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Exclusive: NZR backs 'transformational' Auckland waterfront stadium

It's a change of tack for New Zealand Rugby, who have traditionally been neutral.

Gregor Paul: The state of a divided rugby nation

Despite various meetings, the situation has been described as a stalemate.

Auckland stadium jigsaw: Behind the pitches made to council

The final four proposals each gave a pivotal 75-minute presentation on Monday.

Ardie Savea takes top honour at NZ Rugby Awards

Ardie Savea has been named the Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial player of the year.

Captain's call: The tough All Blacks decision facing Scott Robertson

New All Blacks coach likely to consider key leadership change.

The All Blacks milestones Beauden Barrett could break

Beauden Barrett could finish his test career with numerous big achievements to his name.

Alice Soper: Aupiki player data tells us who's fighting through the churn

'The statistics alone don’t tell us stories, they just suggest where we might find them.'

NZ on the brink of biggest leadership upheaval in rugby history

Provincial unions believe the current governance structure is not fit for purpose.

Phil Gifford: What the public is missing about Razor

Phil Gifford outlines four talking points as Scott Robertson takes over the All Blacks.

No trust or faith: Rugby Australia chair sensationally sacked in late-night meeting

McLennan rejected a call from six rebellious state unions to resign.

Phil Gifford: The most important rugby case of the 21st century

OPINION: What’s decided could see the reputation of rugby severely damaged.

Black Ferns given glimpse of what World Cup defence will take

Several new faces and a new-look coaching staff received a much-needed lesson.

The big whinge: Wayne Barnes is wrong, these are the world's worst rugby fans

Wayne Barnes says Kiwi fans are the worst but here's why he's wrong, Gregor Paul writes.

Why Super Rugby will always be weak

OPINION: It’s clear Australia are up against a numerical tyranny they will never conquer.

Phil Gifford: The most riveting story in Super Rugby

Opinion: Phil Gifford runs through three Super Rugby talking points ahead of next season.

Top British journo on All Blacks, TMO mess and sensitive Kiwi fans

We get an alternative perspective on the All Blacks and their supposed lost aura.

How the All Blacks enhanced their legacy despite losing final

OPINION: The All Blacks' magnanimous reaction to that bitter defeat enhances their legacy.

Officiating crisis: Are VAR and TMO ruining sport?

The VAR and TMO are increasingly dominating post-match discussions.