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New Zealand Rugby's professional game faces a knife-edged future as challenges mount up.

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Hawks are expected to hang hat on every pillar of NBL

Hawks coach Daniel Nelson hopes to use his extensive network to highlight player pathways.

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It will take something special to stop the Crusaders and Chiefs this season.

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Crusaders, Chiefs and a few breakout candidates highlight the first team of the week.

Phil Gifford: All Black's second act? Seven talking points from Super Rugby

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Chris Rattue: Blues' horror opening requires Barrett SOS

Chris Rattue: This is an SOS to Beauden Barrett.

Kiwi sailors going for gold at Laser world championships

Five Kiwis returning to Melbourne to contest the Laser world championships.

The Blind Grappler: A story of success against the odds

Clinton Terry is a 10-time national and three-time Oceania champion. He is also blind.

Kiwi pair get spots in Piha Pro series

The first male entries into the Piha Pro have gone to two local surfers.

Gregor Paul: The difficult All Blacks question confronting Ian Foster

COMMENT: One weekend into Super Rugby and already a difficult question has arisen.

Paul Lewis: The clever ploy Gatland used to beat Blues

It won't just be results that will attract attention around the Chiefs and Warren Gatland.

Napier: The six big questions ahead of the Six Nations

Who is the dark horse, who will win the Six Nations? And why was Finn Russell disciplined?