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All Blacks v Italy: When is the team named?
All you need to know as Scott Robertson’s side take on Italy.
Paul Lewis: Hard to know what to make of Robertson's first year
OPINION: Has enough been done to consider 2024 a success?
Gregor Paul: Young All Blacks playmaker set for key role against Italy
OPINION: The All Blacks need a third option at first five given its high attrition rate.
Black Ferns
Super Rugby
Ground zero: High-flying Black Caps prepare for England and Bazball
Hagley Oval has a new head groundsman ahead of the first test of the summer.
Super Rugby 2025 squads: Payton Spencer named as Blues' revealed
It's the unofficial start of the new Super Rugby season.
Sevens great Kelly Brazier returns to Chiefs Manawa for 2025 season
The serial winner returns to the Chiefs after a stint away.
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Sports news
'Had to make a decision': Why Kiwi AmCup star swapped teams for SailGP
After defending the America's Cup, teammates became SailGP rivals for Andy Maloney.
From $25k buy to $775k sale: Chad Ormsby's standout horse shines
'Amazing result' was 'just a credit to the horse, he’s an absolute weapon of an animal'.
‘Open, accepting’: Auckland Aces’ Movember efforts encouraging men’s health discussions
The team and staff are raising funds for the charity this month.
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Wallabies thrash Wales, hand Gatland 11th straight loss
The Wallabies handed Wales an 11th straight defeat.
Gregor Paul: Narrative that's plagued 2024 returns to haunt All Blacks in Paris
OPINION: Scott Robertson's side fell to a fourth loss of the year, in familiar style.
Phil Gifford: All Blacks must be wary of chaotic French and their talisman
OPINION: Dupont is the perfect gold standard for All Blacks halfbacks.
Inside Rugby: The big stain marring All Blacks v France clash
A prominent sponsorship issue ought to cause embarrassment.