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Uncertainty looms as New Zealand's rugby unions resist governance change.
Hawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of town
The home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.
Tight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Gregor Paul: Rejecting bids to join Rugby Championship is nonsensical
OPINION: Rugby needs to clean out its old-boy executive class of decision-makers.
Deadline looms for Auckland stadium
The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.
Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
'In a perfect world you wouldn't play them': Cron on coaching against ABs
Once dubbed a national treasure, Mike Cron is plotting to coach against the All Blacks.
Another Kiwi set to join Wallabies coaching staff
The Australians have made another significant appointment.
Tight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tactics
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
NZ Rugby boss reveals his hopes for big changes to global game
The 20-minute red card is set for a vote but reducing tackle heights remains polarising.
Tight Five: Anonymous Aumua needs to lift his game
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.
Hansen questions World Rugby's 'wishy-washy' improvement suggestions
'It’s one thing putting things in place and another thing delivering them.'
Gregor Paul: New Zealand should be brave and ditch Rugby Championship
Opinion: New Zealand should build its own touring schedule each year.
All Blacks & Springboks set to resurrect iconic tours
Discussions advance for the All Blacks and Springboks to stage reciprocal tours.
Gregor Paul: Addressing declining audiences with alcohol-free zones
OPINION: It would be mad for New Zealand not to see merit in this concept.
Gregor Paul: Why Beauden Barrett's story is nowhere near written
OPINION: It may be some time yet before Barrett commits his last act in test rugby.
Exclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain disease
A world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.
McLean Park woes hit Hurricanes’ hopes for rugby in Napier
The hallowed turf has been Hawke's Bay's major sportsground for about 110 years.
Pain game: New Zealand Rugby hit by further defections
It's not just players who are dropping out of playing rugby, medicos are too.
All Blacks' season reviewed: Two points from greatness
So close yet so far - Cameron McMillan reviews the All Blacks' 2023.
Hawke's Bay front-rower to prop-up ailing Sharks
Magpies diaspora spreads across rugby globe.
'All the plates spinning': Bryn Evans pivots from hospo to Hurricanes
Former Magpie capital-bound for coaching stint.
Gregor Paul: Aussie showing NZ Rugby the art of being confrontational
OPINION: It turns out that Australian rugby can be direct and confrontational after all.
Why Super Rugby will always be weak
OPINION: It’s clear Australia are up against a numerical tyranny they will never conquer.
The candidates to fill the All Blacks' void at No 10
The All Blacks' depth chart is in for a shake-up in 2024.
Silver Lake's gamble: Assessing the viability of NZR+ amid slow growth
Gregor Paul analysis: Inside the $10 million push to engage All Blacks fans.
Phil Gifford: Rugby has a problem - the scary thing is the world disagrees
OPINION: As long as the boardroom power remains with the UK and SA, we're screwed.
It’s time to introduce the ‘orange card’, rugby educator says
Card would specifically be for dealing with “incidental contact” in high tackles.
Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby
Rugby is in crisis but these changes would go a long way to keeping its appeal.
After the Cup: The big changes coming for All Blacks, world rugby
A new coach is coming - but will Scott Robertson have an easy time?
All Blacks v South Africa: 10 greatest tests and how the numbers stack up
The Herald lists the top 10 encounters between the two great rugby rivals.
Magpies power into NPC final, beating Wellington 25-24
Chase Tiatia hattrick helped Magpies end their 47-year chase for an NPC final.