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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.

Editorial: All Blacks eligibility debate won’t die with Razor’s U-turn
OPINION: Rugby, whether it likes it or not, is in the entertainment business.

France defeat Scotland to win Six Nations
Recap all the action from the final Six Nations match of the year.

Phil Gifford: The new faces that could redefine the All Blacks
OPINION: Du’Plessis Kirifi’s hard work might earn him a spot in the All Blacks.

'Incredible memories': Two-time World Cup-winner retires after neck injury
Rassie Erasmus praised Kitshoff as a 'true team man' and a 'fine ambassador'.

Scotland at crossroads over ‘Kilted Kiwis’ and other imports
While Southern Hemisphere imports play major roles, there are worries it starves growth.

Gregor Paul: Why the Wallabies might outperform the All Blacks by 2027
OPINION: Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies around and makes coaching them enticing.

Historic sitting: Poverty Bay to plead case for big match
Premier club competition down to six teams as Waikohu drops to Senior 1.

Gregor Paul: NZR’s $60 million financial challenge
OPINION: NZR faces a big deficit next year due to lost sponsorships and reduced deals.

All Blacks great helps rescue another rugby club
Andrew Mehrtens is part of the Irish investment fund buying the London Irish club.

Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.

'Process has been challenging': Female NZ Rugby board member rejected by provincial unions
Eight of the nine new board members were voted through but one is rejected.

Hika Elliot reunited with treasured jersey thanks to collector
The missing rugby jersey was found after a two-year search.

South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.

Auckland schools dominate early at World Schools Rugby Festival
Kelston and Westlake start strongly at the festival in Abu Dhabi.

Sports Insider: David Kirk's strategic move into rugby's leadership spotlight
OPINION: The former All Blacks captain is a beacon of hope for rugby in this country.