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Super Rugby sees viewership increase, but fewer watch 2024 final

Close to 2.4 million New Zealanders tuned in this season.

'That's incredible': Black Ferns great blown away by Jonah Lomu comparison

The winger has the chance in Paris to add a second straight Olympic gold medal.

Gregor Paul: How sharing secrets is undermining New Zealand Rugby

OPINION: What it means having so much hidden knowledge now in enemy hands overseas.

NZ Rugby optimistic despite $9m loss for financial year

The national union has not posted a surplus since 2021.

Hastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-maker

Rain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.

Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad

OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.

Phil Gifford's Super Rugby season-ending awards

OPINION: After the Blues' triumph, it's time to hand out some awards – and a brickbat.

Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks must name Ardie Savea as new captain

OPINION: Monday's squad naming will see Scott Robertson name his first captain.

'Little bit of a lottery': McMillan's frustration at head clash inconsistencies

He credited the referee's performance, but admitted a couple of calls left him frustrated.

Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention

The visitors got off to a fast start.

Club rugby: Rātana semifinal dream alive

How's your club looking as finals footy looms?

Beauden Barrett makes club rugby return as ABs season approaches

The All Black hadn't played for his local club team since 2010.

Napier beat Hastings by one point in hotly contested schoolboy rugby rivalry

Napier clinched the victory despite two yellow cards.

Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes

Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.

Gisborne Boys' top rugby sides lose both fixtures against Napier Boys'

Gisborne Boys' top rugby sides go down to Napier BHS.

Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?

ANALYSIS: Behind the scenes and behind expectations – the flaws in the costly strategy.