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Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.
'Dream come true': Blues up-and-comer signs for Hawke's Bay Magpies
The Magpies have been given a significant boost for their upcoming 2025 NPC campaign.
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.
Former All Black hails 'game-changing' brain test
'It will offer a lot of peace of mind, which is something that’s desperately needed'
'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return
'I definitely thought for a second, like, man, is that it for my career?'
France over All Blacks? Rugby prospect signs with Toulon, snubs NZ interest
He played for France in last year's under-20’s Six Nations.
Club rugby to Welsh international in six months – the rise of the unwanted Crusader
The young star went overseas seeking higher honours.
Big three set for Napier NPC games in 2025
Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!
The 'unexpected' review pushing to merge New Zealand's rugby powerhouses
The mergers aim to reduce duplication and lower costs for the teams involved.
Fizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiums
Dental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.
Prop to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' books
Writing heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.
‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
Council claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.
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.
Phil Gifford: Where does rugby go from here? The hits and misses of 2024
OPINION: What worked, what didn't, and what we have learned this year.
NPC Awards: Fakatava's second chance despite injury
The Magpies half was the NPC's player of the year in 2021. He's in line again in 2024.
Sports Insider: Is top talent gun-shy of standing for NZ Rugby's board?
OPINION: The national game has a chance to get fresh thinking at the top.
Sir Wayne Smith: How the All Blacks can rule the world through attacking rugby
Sir Wayne Smith doubles down to further explain why attacking rugby can rule the world.
Into the back-up squad: Flanders gets ABs XV chance
Devan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.
Phil Gifford: Did McKenzie do enough against Japan to win back 10 jersey?
OPINION: The focus will again be on who steers the All Blacks in the next test.
Sports star's brain damage fix that NZ Rugby won’t allow to be made public
A letter from NZR tells a star ex-player he can't speak on any brain injury solutions.
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
Wellington edge Bay of Plenty in extra-time thriller
Wellington emerged from a knife-edge contest to be crowned champions.
Wellington claim victory in extra-time of NPC final
Wellington kicked a penalty in extra-time to win the final.
'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
BOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final
Inside Rugby: Soul at risk as ABs chase yen while NPC faces funding cuts
OPINION: NZ Rugby’s commercial focus risks the sport’s grassroots and provincial future.
Sports Insider: Time to draw a line under Silver Lake shambles
OPINION: 'I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.'