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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.

Why Caleb Clarke isn’t in Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific

A week out from the start of the season, Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific has finally arrived.

Letters: Wealth and the 'hard work' myth

OPINION: 'To a very large extent, wealth in New Zealand comes from government decisions.'

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'.

All Blacks' flat finale: Victory marred by underwhelming performance

All Blacks close season with win, but performance raises questions about future.

Gregor Paul: Why Beauden Barrett got the nod over Damian McKenzie

OPINION: A high-impact punch in the closing stages appears crucial in selection.

ICC boss and former All Blacks captain contest NZ Rugby board

Global cricket boss and Taine Randell are among the new NZ Rugby board applicants.

Alice Soper: Why grassroots rugby is losing female coaches

OPINION: With the Ako Wāhine programme repurposed, where will our women grow?

All Blacks do it the hard way to complete 2024 sweep of England

Scott Robertson's men secured their third successive victory over England.

Tight Five: Succession plan for Sam Cane is a fallacy in 2024

OPINION: You can't win tests in 2025 now, but you can lose 2024 matches.

From pain to passion: Tim Stimpson designs rugby cap to help sport survive

The former Lions fullback is pushing to make rugby safer with the Hedkayse headguard.

Why evolution could define All Blacks and England trilogy test

A third test evokes familiarity but the All Blacks and England are different from July.