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Emerging nations headline those interested in hosting World Cup Sevens in 2022.
All Blacks star confirms shift overseas
All Blacks winger to join London Irish at end of the 2019 season.
Big guns return as Blues seek quick response against Hurricanes
Several changes for the Blues as coach Leon MacDonald looks to shake things up.
Patrick McKendry: Tone deaf and out of touch - Super Rugby's latest problem
Patrick McKendry: It's time for those in charge to open their ears and their eyes.
All Blacks' injury scares: 'It happens every year'
Ben Smith is expected to recover from a hamstring strain in time for the Rugby World Cup.
'You've got to commend the guy': All Blacks icon's support for Folau
Former All Black wing says Wallabies fullback right to stand up for Christian convictions.
The Monday Blues: Bad rugby but a good mullet! The Blues in Canberra
COMMENT: The Blues play ugly rugby and lose - hang on, what's to like about that?
McKendry: Smith scare 'truly frightening' for Hansen
Smith is one of NZ's greatest ever fullbacks and his presence in Japan is imperative.
Super Saturday: Why Kiwi derby might not be the game to watch this weekend
Why the Chiefs v Highlanders match might not be the game to watch this weekend.
Injury-plagued Blues star: I'm fighting for my job
Gruesome hamstring injury behind him, Matt Duffie finally has a chance to prove his worth.
Gone for a year: Key All Blacks' surprising new contracts
Exclusive: One is expected to miss all tests, while the other could knock back millions.
The Crusaders combo that is a glimpse into All Blacks future
COMMENT: Test of young combination will make ABs coaches sit up and take notice.
'He's frustrated and annoyed': Why Hurricanes coach won't play ABs star
All Black left frustrated as Hurricanes coach John Plumtree takes different approach.
All Blacks or overseas? The promising sign about Barrett's future
Beauden Barrett is one of a number of All Blacks off contract after the World Cup.
The Blues' big gamble to get season back on track
Coach Leon MacDonald rolls the dice as the Blues target a big final quarter.
Watch out Rebels, Jordie Barrett's back to where he belongs
Hurricanes set to keep Barrett at fullback as they seek to close gap on Crusaders.
'Not normal': The untouchable All Black who could be the best in the world
"He can do things on a rugby field that no one else can do," says Hurricanes teammate.
'Freakish': The rising stars the All Blacks could gamble on at World Cup
Potential World Cup bolter emerges after another stunning performance.
From basement to playoffs? Don't sleep on the Highlanders
Chiefs slip badly while red card for striking hurts Waratahs in Sydney.
McKendry: The important issue NZ rugby needs to address
COMMENT: Folau right to be castigated but maybe we should look closer to home.
Eddie Jones blasts Super Rugby over axing Sunwolves
Cutting the Sunwolves from Super Rugby is a massive opportunity lost in Japan, Jones says.
Kiwi rugby star stuck in sport's ultimate conundrum
Welsh Kiwi's dilemma - Gareth Anscombe in the ultimate sports dilemma, call to drop him.
Forget Carter, Cruden, here's the real All Blacks answer
Crusaders fullback has the form and pedigree to replicate McKenzie's fatigue factor.
'Familiar feeling of failure': Why Blues' horror run won't end soon
Latest loss means Blues have gone 23 matches without a win against Kiwi teams on road.
Super Rugby winners and losers: The Crusaders' biggest threat
The surprises keep coming in the fight to make the hardest trip in Super Rugby.
Black in Black: Blues star's sudden rise as ABs World Cup bolter
Blues No10 suddenly in World Cup mix knows exactly what Damian McKenzie is going through.
Six years of pain: Blues eye rare feat
Blues have never beaten Highlanders under roof in Dunedin. Is long wait about to end?
'Potentially catastrophic': Who will replace McKenzie in World Cup squad?
Four years ago the selectors had plenty of No10 options - now they have only two.
14-man Rotoiti fall to Te Puna at home
Rotoiti were on the back foot after a red card to player/coach Wayne Ormond.
The latest injury worry for All Black coaches
Chiefs fullback could join SBW, Owen Franks, and other All Blacks in casualty ward.
'It hurts' - Blues in pain after battle of State Highway 1
Desperate Chiefs break rivals' streak to earn their first home victory of the season.
Big Read: Karl Tu'inukuafe - My biggest All Blacks challenge
Blues prop and All Black folk hero reflects on his rise last year on eve of Chiefs return.
Folau at 'point of no return'; so can someone please check on Cheika?
Soon-to-be-axed Wallabies fullback will have sent his short-fused coach into orbit.