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Phil Gifford: The new faces that could redefine the All Blacks
OPINION: Du’Plessis Kirifi’s hard work might earn him a spot in the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: Why the ABs need to be worried about ‘B-team’ France
OPINION: Les Bleus may be sending a weakened side, but shouldn't be taken lightly.

Sports Insider: The Aussie who controls the future of top Kiwi sport
OPINION: A Saudi-backed power-broker may be the key to this country's sporting fortunes.

‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports couple
The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.

Former England star considered suicide after false rape accusation made by escort
Sex worker given 20-month suspended prison sentence for stalking the rugby player.

Elliott Smith: Why women’s sevens is so much better than men’s
As the women's game soars, men's sevens is at a crossroads.

'Incredible memories': Two-time World Cup-winner retires after neck injury
Rassie Erasmus praised Kitshoff as a 'true team man' and a 'fine ambassador'.

New player enters race to challenge Sky for NZ Rugby broadcast rights
Kiwi fans could be forced to go elsewhere to watch our national game.

'Daddy, are you happy?': Inside Warren Gatland's Wales exit
Gatland felt overwhelmed by negativity, especially from ex-players.

All Blacks to face Ireland in Chicago rematch
Ireland first beat the All Blacks at Soldier Field in 2016, winning 40-29.

Leon MacDonald to land first job since leaving All Blacks
The 47-year-old left the All Blacks just five tests into Scott Robertson's reign.

Chris Rattue: Why Warriors fans should be concerned already
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Gregor Paul: NZR’s $60 million financial challenge
OPINION: NZR faces a big deficit next year due to lost sponsorships and reduced deals.

Gregor Paul: How Razor can win his battle over All Blacks eligibility
OPINION: Razor can't be made to feel that he has lost his licence to push the issue.

Sports Insider: Memo NZR – This is what happens when you ‘dance with the devil’
'Dancing with the devil is easy; it's stepping away that's hard.'

Paul Lewis: Ineos v NZ Rugby and the shifting sponsorship dollar
OPINION: Why does Ineos invest so heavily in professional sport?

Six Nations: Last-minute try lifts England over France
In a back-and-forth contest, England came out on top.

Italy topple Wales to open Six Nations account
Italy rode a fast start to their first win of the campaign.

Sports Insider: Why NZ Rugby needs Wallabies revival as much as Australia does
OPINION: The All Blacks need strong rivals across the Tasman.

Phil Gifford: The All Black who refused apartheid – Ken Gray’s enduring impact
OPINION: Gray refused to tour South Africa.