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Rugby: Woodcock benched in Blues shock
The Blues have decided to demote international loosehead prop Tony Woodcock.
<i>Inga Tuigamala:</i> New rules guiding rugby in right direction
The game is flowing, there's less kicking and referees are ruling with clarity.
All Blacks: Old enemy tips NZ for World Cup glory
One of the All Blacks' greatest foes believes they have what it takes to win next year's Rugby World Cup.
Rugby: Have boots, will travel
Former Taranaki under-20 player Frazier Climo is the latest to try his luck abroad with a "have boots, will travel" philosophy.
Rugby: The makings of an All Blacks squad
For the next 15 weeks, the All Black coaching trio will travel the country and pore over videos as they try to determine the make-up of their first squad of the year.
Rugby: Referee Walsh has eye on World Cup games next
Booze-free referee Steve Walsh has his comeback sights on refereeing at next year's World Cup.
Controversial no try decision for Wales
A controversial TMO decision has ruled against a 23rd-minute touchdown by Gareth Anscombe. Footage from Sky
All Black great Fred 'The Needle' turns 90
"The Needle" turns 90 today, and rugby great Fred Allen's birthday will be celebrated with a civic reception.
Wellington Sevens: NZ trump SA for perfect first day
NZ squeezed past South Africa 19-7 to end unbeaten on day one in their Wellington Sevens campaign.