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Phil Gifford: Dynamic Cane continuing to answer critics

Phil Gifford present four Super Rugby talking points as players make World Cup statements.

Unbeaten Chiefs muscle up to take down Hurricanes

A defensively dominant Chiefs have charged back to the top of the Super Rugby standings.

Phil Gifford: Five big talking points from the weekend’s Super Rugby

OPINION: Phil Gifford lists five talking points from the weekend’s rugby.

Blues bounce back with big win over Rebels

The Blues displayed the importance of execution in their nine-try win over the Rebels.

‘Because I’m a Māori’: Buck Shelford on his axing from the ABs and what’s wrong with the haka

All Blacks great 'Buck' Shelford was dumped and forgotten by the NZ Rugby Union.

Waipu premier coach determined to reverse poor form

Winless Waipū lose to Kerikeri at Maungakaramea.

The five big talking points from the weekend's rugby

Phil Gifford lists five talking points, including an unlikely recipient for gratitude.

Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale make winning start with new coach, birthday boy scores three

A full wrap-up of round two of the Hawke's Bay premier club rugby competition.

Taniwha loose forward called up for Moana Pasifika

Waipū premier rugby skipper Jonah Mau'u has been selected for Moana Pasifika.

Rugby: All square in love and war at Te Wero

600-strong crowd sees an act of cyclone-fuelled history as Māhia score last-minute try.

NZ Rugby beware: The big threat that could decimate the Black Ferns Sevens

Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith analyses the latest from the world of rugby.

Report: NZ sevens star set to make code switch

Black Ferns Sevens star Niall Guthrie is set to switch codes and move across the Tasman.

Q&A: Who’ll get the All Blacks coaching gig - and did Foster get a fair shake?

After another drama-filled week for the ABs, Liam Napier answers your questions.

Phil Gifford: The valuable lesson the Blues must learn

Phil Gifford presents six talking points from the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

'I want to stay there': ABs candidate signals second-five intentions

David Havili has been clear about where he wants to play for the Crusaders.

Gregor Paul: Savea’s gesture about determination and desire

Opinion: The All Blacks players have come into Super Rugby on a mission this year.