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Rennie's loose-forward puzzle: Does size matter in drive for World Cup success?
OPINION: The versatility of Fainga’anuku and Vaa'i adds great versatility to the mix.
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All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes says they have selected Richie Mo'unga but they don't expect him to play until the second test. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Rugby star faces ban for allegedly grabbing opponent’s genitals
A ban could rule him out of Ireland’s November Nations Championship fixtures.
Surprise recall among key All Blacks returns for Northern Tour
Leicester Fainga’anuku will make his All Blacks return on the Northern Tour.
Canterbury overcome halftime deficit to win NPC title against Northland
Canterbury fought back after being 11 points down at the break.
Injury forces Black Fern out of final test against France
The Black Ferns host France in Christchurch this weekend in their final test of the year.
The areas that 'can go better again' after Black Ferns win over France
The hosts fought off a strong challenge from the French.
Three more All Blacks out of Northern Tour with injuries
The All Blacks are set to name their squad for the tour on Tuesday.
The dramatic divebomb of the Magpies: What went wrong?
The Magpies won six in a row and were title favourites. Then it all came cascading down.
'Thought I wasn't going to make it': SBW reveals brush with death after open-heart surgery
Sonny Bill Williams has revealed he's had emergency open-heart surgery.
'I couldn't walk': Northland halfback Going battles back after being paralysed
Zion Going was hoping to add his name to his family’s legacy, but was struck down.
Injuries force Black Ferns into late changes
The Black Ferns meet France in Whangārei on Saturday in their penultimate test of 2026.
Darry eyes All Blacks recall with NPC final audition
Sam Darry is determined to be on the plane to Europe in the All Blacks' 36-man squad.
Headmaster of top boys' school calls for end to First XV rugby talent recruitment
Nic Hill says he would rather lose games than recruit rugby players.
'Not everyone can play all games': Why Black Ferns shuffled the deck for second French test
The Black Ferns made five personnel changes after beating France 81-12 last weekend.
The Rugby Summit fallout: Inside the growing dispute against NZR
Gregor Paul unpacks the politics, money and mistrust driving rugby's latest battle.
South African rugby player's cause of death revealed
He was found dead at a hotel on the eve of his team’s Champions Cup match.
All Blacks squad: The weapon that is also a selection dilemma
OPINION: Dave Rennie is unlikely to select new faces for Nations Championship tour.
Counting the toll: Confronting injury numbers for All Blacks ahead of northern tour
Dave Rennie has used more players than Scott Robertson did in two years at the All Blacks.
'Clearly distinct': Chiefs v Chiefs - High Court judge says she has confidence rugby fans can tell teams apart
High Court judge: NZ Rugby could have moved 'significantly earlier' in trademark dispute.
All Blacks lose another player to injury
Leroy Carter has had surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the Northern Tour.
Winners & Losers: An apology to the All Blacks' old dogs
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.
Rennie's All Blacks finally show the trajectory that was wanted for years
OPINION: Veteran selections have been vindicated despite calls for younger players.
'Shylights': The Black Ferns rookie showing proof of pathway
Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a scored four tries in the second half of the Black Ferns' win.
Canterbury beat Taranaki to earn hosting rights for NPC final
The road to the National Provincial Championship will indeed run through Christchurch.
All Blacks move forward but some questions can't yet be answered
OPINION: The All Blacks' 13 straight wins over Australia are hard to assess.
More serious casualties but the Bledisloe sweep reveals All Blacks supreme depth
Shannon Frizell and Samisoni Taukei'aho could be out for the year but others stepped up.
Wallabies ratings: The one Aussie who could crack the All Blacks side
How the Wallabies rated in their 43-21 defeat to the All Blacks in Sydney.
'Utterly irrelevant': World media reacts to All Blacks' victory over Wallabies
How the world's media reacted to the All Blacks’ 43-21 win in Sydney.
All Blacks player ratings: The rookie giving Rennie serious decisions to make
OPINION: How Dave Rennie's men fared in the Bledisloe Cup victory in Sydney.