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Gregor Paul: Why parents are relieved when their kids don't choose rugby

Opinion: Rugby no longer appeals as sport to shape youth but one that will break them.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Why Shane van Gisbergen is better than Lewis Hamilton

Opinion: Nine wins in five months in four different categories. Can anyone stop Kiwi ace?

First XV poaching: Elite Auckland school sparks drastic new playing ban

School's recruitment last year sparks review of First XV code - with significant outcome.

Sophie Devine responds to call to step down as White Ferns captain

White Ferns skipper reveals plan to turn around team's torrid run.

Dylan Cleaver: The 'remarkable' Kiwi athlete you need to be watching

Opinion: McKenzie's impressive performance - and other winners and losers from the week.

Super Rugby power rankings: Are the Crusaders even better than last year?

Who's going to beat the Crusaders? Patrick McKendry ranks NZ's contenders and pretenders.

Former selector's bold call: White Ferns need a new captain

An ex-national selector has suggested Sophie Devine lose the captaincy of the side.

Phil Gifford: Sickening Super Rugby moment deserves greater punishment

OPINION: The biggest game of the year also featured the most appalling-looking play.

From belief to relief: Inside Team NZ's America's Cup win

While the final 7-3 scoreline appears emphatic, it doesn't fully reflect the drama.

Kiwi motorsport star aiming to rise in rankings

The Kiwi driver will feature in the second Supercars round at Sandown.

Michael Guerin: Grant Robertson makes major statement as Racing Minister

OPINION: Grant Robertson's first major message as Minister of Racing was loud and clear

The Secret Sailor: Why Cup was a letdown - and big rule change won't matter

Opinion: Luna Rossa may have lost but they sailed the pants off Team New Zealand.

Gregor Paul: The unlikely key to Blues winning Super Rugby's 'pivotal' game

Opinion: Blues hard man provides the greatest clue to the change in their collective.

Waste of taxpayer money or a masterpiece? A review of Rod Stewart's Am Cup song

Rod Stewart's singalong is an inadvertent masterpiece, a banger for these uncertain times.

Phil Gifford: Why NZ went so nuts over America's Cup

Opinion: The Cup fever that packed out the Viaduct wasn't some media construct.

Dean Barker: Proposed Team NZ move would lead to public outcry

OPINION: I find it unusual Team NZ would consider a one-off event away from New Zealand.