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Rugby: Blues name side to face Highlanders
The Blues have named their first starting XV for 2011 ahead of their pre-season match against the Highlanders on Saturday.
Rugby: Four players sign with Highlanders
The Highlanders have made four new signings but don't appear any closer to retaining the services of loose forward Adam Thomson.
All Blacks: Cowan still has point to prove
Jimmy Cowan feels he has something to prove but the All Blacks rugby coaches were never in doubt about their No 1 halfback.
Rugby: NZ teams lack the basics
Beaten in rugby's most basic skills, it is little wonder New Zealand teams endured their worst Super 14 season on record.
Rugby: Players rush for Super 15 teams
New contract system means many leading NZ super rugby players will move to new franchises.
Rugby: Cold, hard season not over yet
The Highlanders may have won on Friday night but they are still in a bad place on and off the field, writes Gregor Paul.
<i>Inga Tuigamala:</i> Can we justify the Highlanders?
NZ does not have sufficient talent to warrant five truly competitive Super 14 teams, writes Inga Tuigamala.