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Better than Beauden? NZ's 'most talked about' player
How the talented 24-year-old went from good touch rugby player to Super Rugby standout.

Promoter doubts Parker will return as heavyweight force
Parker suffered a second-straight defeat and was knocked down for first time in career.

Numbers don't lie: The All Blacks' big gamble
Could naming four debutants in one of the most inexperienced ABs teams ever backfire?

Clash of the 10s: Can McKenzie hold off Mo'unga?
Battle between first-fives will be key to victory but could it influence Steve Hansen too?

All Blacks feared tell-all doco would reveal team secrets
The All Blacks documentary set to be released next week was hotly debated, says Hansen.

Adesanya victorious after toughest challenge
Charismatic Kiwi taken the distance in Arizona for the first time in his MMA career.

'Massive win': Blues right their wrongs
Try in final minute against Lions completes incredible comeback - one of best under Umaga.