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Changes as Magpies plot beating Auckland on the rebound
Hawke's Bay have rung the changes from the side that stalled on a frightful Friday.

Hawke's Bay Tui pull a stunner out of the hat, beating Auckland at Eden Park
Hawke's Bay needed something uplifting and it came in New Zealand's biggest stadium.

Eden Park rugby fans alarmed after child seen with ‘realistic’ toy gun
A fan said Aucklanders were on edge after a series of violent incidents in the city.

Waikato vs Auckland: Stan Thomas Memorial trophy clash in Bunnings NPC
Two potential debuts as Waikato as aim to continue their strong defence of the trophy.

Opinion: My brother's in the All Blacks – the daily abuse players cop makes me furious
OPINION: NZ needs a culture of encouragement and respect, not relentless criticism.

Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.

Akira Ioane's Blues farewell in doubt, under injury cloud for semifinal
An injury cloud hovers over a former All Black as he prepares to farewell the Blues.

Teenage talent wars: How the NRL is poaching Kiwi schoolboys
As rugby stands off, league is swooping to win the race to secure future talent.

'Too many': NZ Rugby hints at cutting number of pro teams
NZ Rugby could be on the verge of major change as the financial reality begins to bite.

Crucial clash at Eden Park could set Blues' playoff destiny
The fullback's return boosts Blues against Hurricanes in a crucial match.

Final whistle for NPC games on television?
End of TV deal makes it harder for fans to see provincial rugby games.

Time is now for Blues to ignite rivalry with Crusaders
With everything stacked in their favour, can the Blues stop their rot?

German-born loose forward knocks back rival offers to commit to Blues
Anton Segner is a man on the move.

Best of the Blues: Selecting the best Super Rugby XV of all time
Selecting the best from the Blues.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving
'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.

How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Auckland must back Eden Park's bold new plans
OPINION: This will be an expensive exercise - but we can't afford not to do it.

'Devastating loss': Former rugby and sports radio star dies, aged 55
Los'e represented Tonga at the Rugby World Cup and later became a sports broadcaster.

Northland Taniwha end long drought with a win over big brothers
Three scintillating tries and a Herculean defensive effort enough for Northland.