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Sharples criticises NZRU Maori for not backing apology
Pita Sharples has criticised the NZRU's Maori appointees for advising against the union's apology today for past treatment of Maori players.
Legends welcome apology to Maori rugby
Two prominent Maori former All Blacks have welcomed NZRU's apology to Maori players, but one player from the 60s says the scars will never heal.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Signing a win for failing Warriors
Hail the Warriors - but our befuddled league club should think again before getting too smug.
Rugby: NZRU keen to keep Hobbs' experience
NZRU and Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd Chairman Jock Hobbs has stood down from both roles effective immediately due to health issues.
Lauaki to be sentenced in June for assault
All Black Sione Lauaki was today remanded for sentencing next month after pleading guilty to an assault charge in March.
<i>Chris Rattue</i>: NZ rugby badly in need of the master
Check out NZ rugby, now that the master Crusaders coach has gone. You'll find one sick puppy, a sad mob of Super 14 lost souls.
Rugby: Cold, hard season not over yet
The Highlanders may have won on Friday night but they are still in a bad place on and off the field, writes Gregor Paul.
Filling the Cup - cost $500m and climbing
A Herald on Sunday investigation into the economics of the Rugby World Cup suggests we shouldn't take claims about the event at face value.
<i>Inga Tuigamala:</i> Can we justify the Highlanders?
NZ does not have sufficient talent to warrant five truly competitive Super 14 teams, writes Inga Tuigamala.
All Blacks: Braid appears on radar as McCaw backup
Former All Black offered chance to return home as search for Richie McCaw’s backup intensifies.