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Hirini re-signs with Black Ferns Sevens, eyes another Olympic gold
The rugby legend will target a fourth Olympics after becoming a mother.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Chiefs CEO: NZR must defend brand in PNG NRL name dispute
NZ Rugby is talking to the NRL over the name of Papua New Guinea’s team.
First XV rugby annual awards: Celebrating the best of schools rugby
Our unofficial 2026 First XV awards honour the season's best moments.
Winners and losers: The case for handing lifetime bans to fans who throw things at officials
Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
All Blacks injury list: Savea needs surgery, Lienert-Brown out six weeks
There is no given timeline for the captain's return to play.
Black Ferns score 10 tries in win over Scotland
The Black Ferns scored six of their 10 tries in the first half of the test.
'You never know': Black Fern's surprise assignment as test debut looms
'You’ve got to take it as it comes because you never know if it will come back again.'
How the Springboks have built the national identity the All Blacks lack
OPINION: The Springboks are growing their fanbase in South Africa and internationally.
All Blacks report card: The best and worst from Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Which players stood out the most from the eight-match tour?
Hot wings and the PM: Super Rugby's best draw announcements ranked
Jet boats and Netflix-style documentaries feature in some of the top videos.
'Band Aids over bullet wounds': Black Ferns squad for Scotland test signals key area of growth
'I don’t think we’ve probably been strategic enough with it,' Hansen said.
NZ Rugby faces structural overhaul over expected $66m loss
Stakeholders will review the professional game in a major strategic overhaul.
Rugby great Sir Michael Jones discussed Moana Pasifika funding with Winston Peters as 'immediate priority'
Winston Peters caught up with Sir Michael Jones in Samoa in June.
All Blacks v Springboks: The stats that reveal change in philosophy under Dave Rennie
Key statistics reveal how much the All Blacks have changed under Dave Rennie.
The First XV wingers who caught the eye in 2026
Twelve standout schoolboy rugby wingers made their mark across the country.
Super Rugby schedules record 10 Sunday games for 2027
The Blues face the Reds in Brisbane before the All Blacks' Bledisloe test.
Selectors spread the net wide for New Zealand Schools rugby team
The three squads represent 51 schools and clubs from across the country.
Black Ferns call up Arene Landon-Lane to replace injured co-captain Ruahei Demant
Demant will stay with the team while she recovers from a calf injury.
Updated: Ranking every All Blacks v Springboks test match ever played
Ranking all 114 test matches played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.
Where next? After most lucrative test ever All Blacks eye $10m payday
The Baltimore success has prompted plans for bigger US venues and more games.
All Blacks injury update: Key duo to miss Bledisloe Cup
Scott Barrett is back in camp with Taranaki working through return-to-play protocols.
Winners and losers: Don't panic, the All Blacks are fine
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
It's time for the All Blacks to accept an immutable truth: Defence wins rugby
OPINION: There is much for Dave Rennie's All Blacks to work on.
Springboks player ratings: Which players stood up in series-sealing victory?
OPINION: How the Springboks rated in their win over the All Blacks in Baltimore.
'Ominous warning to the rugby world': World reacts to All Blacks defeat
Pundits from around the rugby world have their say on the Baltimore test.
All Blacks player ratings: The returning All Black who silenced critics
OPINION: Winston Aldworth assesses the best and worst performers from the Baltimore test.
'No one really gives a s***': All Blacks assistant coach fumes at refereeing decisions
Neil Barnes believed the All Blacks were 'seriously close' to South Africa.
How the TMO made the final All Blacks-Springboks test last 105 minutes
A first-half communications issue paused the game for nearly nine minutes.
All Blacks' pace-over-power theory fails against Springboks
ANALYSIS: The Springboks' power, skill and fitness exposed New Zealand's weaknesses.
Recap: Springboks beat All Blacks in Baltimore to win series 3-1
All the action as the All Blacks lost to the Springboks in Baltimore.