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Kris Shannon: Why sport should take some blame for Russia

OPINION: Putin was treated like a good global citizen and welcomed to the sporting party.

Liam Napier: The Crusaders' vulnerabilities exposed by Moana Pasifika

OPINION: The next month will provide a true gauge of the Crusaders' credentials.

Sport's winners and losers: Why Super Rugby is better without South Africa

Cameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.

Phil Gifford: Six talking points from Super Rugby Pacific

Moana Pasifika have already added to the competition and given new stars a chance to shine

Answering the call: The bizarre story behind Hurricane's debut

On the morning of the match, Hurricanes hooker Raymond Tuputupu wasn't even with the team.

Gregor Paul: The two All Blacks candidates to become the next 'mythical beast'

Opinion: The ABs need to have a bit more heft in their arsenal when they go to France.

Tuivasa-Sheck suffers injury blow during Blues escape

The Blues look set to lose the star recruit after he failed to return for the second half.

Chris Cairns: My most cherished Shane Warne memory

Chris Cairns reveals the three things that made Shane Warne great.

'We're a dangerous team': Kerr ready to lead White Ferns' charge

This home World Cup is shaping as a breakout tournament for all-round star Amelia Kerr.

'Forced into it': All Blacks star's surprise positional change

Necessity has again created an opportunity for Tupou Vaa'i with the Chiefs.

Why NZR backed All Blacks coaches after 'rigorous and robust' review

NZ Rugby have thrown their support behind Ian Foster's coaching regime.

'We don't take chances': Blues welcome Beaudy back from concerning concussion

ABs playmaker returns from concerning concussion as the Blues make two other tweaks.

Kris Shannon: Five reasons the White Ferns will win the World Cup

Kris Shannon gives five reasons the White Ferns will win the World Cup.

Ranked: The best (and worst) Blues coaches of all time

Pat McKendry ranks the 10 Blues coaches from the start of the competition in 1996.

'Atrocious': Russian-born Kiwi tennis star reveals Ukrainian wife's family angst

This week's Davis Cup tie is far from the forefront of Artem Sitak's mind.

Could Ukraine crisis impact America's Cup host?

Spain bid ruled out ahead of venue deadline day.