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Exclusive: Beauden Barrett's retirement concerns during concussion battle

Barrett's symptoms led him to fear the worst – that his career could be cut short.

Alice Soper: A plea to NZ Rugby after All Blacks' painful tweet

OPINION: The tweet was painful to all of us who have experienced partner violence.

Exclusive: Dean Barker on why he'll miss next America's Cup

Barker opens up on the potential end of his Cup career - and has a dig at Team NZ's rules.

Barrett's back: Good and bad news for Blues as RTS injury revealed

Beauden Barrett starts but Harry Plummer is out for the year and RTS remains sidelined.

All Whites' World Cup qualifying squad: Why Wood, big names will miss games

Thirty players were named but only 11 will be in camp for the duration of the tournament.

Liam Napier: Why I have no faith in the Warriors - and coach Nathan Brown

OPINION: This is not the Warriors' year. The more pertinent question is will it ever be?

Ranked: The best Crusaders coaches of all time

OPINION: The Crusaders have had some of the best coaches to ever put on a tracksuit.

Warriors take gamble for season opener

It's a big assignment for the 22-year-old, given the importance of the position.

New engineer, boss and teammate for van Gisbergen's title defence

Shane van Gisbergen gets the defence of his 2021 title off the line this weekend in Sydney

Paul Lewis: The soap opera life of Shane Warne - cricket's best-ever bowler

OPINION: If you think about it, his death at 52 fits the script of his extraordinary life.

'I want the ball': The unlikely heroine that broke White Ferns hearts

An unlikely source handed the West Indies an incredible victory over the White Ferns.

Phil Gifford: A conversation with Sir Steve Hansen

Opinion: Phil Gifford talks to Steve Hansen about the importance of selection in rugby.

Junior Fa eyes knockout win in comeback fight

Junior Fa eyes knockout win in comeback fight against Lucas Browne on world title card.

Gregor Paul: The big problem with the All Blacks' 'review'

Opinion: The public need to be able to trust the process if they are to trust the outcome.

Elliott Smith: Don't judge Moana Pasifika on tonight's debut

Opinion: Elliott Smith highlights the key talking points from the world of rugby.

Kiwi tennis star keen to make mark on Davis Cup side

The former world No 31 will lead New Zealand for the first time against Uruguay.