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Paul Lewis: The key factor levelling Super Rugby playing field
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has revived the old element of fatigue.

‘Very little bearing on what happens later’: Chiefs taking flying start in stride
'What happens in round one and two has very little bearing on what happens later on'

Researchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insights
CTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.

The surprising injury count ahead of round one of the Super Rugby season
'The great thing about injuries is that it opens the door for somebody else.'

Ranked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.

Sports Insider: Memo NZR – This is what happens when you ‘dance with the devil’
'Dancing with the devil is easy; it's stepping away that's hard.'

Barrett still 'learning' his role with Vern Cotter's Blues
The veteran playmaker admits he has had some catching up to do now back with the Blues.

Six Nations: Last-minute try lifts England over France
In a back-and-forth contest, England came out on top.

Italy topple Wales to open Six Nations account
Italy rode a fast start to their first win of the campaign.

Gatland reveals personal tragedies and wife's advice to quit rugby
Gatland revealed at one point his wife suggested he walk away from rugby.

‘He was just Jonah’: New unseen footage sheds light on Lomu’s legacy
'I live in London, and over here they still talk about Jonah as if he’s still playing'.

TV rights upheaval: Sky in line for critical All Blacks deal and then a possible takeover
NZ rugby TV rights are now open to negotiation for global streamers: What are fans in for?

Alex Powell: Why Robertson can't get the best out of Damian McKenzie
OPINION: In systems built on order, the All Blacks’ first five thrives on chaos.

Paul Lewis: The issues World Rugby must fix to save sevens from financial oblivion
OPINION: Spiralling costs have left rugby's shortest format in dire financial territory.

Sevens facing fraught future as World Series suffers multi-million dollar losses
Something must change to stop the Sevens World Series suffering massive financial losses.

Chris Rattue: Who was the top Kiwi sportsperson of 2024?
OPINION: Why 2024 was a standout year for Kiwi sports ... and drama for some.

'Process has been challenging': Female NZ Rugby board member rejected by provincial unions
Eight of the nine new board members were voted through but one is rejected.

Number crunch: How NZ Rugby board has struggled with maths on Silver Lake
Private equity deal proved challenging for NZ Rugby board.

Sports Insider: David Kirk's strategic move into rugby's leadership spotlight
OPINION: The former All Blacks captain is a beacon of hope for rugby in this country.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks' messy win over Italy raises questions for coaches
OPINION: All Blacks win 29-11 in Turin but grapple with errors, lacking cohesion and flow.

All Blacks' flat finale: Victory marred by underwhelming performance
All Blacks close season with win, but performance raises questions about future.