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Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Tui take the Sunday double with thrilling wins

The Hawke's Bay Magpies go top of the NPC as the Tui reach the semis for first time.

Watch: Eddie Jones' blow-up for the ages - 'give yourselves uppercuts'

The Wallabies coach labelled the press conference the worst he's ever had.

How women's rugby has become unrecognisable in six short years

OPINION: Alice Soper says the goalposts have shifted, and so have the standards.

'First try wins': Thrilling Auckland schoolboy semifinal decided by technicality

A wrap of all the biggest talking points in Auckland schoolboy rugby.

Thames Valley edge Whanganui in season-opening thriller

Last season's beaten semifinalists got revenge on Whanganui.

Rugby: Development side give good showing against talented Hurricanes Under-20s

There were some familiar faces in the Hurricanes side.

Rating the Rugby World Cup chances of European big guns

OPINION: Phil Gifford on France and England's tight wins over Scotland and Wales.

Accused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa named

The man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.

North Harbour Rugby pushing for smaller stadium if current one is bulldozed

The land North Harbour sits on is worth about $100 million.

Tight Five: Don't rule out ABs throwing World Cup curveball

OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.

One shot for fringe ABs as World Cup squad looms large

Opportunity knocks for fringe All Blacks with the World Cup squad reveal looming.

Whanganui rugby: Women’s rep side ready for shot at history

Whanganui has a shot at winning the inaugural Heartland representative trophy.

'A load of rubbish': Jones jumps to Wallabies rookie's defence amid selection questions

Eddie Jones has again found himself having to defend the selection of the young playmaker.

Napier Boys' High seek revenge in Hamilton

It's first XVs and representative rugby galore this weekend.

'Where international rugby is going': Read tips young talent to star in ABs' World Cup campaign

The former All Blacks captain has highlighted three potential game-changing talents.

Revealed: Stevenson in line for debut as ABs expected to ring changes

The Chiefs fullback's expected to make his much-anticipated debut on the wing in Dunedin.