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Kiwi Lance Leota making the most of second chance at NFL dream

Leota gave up his college career to be with his sick mum. Now, he has a second chance.

Jason Pine: Five candidates to replace Steven Taylor at the Phoenix

Taylor's departure leaves the Wellington Phoenix on the lookout for a new centre back.

Meet Margaux Hackett: The thrill-seeking Kiwi freeskier driven by legacy

The daughter of NZ icon A.J. Hackett is hoping to write her own story at the Olympics.

Gregor Paul: 'Sound of silence' around ABs a grand marketing fail

Opinion: Strangely Sanzaar appears to have zero appetite to promote the match.

'He's looking snappy and sharp': All Blacks' selection headache

All Blacks ponder several key changes for Saturday's rematch against the Springboks.

Patrick McKendry: The four All Blacks under big pressure

Opinion: All four were put under immense pressure against Boks and may lose spots.

Michael Burgess: Reece Walsh takes step in right direction after ugly saga

Walsh's actions were inexcusable, but what he did next was surprising and deserves credit.

'Kick in the guts': All Whites coach shocked by Olympic star's Australia switch

One of NZ's standouts in Tokyo has decided to switch allegiances.

Gregor Paul: Is it cheating? The cynical ploy Boks must be forced to stop

There was in Townsville, as there has been all year, a cynical element to Boks' strategy.

Gregor Paul: The surprising Springbok tactic that nearly doomed the All Blacks

OPINION: One Springboks surprise nearly caused the All Blacks to fall apart.

Dixon out of contention but McLaughlin eyes rookie prize

Scott McLaughlin is in with a chance to win the Rookie of the Year award.

Michael Burgess: The uncomfortable truth about Israel Adesanya's rant

OPINION: It might be uncomfortable to believe, but Israel Adesanya wasn't wrong.

Dana White's challenge to Kiwi UFC star

After a rocky journey, Dan Hooker will return to the octagon this weekend.

Paul Lewis: The nasty smell behind rugby's new cash-rich tournament

The involvement of Steve Hansen and Steve Tew are fronts to what is a worrying event.

Gregor Paul: The crucial factor still unknown about this All Blacks team

Opinion: New questions will be asked of the All Blacks against South Africa.

The under-the-radar history being made in 100th All Blacks v Springboks test

It's the latest milestone in a rich, but not always pretty, history.

Long road to glory: The improbable rise of Kiwi NRL star

Unlike Stacey Jones, Shaun Johnson or Kieran Foran, there was no instant breakthrough.

Remembering Waka Nathan: The All Blacks' humble, gracious man of steel

Opinion: To meet Waka Nathan was to love him, writes Phil Gifford.