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No social media and a footy ball for a teddy: The making of a league prodigy

His parents banned social media until 18 to keep him grounded and focused.

How the Mountain turned chaos into one of Bathurst's greatest finishes

ANALYSIS: At Bathurst, greatness isn't neat – it's noisy and difficult to achieve.

Inside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport

More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.

Veterans on shaky ground & young guns hoping for glory? Our picks for NZ's test line-up

OPINION: Breaking down the Black Caps' red ball playing stocks.

‘How would that look?’: Black Caps captain’s questions over Kiwi Big Bash team

Mitchell Santner believes a franchise team isn’t as straightforward as it appears.

'You're more than just a rugby player': Is rugby's professionalism hurting young Kiwi men?

Rising stars are urged to have a life outside of the sport and always have a plan B.

Ant Strachan's notebook: How ABs can turn a solid 6.5 into a perfect 10

Defence regained bite as the All Blacks shut down Wallaby gains and tempo.

Alex Powell: Will Racing Bulls’ gambles cost Lawson his F1 career?

OPINION: What we learned from the Singapore Grand Prix.

Player ratings: The two All Blacks who scored nines in Bledisloe thriller

Cam Roigard shone on return, scoring a late try and steering momentum.

Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby risks brand damage as sponsor's court case drags on

OPINION: Mohed Altrad’s bribery appeal will not be heard until September 2026.

Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test

OPINION: The All Blacks bench for the first Bledisloe Cup test still lacks real impact.

Liam Napier: No excuses, it's time for the real All Blacks to stand up

OPINION: Scott Robertson's side have so far failed to deliver.

Gregor Paul: Robertson makes Luxon-esque statement with All Blacks selections

OPINION: Robertson is backing his incumbents, rather than making significant changes.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks selection shake-up – the likely changes for Bledisloe test

ANALYSIS: Codie Taylor's return is set to stabilise a lineout that faltered in Wellington.

Ant Strachan: How the Bledisloe Cup test will be won

ANALYSIS: This is no ordinary Australian side. They are coached by a master tactician.

Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby let rivals overtake the Black Ferns

ANALYSIS: The Black Ferns went 42 days without a test before the World Cup began.