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Throwback to the glory days: The Blues' biggest test
Tonight's season defining match between Blues and Crusaders is a throwback to glory days.

All Blacks legends seeking to make sports history
With a world-first Maori and Polynesian owned and operated professional rugby club.

The best of Herald Sport Premium: Top stories of the week
Five of the best premium sport stories published this week.

Revealed: The 'awkward' way All Blacks set to announce squad
Ian Foster lifts the lid on his first All Blacks squad - and facing a new-look Wallabies.

Hurricanes struck by injuries for Highlanders clash
The Hurricanes have made a host of changes for Sunday's match against the Highlanders.

Gregor Paul: The bold question that will shape future of rugby in NZ
Comment: A power play by New Zealand Rugby now could leave them isolated and rejected.

First XV rugby: The 'little' Auckland school with big hopes
First XV rugby is back and this week we profile Dilworth School in Auckland.

Kiwi coach to NZ Rugby: 'Ditch Aussies at your peril'
NZR boss rubbishes claims of split board, says Sanzaar still 'critical strategic partner'.

Rugby: Marist face off against Taihape in emotion charged encounter
Marist will play for teammate Josaia Bogileka who lost a child during the week.

Former All Blacks star makes shock club rugby return
New assistant coach and former All Black takes the field for Melville against Morrinsville

Crusaders star dropped for massive Blues showdown
Crusaders will face the Blues with arguably their best player of the season on the bench.

Blues' big gamble for crunch Crusaders clash
The Blues have sprung a surprise for the biggest game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Patrick McKendry: The player survey NZ Rugby should really care about
COMMENT: Attitudes seem to finally be changing - and the results could surprise.

NZ Rugby friction: Aussies 'alarmed' by latest leak over rugby's future
New Zealand Rugby is wielding its power over Australia in restructure - report.

All Blacks contender breaks leg, out for season
The Highlanders have suffered a significant injury blow in their forward pack.

'It feels like 1991': Answering NZ rugby's five burning questions
Dylan Cleaver, Chris Rattue and Liam Napier tackle questions on the health of rugby in NZ.

Super Rugby player poll reveals the 'biggest grub' in the All Blacks
New results from a poll reveal who players believe the "biggest grub" in the country is.

Double boost: Blues lock in another rising star
Standout wing Mark Telea joins Hoskins Sotutu in signing with the Blues through to 2022.

Leaked report: NZ set to ditch Super Rugby
NZ Rugby's 'Aratipu' review wants Super Rugby scrapped, according to a report.

Watch: Wallabies coach on new comp - and Barrett's big-money move
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie joins from Oz as Beauden Barrett's Japanese deal is discussed.

The rookies vying to replace Black Ferns veteran
Competition heating up for locking spot as World Cup nears.

Exclusive: Foster reveals how close ABs came to losing Barrett
Ian Foster reveals Blues star was almost lost to ABs before big-money move.

Watch: Try of the year? High school star steamrolls 9 defenders
Otago Boys High First XV star scores one of the most sensational tries you'll see.

Gregor Paul: How Crusaders can expose Blues' vulnerability
There's nothing more likely to expose vulnerability than a mid-winter visit to Chch.

'Over and above': Club steps up in support of injured Kiwi rugby star
The Worcester Warriors are determined to make sure his huge medical bills are covered.

'Massive signs of progress': Highlanders defy lowly expectations
The side is remaining positive despite a 1-2 start to the Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

Prospect watch: Five rising stars on track for the All Blacks
Christopher Reive shines a light on five players who could be on track for higher honours.

Ian Foster reveals reasons for controversial All Blacks call
Criteria for North-South clash has caused a stir but concept 'will be a one-off'.

England, All Blacks or Fiji? NZ rugby's hottest prospect reveals future plans
Blues No 8 Hoskins Sotutu signs new two-year deal through to 2022.