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NZ Rugby optimistic despite $9m loss for financial year
The national union has not posted a surplus since 2021.
Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
Professional players threaten split from NZ Rugby over governance structure
The matter will come to ahead at next week's special general meeting.
Chris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortage
The high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.
Gregor Paul: Qatar's bid to buy rugby disappointing but inevitable
OPINION: The reported offer to bring the game to the Middle East can't be ignored.
Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.
Hastings to host Magpies first Ranfurly Shield defence
Shield fever to hit Hastings in June.
Gregor Paul: New Zealand rugby governance saga nears disastrous end
Uncertainty looms as New Zealand's rugby unions resist governance change.
Hawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of town
The home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.
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.
Gregor Paul: Rejecting bids to join Rugby Championship is nonsensical
OPINION: Rugby needs to clean out its old-boy executive class of decision-makers.
Deadline looms for Auckland stadium
The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.
Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
'In a perfect world you wouldn't play them': Cron on coaching against ABs
Once dubbed a national treasure, Mike Cron is plotting to coach against the All Blacks.
Another Kiwi set to join Wallabies coaching staff
The Australians have made another significant appointment.
Tight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tactics
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
NZ Rugby boss reveals his hopes for big changes to global game
The 20-minute red card is set for a vote but reducing tackle heights remains polarising.
Tight Five: Anonymous Aumua needs to lift his game
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.
Hansen questions World Rugby's 'wishy-washy' improvement suggestions
'It’s one thing putting things in place and another thing delivering them.'
Gregor Paul: New Zealand should be brave and ditch Rugby Championship
Opinion: New Zealand should build its own touring schedule each year.
All Blacks & Springboks set to resurrect iconic tours
Discussions advance for the All Blacks and Springboks to stage reciprocal tours.
Gregor Paul: Addressing declining audiences with alcohol-free zones
OPINION: It would be mad for New Zealand not to see merit in this concept.
Gregor Paul: Why Beauden Barrett's story is nowhere near written
OPINION: It may be some time yet before Barrett commits his last act in test rugby.
All Blacks heading to US: Razor's tough first year revealed
The first year of Razor is set.
Exclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain disease
A world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.
McLean Park woes hit Hurricanes’ hopes for rugby in Napier
The hallowed turf has been Hawke's Bay's major sportsground for about 110 years.