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Tight Five: Don't rule out ABs throwing World Cup curveball

OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.

One shot for fringe ABs as World Cup squad looms large

Opportunity knocks for fringe All Blacks with the World Cup squad reveal looming.

Whanganui rugby: Women’s rep side ready for shot at history

Whanganui has a shot at winning the inaugural Heartland representative trophy.

Kids go free at rugby's double header in Whangārei

Double header at Semenoff Stadium in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC

'A load of rubbish': Jones jumps to Wallabies rookie's defence amid selection questions

Eddie Jones has again found himself having to defend the selection of the young playmaker.

Gregor Paul: Why experimental All Blacks side feels right

OPINION: While this All Blacks squad is risk-taking of the highest order, it feels right.

'Where international rugby is going': Read tips young talent to star in ABs' World Cup campaign

The former All Blacks captain has highlighted three potential game-changing talents.

Revealed: Stevenson in line for debut as ABs expected to ring changes

The Chiefs fullback's expected to make his much-anticipated debut on the wing in Dunedin.

Mid Northern still the kings of Northland rugby

Double celebration for Mid Northern Premier and Division 1 teams.

The making of Shannon Frizell: All Blacks' long search for a No. 6 is over - for now

A peek at why Shannon Frizell is seizing the All Blacks blindside role.

Phil Gifford: The All Blacks machine is clicking into place

Phil Gifford outlines seven talking points after the All Blacks laid down a big challenge.

The new and deadly predator: ABs timing World Cup run to perfection

Opinion: Rivals will have reevaluated how they feel about the prospect of playing the ABs.

Kamo and Mid Northern square off in Northland prems rugby final

Prems rugby final on this Saturday in Whangārei.

Warriors catch fire to crush Cronulla

This was one of the Warriors' most emphatic performances. Maybe even the best.

The need for speed: All Blacks reveal triple-threat blueprint

The All Blacks are now unlocking elements of their game previously left dormant.

Player ratings: The best and the rest from ABs v Boks

See who starred in the All Blacks' convincing win over the Springboks.