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Maori TV may lose ads for edge in World Cup
Maori Television may run advertising-free coverage of the Rugby World Cup games to woo viewers from its rival commercial broadcasters.
Key denies political interference over MTS Cup bid
John Key rejects claim's from Maori TV's CEO that negotiations for the Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights were political management
All Blacks: Delany shines as Donald wonders
Dan Carter slipped, Stephen Donald tumbled and Mike Delany soared - fate has scattered the All Black first-fives in the most unexpected directions.
All Blacks: Dan Carter gets one-match ban
Star All Blacks rugby first five-eighth Dan Carter has been handed a one-match ban for a dangerous high tackle on Wales halfback Martin Roberts.
Maori World Cup TV bid hits trouble
The Maori TV-led bid for the Rugby World Cup rights has encountered problems behind the scenes.
<i>Peter Bills</i>: Yen for our game hurts the ordinary punter
The 2019 Rugby World Cup which is to be staged in Japan will produce eye-watering ticket prices, writes Peter Bills.
<i>Patrick Gower:</i> National guilty of hands in the ruck
Remember the utter shambles as the All Blacks bombed out of the last Rugby World Cup because they could not organise a simple drop-goal?
Public funds for Maori TV World Cup bid
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has given his blessing for taxpayer funds to support Maori TV's World Cup bid.
All Blacks: Cops warning as city prepares for test-site vetting
Saturday's Tri-Nations test is being seen as a litmus test for the city's hosting of three Rugby World Cup pool matches in 2011.
All Blacks: Henry slams rugby's 'poor product'
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has a go at kick-focused international rugby.
Rugby: Grand plans again on All Blacks' agenda
The All Blacks will head off for another Grand Slam tour next year - their third in five years.