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Gregor Paul: The major changes in pipeline for Auckland First XV rugby

The proposal is all but agreed to create a city-wide lower-tier competition.

Phil Gifford: When the form charts blow to bits

Super Rugby talking points: Hurricanes build momentum, can Crusaders make comeback?

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps making a habit of batting recoveries

New Zealand have built a stubborn faith that no match is beyond the realm of restoration.

Gregor Paul: End of Crusaders' reign a blessing or curse?

ANALYSIS: The Crusaders' dominance has shaped Super Rugby. Is their decline bad?

The stand-out young talent of Super Rugby so far

Paul Lewis outlines the best young players that have stood out to him during Super Rugby.

Andrew Alderson: Henry's ascension a highlight for Black Caps

Matt Henry took seven wickets to remain a venomous force for visiting batters to combat.

Bill Foley Q+A: Texas billionaire reveals master plan

The man behind Auckland's A-League team shares insights, names, stadium plans and more.

Editorial: How Victoria Park cricket proposal could help rejuvenate Auckland

OPINION: Cricket can boost New Zealand's biggest city.

Andrew Alderson: Ill-disciplined batters exposed again

New Zealand displayed all the application of a truant kicking a can down the road.

Alone on the ocean, with 400,000 friends: The female sailor riding an Instagram wave

New York Times: Meet the female sailor using Instagram to blow up sailing’s elitist image.

Gregor Paul: Caution must be applied to early Super Rugby storylines

OPINION: Different narratives could take over when the monsoon rains of winter arrive.

Big read: Inside the mind - and office - of Warriors coach Andrew Webster

Webster was a virtual unknown when he was appointed Warriors coach in July 2022.

Black Caps summer turning into an embarrassment

Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Guns for hire: Rugby's battle with nationality and identity

OPINION: Unpacking rugby's imbalances on and off the field.

Phil Gifford: Talking points after wild Super Round

OPINION: The talking points after the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Andrew Alderson: Three suggestions to help the Black Caps turn things around

The Black Caps have lost 10 of their last 11 at home to their transtasman foe.

Rugby's eligibility laws have gone too far

OPINION: The Six Nations seems less about blood ties than the enlisting of guns for hire.

Andrew Alderson: Phillips' success raises selection questions

Glenn Phillips’ five-wicket bag on day three against Australia is also bittersweet.