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Phil Gifford: Six talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

Heroes and drama from the weekend's rugby.

Departing coach thinks White Ferns are well placed to match Black Caps

White Ferns coach Bob Carter says the women's game in this country is primed to progress.

'We can't do backflips': Why Warriors won't make fulltime NZ return

The club have no plans to relocate back to Auckland before the end of this NRL season.

The road less travelled: How All Whites star took unusual route to the top

Joe Bell will be key to the All Whites' prospects of progressing in the Oceania qualifiers

Gregor Paul: The significance of two unique Super Rugby rookies

OPINION: NZ appears to be cultivating secret new markets from which it is luring players.

Paul Lewis: In defence of 'arrogant' New Zealand rugby fans

Opinion: Since when does not knowing who's in the French team make NZ fans arrogant?

No complacency: All Whites brace for World Cup qualifying climax

A decade on from Honiara, there is less possibility of a shock result in the coming days.

Young Mystics embrace tricky balancing act of netball and uni

Playing netball in the ANZ Premiership is only a piece of the puzzle for Nweke and Earle.

UFC back in NZ? Kiwi star's grand plan ahead of 'title eliminator'

Kai Kara-France will face the biggest test of his UFC career in Ohio this weekend.

'Real quality': Young All Whites striker steals show on starting debut

St Mirren striker Alex Greive was the standout, in his first international start.

Off The Posts: Rugby's latest social media face palm

OPINION: The big news from the extremely online world of sport.

Gregor Paul: Why the world has disdain for Kiwi rugby fans

Opinion: Kiwi fans may travel to France as the tournament's least favourite supporters.

Top coach reveals what McGregor, Adesanya have in common

John Kavanagh's road into MMA was a familiar one, and now he's sharing his knowledge.

Elliott Smith: What Northern Hemisphere fans don't understand about NZ rugby

Elliott Smith analyses the latest from the world of rugby.

Three games in eight days: Blues' plan to belatedly ignite season

Opportunity knocks to make up lost ground for the Blues.

Life after rugby: Kieran Read on dad-life, head knocks and leadership

It's been a year since Kieran Read retired from rugby, and life looks very different.

Coach's son to Blues rising star: Plumtree's unconventional journey to Super Rugby

Blues beginning to benefit after pinching Wellington flanker from the Hurricanes region.

Warriors coach predicts better results after homecoming news

While the squad have more immediate priorities, Wednesday's news was a major fillip.