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Ahead of his UFC return this weekend, Carlos Ulberg has tapped into his alter ego.

Why Warriors coach is optimistic of keeping Shaun Johnson

The 32-year-old is having his best campaign in years, with an all round depth to his game

Marcus Armstrong ready for IndyCar 'tank' warfare

The 22-year-old is in his first season of IndyCar.

World Cup dreams add bite to Blues-Crusaders derby

There will be plenty of key positional battles as players look to earn an All Blacks role.

'I felt shame': Mass exodus at top football club after women players 'disrespected'

The walk out comes following months of disputes between senior players and the club.

Team New Zealand's plan to develop the next generation

Josh Junior is ready to guide the next generation of Kiwi America’s Cup athletes.

'Tough, bumpy ride': Blues star eyes milestone amid uncertain All Blacks future

All Blacks blindside reflects on journey at the Blues as World Cup selection looms.

'Hard and confusing': Silver Ferns reject opens up on rise back to selection frame

Tiana Metuarau has revealed the struggles she faced after being dropped from the Ferns.

Phil Gifford: A text from Wayne Smith in response to All Black's outrage

I received an interesting text from Wayne Smith this week.

No bias: Ex-Warriors boss reveals why NRL are 'desperate' for Warriors to win

The perceived treatment of the Warriors by NRL referees has been a flashpoint this week.

Does Jason Paris have a point? 8 baffling ref calls against Warriors this season

We take a look at some of the controversial decisions the Warriors have been up against.

Gregor Paul: What rugby needs to fix ahead of the World Cup

OPINION: Wayne Smith will have struck a chord with many long-time rugby followers.

'We're not victims': Warriors coach speaks out against claims of referee bias

Webster distanced himself and the squad from the officiating furore that has blown up.

Swap the tin hat for a Warriors cap: Why fans should stop whining about refs

OPINION: There is no conspiracy to sink the Warriors.

Defamation experts: Why NRL referees could sue CEO of Warriors sponsor

Media law experts say One NZ CEO's allegations against NRL refs were “pretty serious”.

Who misses out on World Cup? Scrap for All Blacks outside backs heats up

Incumbent All Blacks wings will be increasingly anxious as the squeeze comes on.

'Wokeness gone mad': Inside day one of First XV rugby media ban

The competition's new-fangled media ban still needs a scrum reset or two.

Chris Rattue: Wayne Smith is right, rugby is unwatchable

OPINION: Smith had specific complaints over the state of rugby - I’d go much further.