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Iwi hits out at artist for use of haka lyrics

Any publication of the haka for commercial purposes must acknowledge the composer.

Owen Franks: 'Your time in the jersey isn't owed'

Selector wants Franks to stay fit, saying a few props were injured at the last World Cup.

How Luke Jacobson became the next ABs bolter

'I didn't back myself but I didn't write myself off either.'

Gregor Paul: No country for slow men - why the selectors picked these 31 men

COMMENT: There has been no compromise in leaving out Franks in the coaches' minds.

'One of the great All Blacks': Hansen on 'tough' World Cup calls

It's about balance and Owen Franks' tighthead rival finally overtook him in win over Aus.

'Rolled the dice': Hansen's big World Cup gamble

Steve Hansen has admitted he and his fellow selectors have taken a huge gamble.

Dylan Cleaver: The All Blacks' perfect man for times of tough hardness

COMMENT: Tradition dictates that the chairman of comfort steals Hansen's moment of glory.

Unlucky four: The biggest losers from All Blacks' World Cup squad

Breaking down the unlucky exclusions from the All Blacks' World Cup squad.

Gregor Paul: What to do with Sonny Bill Williams

COMMENT: There are compelling arguments that SBW should be on the plane to Japan.

Investigation launched after high school brawl

The incident took place at a high school rugby match between two Auckland schools.

Schoolboy barn burner: King's College take down St Kents in 1A final

All the 1st XV action in the Auckland 1A final between King's College and St Kents.

Mitre 10 Cup: The pressure's all on Auckland for Bay clash

Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Auckland in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup.

McKendry: The unsung All Black who could take World Cup by storm

Chiefs player was one of the best in black during recent Aussie rout - a high bar indeed.

Jersey on the line? ABs get final chance to stake World Cup claim

A number of All Blacks will stake their claim to a World Cup spot this weekend.

Revealed: The Super Rugby stars who will chase Olympic gold

The All Blacks Sevens' quest for Olympic gold next year has been given a major boost.

D-Day dilemmas: Hansen's three big calls ahead of World Cup team naming

World Cup squad D-Day is approaching for Steve Hansen and the All Blacks selectors.