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Tough introduction for new Hurricanes era
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The five keys that will decide Parker v Fa
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Gregor Paul: How Julian Savea fought back from the pits of despair
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How to beat Parker: Shane Cameron outlines path to unlikely Fa win
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Super Rugby Aotearoa Analysis: Who fills big gaps for Hurricanes?
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Tiger Woods and another terrible turn of fate
New York Times: Tiger Woods' greatness has been dimmed over the past dozen years.
'For the new generation': North Harbour's bold changes to schoolboy rugby
North Harbour has again gone where no other Auckland union has before.
Dean Barker: Where Luna Rossa have the edge over Team NZ
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Comment | How Parker v Fa could turn into Tua v Cameron
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'We need to be better': Razor on Crusaders challenges ahead of new season
Robertson knows the upcoming season presents a unique challenge for the Crusaders.
All Black captains combine forces to urge major changes to 'dying' sport
A group of former ABs fear the grassroots side of the sport is sliding towards slow death.
'Shades of when he was in black': The Bus is back for Canes as Blues surprise
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland says Savea is showing signs of his old All Blacks self.
Super Rugby Aotearoa Analysis: Could the Chiefs be the surprise package?
The Chiefs come into 2021 already with one positive aspect to their campaign.
The Secret Sailor: The rumour that could spoil America's Cup
Opinion: If this rumour is true, the America's Cup as a spectacle will be a tough watch.
Mike Angove: Parker v Fa undercard every bit as good as main event
Opinion: The undercard is every bit as good as the main event.
Lydia Ko reveals Olympics plans
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko is back in action ahead of a busy year.
The advice from Black Caps coach that helped Aussie star's career
Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams' professional debut came in NZ under Gary Stead.
Ranking Joseph Parker's top 10 fights
Before Joseph Parker takes on Junior Fa, Christopher Reive looks at his top 10 bouts.
The Blues' next young star? Why teen sensation chose rugby over NRL
He may only be 19, but Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens boasts an impressive sporting CV.
Gregor Paul: The Super Rugby gimmick that highlights the sport's major issue
Rugby's bosses have an underappreciated capacity to both miss the point and distract.
Mike Angove: We could have a heavyweight upset on our hands
OPINION: Parker has the experience and success, but does Fa have the advantage?
The Black Caps' looming issue: We need to talk about Guptill
It's hard to ignore the looming issue Gary Stead has at the top of the batting order.
Super Rugby Aotearoa Analysis: Hard road ahead for Highlanders
Can the underdog Higlanders surprise people in the 2021 campaign?
Farewell, Serena? Not so fast
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Sailing Professor: The critical factor for Team NZ that could decide the Am Cup
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Dylan Cleaver: The hidden truth of Black Caps' forgotten man
While everyone focused on Kyle Jamieson's riches, another bowler's fate went unnoticed.