International rugby player who harmed endangered birds loses appeal
He drove a power boat at speed into a flock of endangered birds.
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Competition rules will likely leave NZ’s best unable to feature.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
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Editorial: Why pro sport needs more afternoon kickoffs
Editorial: Blues captain champions more daytime matches for rugby's future.
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
The former captain will retire from test rugby after 2024.
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Liam Napier: What Cane's retirement means for All Blacks captaincy equation
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'Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024
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Sam Cane announces All Blacks retirement at end of 2024
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Gregor Paul: The symbolic rise of Hoskins Sotutu
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Phil Gifford: Eden Park thriller preview of final
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Ali Williams unplugged: Dyslexia, regrets and building Auckland FC
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Paul Lewis: World Rugby's law changes too timid to be good
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Taradale unbeaten victors in Nash Cup thrashing
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Highlanders outclass Crusaders to snap three-year duck
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Highlanders get the better of Crusaders
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Late drama as Blues v Hurricanes delivers classic
The Blues leapfrogged the Hurricanes after a top-of-the-table classic at Eden Park.
Blues hang on to edge Hurricanes
The Blues hosted the Hurricanes in a top-of-the-table clash.
Black Ferns score 57 in first test of 2024
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The story of a women's rugby shield few know about
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