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Scott Robertson's All Blacks: How the team will look
ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson's side are sure to play a lot different to Ian Foster's.
Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby
Rugby is in crisis but these changes would go a long way to keeping its appeal.
All Blacks' clash with Italy: Should we fear the Azzurri?
A lot is riding on the match in Lyon this weekend. Should New Zealand fans be worried?
Malakai Fekitoa's big week: Engaged, a new baby and back in the RWC
In the same week as welcoming his second child Fekitoa was called up by Tonga for the RWC.
'A real coup': Star Kiwi coach returning to Super Rugby
The highly regarded coach is returning to New Zealand next year in a newly-created role.
Radical changes: Highlanders reveal departure of 16 players
The Highlanders have made big changes to their squad for the 2024 season.
Giving back: Marc Ellis a new owner of Highlanders
Ellis is excited to be reconnecting with rugby in the South.
Phil Gifford: How niggly Coles sets an old-school example
Phil Gifford presents five talking points from the final round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Unconvincing Blues book home quarter-final
The Blues largely dominated the Highlanders to crystallise one end of the playoff picture.
Super Rugby recap: Blues v Highlanders
All the Super Rugby action between the Blues and the Highlanders.
'All I wanted was that win': Highlanders give Aaron Smith frantic fairytale
Aaron Smith has played his last game as a Highlander in Dunedin.
Highlanders earn dramatic win on emotional night
As Aaron Smith shook hands with teammates following the victory, tears filled his eyes.
'Thinking of my dad': Aaron Smith opens up on emotional Highlanders farewell
Smith will have his late father in mind when he plays for the last time in Dunedin.
Phil Gifford: The ‘happy tweak’ in Beauden Barrett storyline
Phil Gifford lists six talking points from the latest Super Pacific Rugby round.
Perfect 10: Chiefs juggernaut rolls through Highlanders
The Chiefs have proven during their streak they can win a game by any means.
Super Rugby recap: Highlanders v Chiefs
All the Super Rugby action between the Highlanders and the Chiefs.
Late heartbreak for Highlanders as Waratahs win in final minute
A promising comeback turned into late heartbreak for the Highlanders.
Dreadful defeat: Highlanders lose to Aussie strugglers
The Highlanders dug themselves a hole they couldn’t get out of.
'A revelation': Star sends message to ABs selectors in Highlanders clash
The irrepressible halfback underlined his ever-mounting All Blacks credentials.
Familiar flaw: Moana Pasifika collapse again in heavy defeat
Once again, Moana Pasifika started well before falling apart late.
Three from three: Chiefs stay perfect with comfortable win
Three from three for the Chiefs.
'A question for the ABs': The uncapped Super Rugby star on Foster's radar
New Zealand Rugby’s All Blacks rest policy has taken a bizarre twist.
Ranked: NZ's top 100 Super Rugby players
In an exercise that involved many late nights, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.
Evolution is coming: The Highlanders' under-the-radar overhaul for 2023 season
New coach Clarke Dermody is reviving traditional southern man virtues at the Highlanders.
Highlanders announce new head coach
The Highlanders have announced the first Southlander to be head coach of the team.
What is the Silver Lake deal?
New Zealand Rugby is expected to sign off on a $200 million dollar partnership with American investment firm Silver Lake next week - so what is it and what will it mean for NZ rugby? Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Chris Rattue: Why it's time for Beauden Barrett to retire
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers of the past week of sport.
Highlanders boss reveals massive Covid-19 financial cost
Roger Clark outlines how dire the financial situation has become at the franchise.
Blues overcome Barrett blow to hold off Highlanders
The Blues have proven they are up to the challenge.
Barrett's back: Good and bad news for Blues as RTS injury revealed
Beauden Barrett starts but Harry Plummer is out for the year and RTS remains sidelined.
Hurricanes front up to muscle past Highlanders
Setting the match up through their pack, the Hurricanes came out deserved winners.
Jordan's brilliance lifts Crusaders past Highlanders
Holding a one-point lead over the Highlanders, Will Jordan delivered the knockout blow.