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St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.

First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.

'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach
'This is probably the most serious crisis that the club has been through in its history.'

Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight
The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.

First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.

Drua captain reveals 'gut-wrenching' grief before crushing Blues defeat
Coach said ex-Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe's death impacted performance of players.

NZ Rugby posts huge financial loss, despite record income for 2024
The deficit follows $8.9m loss in 2023 and a $47m loss in 2022.

Taradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugby
Taradale and Old Boys Marist are rivals of the ages. Who'll win the Nash Cup this year ?

Historic Hawke's Bay school's First XV to play against NRL youth side on Aussie tour
More than half of the school's roll is heading on a tour of Australia this winter.

First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.

Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.

Why Fiji must be on your rugby bucket list
Attending a rugby match in Fiji is to experience an atmosphere like no other.

Rugby: Rookie Magpie gets Under-20s NZ call-up
Will Cole came from Wairarapa to Hawke's Bay to play premier rugby.

Club rugby to Welsh international in six months – the rise of the unwanted Crusader
The young star went overseas seeking higher honours.

Western Springs stadium battle: Rugby club and promoters v Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray
The rugby club and music promoters propose a 50,000-person concert venue and sports hub.

Havelock North dominate for first win of season
Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

Elliott Smith: Why I was wrong about Rob Penney and the Crusaders
OPINION: Penney’s consistent selections and fewer injuries have stabilised the team.

Gregor Paul: Inside the schools v NZ Rugby dispute over the black jersey
OPINION: Schools are right to resist NZR's push for a U18 team.

Ranking NZ rugby’s 30 most influential power brokers
Gregor Paul reflects on who are the real movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.