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<i>Paul Thomas:</i> Bid for Hayman a waste
Paul Thomas writes that while Carl Hayman mightn't give a hoot about it now, his folk hero status here is likely to diminish.
All Black Lauaki admits bar assault
All Black Sione Lauaki admits punching a man in a Hamilton bar earlier this month, but will be available for the Chiefs' next match with the Brumbies.
Sharples' World Cup call bombs with NZRU
The Maori Affairs Minister has made a sideline call to the New Zealand Rugby Union to send the Maori team to the 2015 World Cup.
Rugby: New role for Joseph
Wellington's Jamie Joseph will coach New Zealand Maori with Daryl Gibson assisting him.
Poll: Public want Super 14 to start later
More than half the public think the Super 14 starts too early according to a new poll, but there seems little chance the tournament's summer kick-off will be moving any time soon.
Public show faith in NZRU's handling of rugby
As we launch the nzherald.co.nz State of Rugby series, we examine what the public thinks of the organisation that runs our national game.
Rugby: NZRU unhappy at late date for England test
The fear of burnout ahead of the World Cup has resulted in New Zealand rugby bosses frantically trying to change the date of their final test this year.
Stadium's ticketing debacle a 'wake-up call'
Furious rugby fans questioned New Zealand's readiness to host the Rugby World Cup next year after "disgusting" scenes at the opening match of the Super 14 season.
Banks wants to see Eden Park business plan
Auckland City Council will not respond to requests for funding to underwrite some of the cost of the Eden Park revamp until it has seen a business case, John Banks says.