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Secrets of success: The rise and rise of Kiwi Premier League hero

A journey to Turf Moor in Burnley to take stock of NZ's English Premier League hero.

Gregor Paul: The bold move that will see NZR freed from daft past

Comment: The sceptics and cynics of New Zealand Rugby will say this is just another lie.

Phil Gifford: The problem with Sam Cane hysteria

Comment: The hounds are already at Cane's door, weeks before he's started as ABs captain.

In Liverpool, a private party is packaged for the masses

Liverpool's title celebration worked perfectly on tv but felt disconnected in person.

Warriors boss: The one player I would love to sign

When asked if he could go out and sign one player, Cameron George didn't need to think.

$100k 'cheerleader': Why SBW to Warriors makes no sense

Comment: Under normal circumstances it's a no-brainer - but 2020 is anything but normal.

Patrick McKendry: What critics don't get about new All Blacks captain

Comment: Carter, McCaw, Barrett - Cane not the first to have Super Rugby form dissected.

First XV rugby: The school looking to topple Auckland's elite

Aorere College face significantly more challenges than other schools but are dreaming big.

Blues injury update: Why Beauden Barrett could remain at fullback

Dan Carter among several Blues players to miss match against Chiefs on Sunday.

Dylan Cleaver: The problem with Sam Cane as All Blacks captain

Comment: He's intelligent, articulate and a really good player - but that's not enough.

All Blacks power rankings: A new number one

The weekend marked a stunning comeback win - and a new name at the top of our list.

Martin Devlin: Shame on bandwagon jumpers questioning Barrett

Comment: Barrett hasn't suddenly become a bad player - and shame on those who say he has.

The Tokyo Olympics will open a year from now. Maybe

New York Times: Large parts of the world haven't controlled Covid-19. That's a problem.

Phil Gifford: The faint glimmer of hope for the Blues

COMMENT: Seven talking points from the weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Gregor Paul: Mate, ya dreaming - The proof Australian rugby is deluded

COMMENT: Australian rugby bosses losing whatever tenuous grip they once held on reality.

Have your say: Rate the star performers in Highlanders' stunner

Super Rugby Aotearoa is in full swing - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.

Liam Napier: Breaking down NZR's bold leap of faith

COMMENT: Should new venture spectacularly fail all levels of the NZ game would go broke.

Christchurch thriller: 'One of the great First XV games of all time'

One of the most anticipated fixtures on New Zealand's schoolboy rugby calendar delivered.