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Exclusive: Sky signs mega rugby rights deal, but TV commentators left at home

The blockbuster deal comes on the heels of major cost-cutting within the company.

'There's still work to do': Fitness the focus for excluded Ferns

Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua isn't about to relax her notoriously strict standards.

Liam Napier: 'Tasteless, classless' NRL champs deserve praise

OPINION: I'd take them over walking, talking robot versions of players any day of the week

How Black Ferns are dealing with pressure of home World Cup

The Black Ferns begin their World Cup defence this weekend.

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Michael Burgess: Dropping Shaun Johnson a big gamble for Kiwis

Opinion: It wasn't long ago that a Kiwis side without Johnson in the mix was unfathomable.

This is what life after the NBA looks like

New York Times: Life is good for some, but others have struggled to find their identity.

All Blacks in review: Reasons for hope and causes for concern

At the mid-point of the season, Liam Napier assesses how the All Blacks have performed.

Auckland's newest high-end golf course: Pizza as you putt

One of the most anticipated golf courses in the world opened north of Auckland this week.

Kiwi reveals realities of pro baseball after MLB release

Ben Thompson is playing for New Zealand this weekend in World Baseball Classic qualifiers.

Coaching stint big boost as All Blacks star nears return from injury

Anton Lienert-Brown has been recovering after shoulder surgery in April.

Kiwi star joins exclusive club as NRL grand final awaits

The Kiwi international will be a marked man, as one of the sport's premier front rowers.

Phil Gifford: Public apology to Quinn Tupaea would go a long way

Opinion: The reputation of rugby would be improved if Swain apologised, writes Gifford.

Exclusive: Leaked letters reveal major split between All Whites and NZ Football

'We were shot down': All Whites players reveal 'disrespectful' response in serious stoush.

Doomed to fail: Principals hit back at NZR's attempt to take-over schools rugby

NZR is making its move to take control of school's rugby, but not everyone is happy.