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Humdinger on the way as Tech and Taradale ready for rugby showdown

Tech have won three of their last four matches against Taradale.

'A whole new ball game' as Fijian Drua prepare for Crusaders knockout

The Drua made the playoffs for the first time after just two years in the competition.

First XV player stoush: Top school fears High Court action, seeks review of principals' code

A breakthrough may be close in a possible precedent-setting case involving King's, MAGs.

Arise, Sir Smithy: 'The Professor' is honoured by the King

Why unseen moments matter most for rugby's newest Knight.

Melodie Robinson at 50: ‘I couldn’t have imagined my life now’

The sports broadcaster tells the Woman's Weekly why she’s kicking up her heels.

Taradale start trophy defence with win over Hastings

Hawke's Bay club rugby: Taradale scored six tries in their 34-20 victory.

Hākinakina Iwi Kainga: Schoolboy matches show our national game at its amateur best

Opinion: Raukura scored an early try, but the visitors were just getting started.

Sharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugby

Kerikeri turn on the screws to beat Hora Hora at home.

Magpies play numbers game in early-season rugby hit-out

New head coach Brock James gave 30 players match-time on Wednesday night.

First XV rugby wrap: The ongoing Auckland schools conundrum

Solving the riddle of how to best structure First XV in Auckland looks as tricky as ever.

Blues skipper cops three-week ban

Dalton Papali'i has been banned for three weeks after his red card against the Crusaders.

Chris Rattue: The 'poor' part of Beauden Barrett's game that's hard to understand

OPINION: The Blues' strategy, led by Barrett, looked very odd.

Club rugby wrap: Border retain shield but Ruapehu show spark

Border winger Luke Myers - on debut this season - scored a hat-trick of tries.

RIP Bruce Robertson, Hawke's Bay rugby legend

The All Blacks great was back in Hawke's Bay in 2017 to join the HBHS wall of fame.

Old Boys Marist bring up a ton in Premier rugby

Napier Old Boys Marist scored 15 tries in a near record-breaking match, winning 101-36.

New Black Fern hoping to put opponents on their knees

Layla Sae has an extra challenge to keep her going hard in top matches.