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Paul Lewis: The billionaire 'key player' in Super Rugby future

Aussie billionaire has poured $7m into grassroots rugby and has eyes on Super Rugby.

Exclusive: New Pacific Super Rugby plan takes shape

Bid from Hawai'i could be trumped by a local alternative for a Pacific Super Rugby team.

Young Kiwi continues motorsport rise

Young New Zealander Nick Cassidy's motor racing career continues to get better.

Barrett back to 10: What the move means for how the Blues will play

Beauden Barrett's first Blues game at No 10 will bring at least one significant change.

Secrets of success: The rise and rise of Kiwi Premier League hero

A journey to Turf Moor in Burnley to take stock of NZ's English Premier League hero.

Gregor Paul: The bold move that will see NZR freed from daft past

Comment: The sceptics and cynics of New Zealand Rugby will say this is just another lie.

Phil Gifford: The problem with Sam Cane hysteria

Comment: The hounds are already at Cane's door, weeks before he's started as ABs captain.

In Liverpool, a private party is packaged for the masses

Liverpool's title celebration worked perfectly on tv but felt disconnected in person.

Warriors boss: The one player I would love to sign

When asked if he could go out and sign one player, Cameron George didn't need to think.

The day a customer turned violent in Olympic hopeful's workplace - and lived to regret it

After 25 years perfecting her craft, Kiwi kata fighter was forced to use it outside dojo.

Gregor Paul: Who's really to blame for unholy Gatland mess

Comment: The winner in Gatland's four-year deal with Chiefs was Gatland and only Gatland.

Aussie boss: Why the Warriors should hire the Walker brothers

Why the Ipswich Jets chairman thinks Ben and Shane Walker are perfect for the Warriors.

Liam Napier: Key injury could force big change for Barrett

Beauden Barrett set for Blues debut at No 10, and why this season will never be repeated.

Dylan Cleaver: The problem with Sam Cane as All Blacks captain

Comment: He's intelligent, articulate and a really good player - but that's not enough.

All Blacks power rankings: A new number one

The weekend marked a stunning comeback win - and a new name at the top of our list.

Martin Devlin: Shame on bandwagon jumpers questioning Barrett

Comment: Barrett hasn't suddenly become a bad player - and shame on those who say he has.

The Tokyo Olympics will open a year from now. Maybe

New York Times: Large parts of the world haven't controlled Covid-19. That's a problem.

Phil Gifford: The faint glimmer of hope for the Blues

COMMENT: Seven talking points from the weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa.