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Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale make winning start with new coach, birthday boy scores three

A full wrap-up of round two of the Hawke's Bay premier club rugby competition.

All Blacks Sevens superstar taking year off to learn te reo Māori

Joe Webber is briefly hanging up his boots to chase another dream.

'Back to where it all began': Moana Pasifika is going home

The team currently has 14 Manu Samoa representatives in the squad.

Rugby's streaming wars: Spark Sport's rise and fall

The rise and fall of Spark Sport was not as straightforward as it may have appeared.

'Plenty to work on': Blues to face litmus test after unconvincing start

Blues prepare to welcome back a host of All Blacks for the unbeaten Chiefs this week.

OBM and Moerewa slug it out in Northland club rugby try-fest

Moerewa keep their nerve to win over OBM in Tyrepower Northland club rugby.

Opinion: Matatū's stirring win strengthens roar of women's game

Phil Gifford presents six talking points from the weekend's rugby action.

Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Tech click on opening day

Napier Tech Old Boys lost just one match last year. They started with 10 tries.

Kaikohe teen lands rugby contract in Melbourne

Kaikohe teenager signs with Melbourne Rebels W.

Respect the ref rugby campaign gets underway

Northland Rugby Union starts campaign to end side line abuse of referees.

Perth comp chance to talk rugby tournament hosting

Napier bid possible for rugby tournament worth multi-millions to economy.

Former Black Fern joins NZR as Head of Women’s High Performance

'We have a huge opportunity to grow', Hannah Porter says.

Tiaan Falcon slots winner in golden-point victory over Bay of Plenty

Hawke's Bay retained the Shield thanks to some clutch kicking.

Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit

The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.

Spark shocker: Streaming service slammed, Winston Peters steps in

Politicians are fired up and customers have been offered refunds amid World Cup woes.

Liam Napier: The blitz that proves All Blacks the team to beat

COMMENT: When the All Blacks click like this no one is capable of sticking with them.