OPINION: Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita's sentiment beat salary prospects.

Taranaki, for the sixth time, gets to write a new chapter in the Ranfurly Shield story.

Taranaki's Kylem O'Donnell may have scored the try of the season.

The new-look James Slipper has packed on an extra 10kg by living Brad Thorn's mantra

Liam Napier speaks to a former Wallaby attempting to put data above mythology.

Chris Rattue: Oh to see the real Beauden Barrett again - and here's the way how.

OPINION: Let's lavish our world champions with competition, attention and sponsorship.

New Zealand Rugby still considering options as only some Black Ferns have arrived home.

The victorious Black Ferns are due home on Tuesday after a scintillating World Cup final.

Tawera Kerr-Barlow's impending departure makes search for new No9s a bigger priority.

Delighted fans welcomed the Crusaders home after their Super Rugby win in South Africa.

After six long months, Super Rugby is over - here's what we learned (Aussies look away).

Tauranga Boys' drop their final Super 8 game of the season at home to Gisborne Boys' High.

Suburbs Rugby Club has laid an official complaint after alleged attack.

Not a better time to acknowledge that a monster has been created, writes Gregor Paul.

The Chiefs' reputation has been tarnished by the stripper scandal, says Strawbridge.

Is hate too strong a word for it? No says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie, and he's dead right.

Same team and likely same tactics for semifinal clash against Chiefs in Christchurch.

Charlie Faumuina and Steven Luatua set to play their final matches for the Blues in Tokyo.

The appointment of Jerome Garces as ref for Bledisloe Cup match adds insult to injury.

All Blacks take time out to break bread ahead of the third Lions test at Eden Park.

Challenge of leading the unbeaten Crusaders comes at the right time for experienced lock.

Blues second-five showed in Chiefs draw that he is nearing his best after injury woes.

New Zealand rugby fans rejoice - Crusaders-Highlanders in Christchurch could be a classic.

Another win for Blues coach Tana Umaga as first-five Black is set to overlook Chiefs.

Pressure off for returning All Black against a Rebels team low on confidence and wins.

Matt Duffie hopes that he - and referee Jaco van Heerden - can learn from the experience.

Cleared of concussion, Piers Francis has taken a veiled swipe at the officials' decisions.

Midfielder better but Chiefs take conservative approach after concussion problems.

Foul play committee finds Duffie has served his sentence after controversial cards.