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New name on the kit: All Blacks secure multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal
The deal replaces Ineos, who ended their sponsorship earlier this year.

'Shifting stereotypes': Women lead NZ's weightlifting surge
CrossFit sparked many young women's interest in weightlifting.

All Blacks centre Proctor re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
The 25-year-old made two test starts for the All Blacks in 2024.

Suspension blow: Blues star out for crucial games
Tele’a is leaving the Blues after this season for a three-year deal in Japan.

Gregor Paul: Why writing off Tele’a could be a mistake for NZ rugby
OPINION: The Blues wanted to keep Tele’a for four more years despite his age.

Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.

Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty
OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.

Opinion: Big calls and notable omissions in World Cup squad race
Forty-nine players are competing for spots in the Black Ferns World Cup squad.

'Raw and unfiltered:' Jenny-May Clarkson's emotional life story
TVNZ's Jenny-May Clarkson admits to suffering from self-doubt in her book Full Circle.

'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricket
ANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.

'More of a global game': Former All Black backs Barrett, Ioane’s Leinster stints
'To be precious about it and try keep every player in, it’s not going to work.'

'We were the lucky ones': Couple celebrates 73 years married
Ken and Noeline Murray met in 1947 and have been attached at the hip ever since.

Gregor Paul: Why Ioane's Ireland stint isn't the win-win it seems
OPINION: Concerns arise over player fatigue, as Barrett faces two seasons without a break.

Shane Te Pou: More in the world that unites than divides us
OPINION: Solo travelling can spark unexpected connections.

'Special': Pompey to join Warriors' centurion club
Adam Pompey will play his 100th NRL match for the Warriors when they face the Broncos.

Blues beat Waratahs in Super Rugby Champions final
The Blues have come out on top in the inaugural transtasman final in Auckland.

Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks will miss Mark Tele’a
OPINION: The All Blacks and Blues wing will leave NZ at the end of this year for Japan.

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby player draft would boost competition
OPINION: A draft would be good for all sides and give athletes a chance to develop.

Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.

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

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.