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![Professional players threaten split from NZ Rugby over governance structure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gregor Paul: Rejecting bids to join Rugby Championship is nonsensical
OPINION: Rugby needs to clean out its old-boy executive class of decision-makers.
!['In a perfect world you wouldn't play them': Cron on coaching against ABs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Another Kiwi set to join Wallabies coaching staff
The Australians have made another significant appointment.
![Tight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tactics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Exclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain disease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.