Phil Gifford: The faint glimmer of hope for the Blues
COMMENT: Seven talking points from the weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
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The Highlanders have pulled off a dramatic second-half comeback to stun the Chiefs.
Live: Highlanders stun Chiefs with incredible comeback
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Have your say: Rate the star performers in Highlanders' stunner
Super Rugby Aotearoa is in full swing - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.
Liam Napier: Breaking down NZR's bold leap of faith
COMMENT: Should new venture spectacularly fail all levels of the NZ game would go broke.
Christchurch thriller: 'One of the great First XV games of all time'
One of the most anticipated fixtures on New Zealand's schoolboy rugby calendar delivered.
'Madness': Aussie rugby boss hits out at 'Auckland Pasifika team'
A professional Pasifika team has become the new battleground between NZ and Aus rugby.
Chris Rattue: What we learned from Barrett getting steamrolled
Comment: Sadly, Beauden Barrett simply isn't the genius of old, and last night showed why.
Skinned for pace: Beauden Barrett's moment to forget
Barrett couldn't stay out of the action in his first game in Wellington since leaving.
'Bittersweet': Ian Foster on realities of NZ rugby's new frontier
ABs coach reveals possibility of unofficial test as new-look competition takes shape.
Hurricanes burn Blues in Super Rugby thriller
A Barrett had to decide this match. On this occasion, Jordie took the spoils.
Live Super Rugby Aotearoa: Hurricanes v Blues
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Nowhere to play? South Africa react to NZ Rugby snub
The move would leave South African sides without a competition to play in for 2021.
Cup-winning Black Fern pleads guilty to drink driving
The player can now been named after a name suppression order was lifted.
Watch: Fatialofa takes another miraculous step on recovery journey
The latest inspiring video update from his wife Tatiana shows just how far he has come.
Brotherly rivalry: All Black stars face off for first time
The long-awaited Super Rugby battle between brothers Beauden and Jordie is finally here.
Patrick McKendry: Why Beauden Barrett's critics are missing the point
COMMENT: Those calling for Barrett to move to first-five are missing the point.
NZR ditch Sanzaar: Australia and South Africa respond
Aussies asked to 'express interest' in new Kiwi comp. Fair to say they weren't thrilled.
Warren Gatland's ruthless response to son's Super Rugby axing
Chiefs coach 'wasn't the happiest' after Bryn clinched dramatic opener for Highlanders.
Gregor Paul: Brave move finally busts Australian rugby myth
COMMENT: Why NZ Rugby has made the right call by ditching Sanzaar.
NZ Rugby to ditch Sanzaar, reveals bold plan for new Super Rugby competition
Plan includes an 8-to-10 team competition - including a Pasifika team based in Auckland.
Bleeding blue and black: Inside high school rugby's fiercest rivalry
Unpacking 118 years of blood, sweat and banter from one of NZ's fiercest rugby rivalries.
First XV rugby: The 'strict' Auckland school challenging traditional ideas
Profile: St Peter's First XV coach is trying to use the past to inspire the future.
Club rugby: Footy mates lock horns
Ngamatapouri will attempt to take the Grand Challenge Shield from Kaierau on Saturday.
Holiday rugby fun
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Metro teams have lessons to learn
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All games in NZ? Kiwi boss reveals how Rugby Championship will work
NZ Rugby confirms plans to host Rugby Championship - and details how it could work.
The jersey, the school fancy dress and three generations of All Blacks
Phil Gifford: A small but unique collecting of NZ rugby memorabilia has found a new home.
The Blues' big question after cruel Dan Carter twist
Liam Napier: Much of the focus was on All Blacks star at critical season juncture.
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Christopher Reive: The most exciting All Blacks prospect since Beauden Barrett
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'Seeking Govt approval': Rugby Championship's Kiwi-only plan revealed
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