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![Loud, proud, colourful: The must-see stage celebration of rugby – and Tongan pride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Loud, proud, colourful: The must-see stage celebration of rugby – and Tongan pride
Red, White & Brass leaps from screen to stage. The cast explains what to expect.
![Phil Gifford: The vital areas ahead of Razor's first All Blacks test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Phil Gifford: The vital areas ahead of Razor's first All Blacks test
OPINION: Five things to watch ahead of the first All Blacks test under Scott Robertson.
![Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?
ANALYSIS: Behind the scenes and behind expectations – the flaws in the costly strategy.
![Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024
A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.
![Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
![Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media
OPINION: The former captain had to endure more criticism than most.
![Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks
OPINION: He threw himself earnestly into the role of the All Blacks captain.
!['Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
The former captain will retire from test rugby after 2024.
![The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'
She opens up over lunch about her book, the RWC singalong and kids.
![ABs coach talks after family threatened by knife-wielding man at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
ABs coach talks after family threatened by knife-wielding man at World Cup
Ian Foster says the incident didn't impact his family's time in Paris.
![Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
Sam Cane will have to wait a bit longer to play for his new club.
![Ian Foster's family threatened by knife-wielding mugger at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ian Foster's family threatened by knife-wielding mugger at World Cup
It is unknown whether an official complaint was made to the police.
![Gutted to lose him for the season: Chiefs boss on Sam Cane's Tokyo shift](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gutted to lose him for the season: Chiefs boss on Sam Cane's Tokyo shift
Chiefs skipper takes break from NZ to play in Japan.
![Opinion: It's only a game and no one died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: It's only a game and no one died
OPINION: There were so many winners at the Rugby World Cup, writes Tommy Wilson.
![Foster's parting plea on last day as coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Foster's parting plea on last day as coach
Ian Foster is calling on World Rugby to make a crucial change to the game.
!['Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss
Spectators described the final as 'intense' and 'gutting'.
!['S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Cane: 'Obviously so many s*** emotions, on a personal level and on behalf of the team.'
![Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks
After shocking the world to reach the final, the All Blacks fell short in the pinnacle.
![Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris
The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
![Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final
On the eve of their Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks and Springboks players and coaches exchange final words before history is made Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald, SNTV