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Havelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a row

Havelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.

Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā

Picking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.

Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides

It is high stakes for the final robin round of the WRFU Senior competition.

Sevu Reece rejects reported overseas offer to stay with All Blacks, Crusaders

The 27-year-old was understood to have attracted interest from France.

Icons in Black: The best midfielders and first fives of the pro era

These are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.

Editorial: The loss of Carter Gordon should be Australia's wake-up call

OPINION: Fans are lamenting Gordon's NRL move as a blow to Australian rugby's status.

‘Everybody as far as I know is still alive’: Champion Pōrangahau team reunites

'In the old days in first-class rugby, ladies weren’t allowed at the after-match...'

Icons in Black: The best fullbacks and wingers of the professional era

These are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.

Gisborne club rugby: Big wins for Tapuae, YMP and Waikohu

Tapuae beat Ngātapa 50-17, while there were also big wins for YMP and Waikohu.

Wellington's oldest rugby club snaps 1085-day winless streak

'It’s the monkey off the back and people have said hopefully the shackles are off now.'

Watch: Sam Whitelock scores try with final touch in rugby

It was the perfect ending to a glittering career.

Retiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job

'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'

Gregor Paul: Lack of championship mindset spices up semifinals

OPINION: Go through their respective records and it shows something is not quite there.

Pirate out to halt Taradale's club rugby charge after stunning comeback

'Our boys showed massive resilience to overcome that and win in the dying minutes.'

Elliott Smith: The bold moves needed to rescue the NPC

ANALYSIS: Innovative solutions are needed to save the struggling competition.

Super Rugby form XV: Who is staking their claim in the All Blacks picture?

Who has put their hand up heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs?