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Gregor Paul: Beauden Barrett’s tricky path to All Blacks reinvention

OPINION: We will soon find out if Barrett can join the pantheon of re-inventors.

Silver Lake's gamble: Assessing the viability of NZR+ amid slow growth

Gregor Paul analysis: Inside the $10 million push to engage All Blacks fans.

Phil Gifford: Why the stadiums were ‘empty’ for Black Ferns

OPINION: Phil Gifford lists four talking points from the world of rugby.

How the All Blacks enhanced their legacy despite losing final

OPINION: The All Blacks' magnanimous reaction to that bitter defeat enhances their legacy.

Alice Soper: Dissecting the WXV attendance issue - what went wrong?

OPINION: Women's rugby needs its marketers to step up their game.

Beauden Barrett looks set to return after Japan stint

In February it was announced the utility superstar had signed a deal in Japan.

World Rugby accused of misleading public on safety of head impacts

A renowned neuropathologist has slammed a joint study about head knocks.

'It crosses that line': Wayne Barnes opens up on 'vile' messages

The retiring referee says more should be done to stop social media abuse.

Who really made the call to give Sam Cane a red card?

It wasn't Wayne Barnes or Tom Foley that made the call.

Scott Robertson's All Blacks: How the team will look

ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson's side are sure to play a lot different to Ian Foster's.

Why fans need to stop blaming Barnes and get on with life

OPINION: Sports enthusiasts need to encourage a culture that supports match officials.

All Blacks report card: The star who got a C+ while two got A+

How the All Blacks rated at the Rugby World Cup.

How many Kiwis watched the Rugby World Cup final?

We were glued to their screens on Sunday morning for the nail-biting final.

Letters: Open letter to Sam Cane, IHC, Auckland's half marathon

OPINION: A South African rugby fan offers words of comfort to the All Blacks captain.

Ian Foster's complicated legacy, free agent status and fractured relationship with NZR

A full analysis of Foster's tenure with the All Blacks and his thoughts on his legacy.

Gregor Paul: What the future could hold for Ian Foster

OPINION: The outgoing coaching team could face off against the All Blacks in the future.