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Rugby: Chiefs sign Smith as assistant coach
Wayne Smith, longtime member of the All Black setup, has signed on as an assistant coach for the Chiefs.

Dylan Cleaver: Hype up the drama, sell the rights
Rugby could rival NBA's global turn-on, pumping our own 'state of origin' on a big sports network, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Special Olympian gets special All Blacks gift
The country's top rugby team has come to the rescue after a Special Olympian's prized All Blacks shirt was stolen while he was training.

Chris Rattue: Lively debate stirs interest in any sport
What a good week for New Zealand rugby, if you can ignore three-fifths of the New Zealand Super 15 sides.

For kids, rugby's all about having fun, being with mates
The Rugby Union's general manager of community rugby, a former All Black, explains why officials try to level the playing field for the youngsters.

Rugby: Chiefs in hunt for SBW
Super 15 franchises are wanting to gamble on big names for next season.

Rugby: One-man wind of change at the Hurricanes
Nonu and Hore have gone, but only a brave punter would bet on that being the last of the blood-letting at the Hurricanes.

Rugby star pleads guilty to assault
A New Zealand rugby sevens star has pleaded guilty to assaulting a bouncer, but denied assaulting...

Rugby ban on big wins for kids
The Rugby Union has stopped kids winning their matches by more than 35 points, saying it makes the game more enjoyable.

All Blacks: Spin doctors for Hansen
Steve Hansen has confirmed he wants to be the next All Blacks coach and is working on his public image.