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Rugby: 'Zero tolerance' from referees on rule interpretations

All Blacks: Currency vs country

Carl Hayman’s decision means money has finally overtaken the lure of the All Black jersey – and Gregor Paul argues more will follow Hayman’s lead.

All Blacks: Somerville the heir apparent

If Greg Somerville didn't realise he was viewed as a poor man's Carl Hayman, he'll be getting the message now.

Rugby: Bulls shake laws their way

<i>Paul Lewis</i>: Time to pick offshore ABs

<i>Paul Thomas:</i> Bid for Hayman a waste

Paul Thomas writes that while Carl Hayman mightn't give a hoot about it now, his folk hero status here is likely to diminish.

Rugby: Larkham sees future for Giteau at No 12

<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: Farewell Hayman ... come in Ranger!

<i>Peter Bills:</i> Please help, we're sinking in a pit of medocrity

Rugby: French key to Pumas' Four Nations bid

All Blacks: Paris date adds to NZRU dilemma

<i>Richard Loe</i>: NZ S14 teams out-thought

All Blacks: Ellison opts for Japan

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Competition makes test ton club harder

All Blacks: Tew in tangle over European tour plan

Poll: Rugby a better game in pro era

Rugby going professional was good for the game, say most people who took part in an nzherald.co.nz poll.