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![Liam Napier: Loosies present most options, most headaches for Razor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Liam Napier: Loosies present most options, most headaches for Razor
ANALYSIS: Up to six talented loose forwards could be cast aside.
![Battle in the boardroom: Inside NZ Rugby's governance crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Battle in the boardroom: Inside NZ Rugby's governance crisis
NZR has been urged to act before people lose interest in the sport.
![Phil Gifford: Two title favourites on course for collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Phil Gifford: Two title favourites on course for collision
OPINION: Kiwi teams heading in opposite directions are among the main talking points.
![Crusaders drop to last after loss against Force](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Crusaders drop to last after loss against Force
All the action as the Crusaders crashed to defeat in Perth against the Force.
![Ruthless Blues send title statement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ruthless Blues send title statement
The Blues underlined their Super Rugby credentials with a seven-try wet weather clinic.
![Exclusive interview: Barrett explains signing with Irish heavyweights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Exclusive interview: Barrett explains signing with Irish heavyweights
Leinster's new signing Jordie Barrett reveals drive to be a better rugby player.
!['It would be massive': Why NZ Rugby is backing Auckland downtown stadium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'It would be massive': Why NZ Rugby is backing Auckland downtown stadium
New Zealand Rugby has traditionally taken a neutral stance with Auckland stadium debates.
![Japanese club secure huge coup in signing Kiwis fullback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Japanese club secure huge coup in signing Kiwis fullback
Toyota Verblitz announced two blockbuster acquisitions.
![Gregor Paul: Super Rugby still as explosive as the NRL](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gregor Paul: Super Rugby still as explosive as the NRL
OPINION: The competition is much-maligned but remains a wildly entertaining product.
![Black Ferns skipper calls for Aupiki to merge with Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Black Ferns skipper calls for Aupiki to merge with Australia
Ruahei Demant celebrated the Super Rugby Aupiki title by issuing a plea for the future.
![Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight
Results from the weekend's games.
![Marton sneak past Rātana in first week of premier rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Marton sneak past Rātana in first week of premier rugby
It was the first top-grade Rangitīkei derby in a decade.
![Hurricanes show heart to stay perfect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hurricanes show heart to stay perfect
The Hurricanes have an elusive second Super Rugby title fixed within their sights.
![Highlanders fall to surging Rebels in high-scoring thriller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Highlanders fall to surging Rebels in high-scoring thriller
The Rebels host the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific action.
![Hurricanes hold off Chiefs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hurricanes hold off Chiefs
The Hurricanes saw off the Chiefs for their seventh straight Super Rugby win.
![Watch: Blues stun Chiefs Manawa to take title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Watch: Blues stun Chiefs Manawa to take title
The Blues Women have claimed a maiden Super Rugby Aupiki title after a stirring comeback.
![Tight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
![Luke Kirkness: A woman's voice could be the shake up the All Blacks need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Luke Kirkness: A woman's voice could be the shake up the All Blacks need
OPINION: Te Hāpaitanga is revolutionising coaching and will bring nothing but rewards.
![Governance review: NZ Rugby Pasifika Advisory throw support behind provincial unions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Governance review: NZ Rugby Pasifika Advisory throw support behind provincial unions
The fallout continues from NZR's governance review.
![Inside NZR’s record TV deal and problems it will face securing a better one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Inside NZR’s record TV deal and problems it will face securing a better one
NZ Rugby's next broadcast contract is critical to the game’s financial future.
![Breaking the grass ceiling: The programme transforming women's sports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Breaking the grass ceiling: The programme transforming women's sports
Te Hāpaitanga's bold approach to success from the sidelines is reshaping sports coaching.
![Blues boss defends timing of Aupiki final amid code clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Blues boss defends timing of Aupiki final amid code clash
Having this year’s Super Rugby Aupiki final overlap with other games could be a misstep.
![Winners and Losers: Why league is winning the war over rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Winners and Losers: Why league is winning the war over rugby
OPINION: Rugby is falling apart. The horse has bolted, writes Chris Rattue.
![Editorial: World Rugby's misstep a lesson in gender sensitivity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Editorial: World Rugby's misstep a lesson in gender sensitivity
EDITORIAL: The governing body raised eyebrows with outdated stereotypes on its website.
![Blues cruise to big win over Force](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Blues cruise to big win over Force
The Blues have hit the top of the table after dismantling the Force at Eden Park.
![Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
![Editorial: Celebrating the legacy of an All Blacks legend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Editorial: Celebrating the legacy of an All Blacks legend
EDITORIAL: From lineouts to leadership, Samuel Whitelock’s journey to greatness.
![All Blacks halfback hit with long injury break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
All Blacks halfback hit with long injury break
Cam Roigard faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.