blacks host France next month to begin their season.

Paul Lewis: The tough midfield choices facing the All Blacks

OPINION: Potential players face tough competition for a spot in the All Blacks' midfield.

How rugby data changed All Blacks selection process

OPINION: Sir Graham Henry trusted his instincts over digital stats during games.

New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up

As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.

Smart mouthguards under fire ahead of Super Rugby Pacific final

Ethan Blackadder was wrongly sent for an HIA during the Crusaders' semifinal win.

Gregor Paul: The unwanted feeling that has returned to rugby

OPINION: The sport still has a mad habit of removing common sense.

Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown

OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.

Super Rugby semi: Crusaders edge Blues in thriller

Rob Penney's men advance to the final at the expense of their Auckland rivals.

Cancer-stricken Blues forward cheers team to victory from hospital bed

Cameron Suafoa watched the Blues beat the Chiefs from his hospital bed.

Blues stay alive with last-gasp win over Chiefs

Josh Beehre stretched out after the hooter to book the Blues' ticket to the semifinals.

Elliott Smith: The ABs selection questions hanging over Super Rugby playoffs

OPINION: Some All Blacks hopefuls are sidelined as their teams missed the playoffs.

Opinion: The financial puzzle Super Rugby must solve for survival

The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.

Why the Blues' playoffs hopes hinge on an emotional farewell game

Mark Tele'a hopes to extend his Blues and All Blacks career before moving to Japan.

Super Rugby teams: Strong sides named for first week of new playoffs

The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs format will make its debut on Friday.

Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright

OPINION: Young first fives like Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love are impressing in Super Rugby.

Phil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failure

OPINION: Eight talking points from the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific.