Rugby
France return to top of Northern Hemisphere table with win over Fiji
France beat Fiji 54-17 in their Nations Championship clash.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Gregor Paul: Rugby's Nations Championship is more dead duck than golden goose
OPINION: Five months from the first game being played, it might already need to be axed.
Why Fiji are taking their Nations Championship 'home' games to Europe
The new Nations Championship replaces one-off July and November tests.
England urged to be 'selfless' to end All Blacks drought
Fin Baxter says a 'selfless' mindset is vital for England’s hopes this weekend.
All Black step closer to switching to play for England, in talks with Premiership club
The 27-year-old last played for the All Blacks in November 2022 at Twickenham.
'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedly
The 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.
On The Up: 'All are cousins' as Pacific ties celebrated, Rotorua welcomes teams
Māori, Samoan and Fijian communities gathered in Ōhinemutu ahead of this weekend's match.
'Distressing and offensive': Family of George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso warn against bootleg merch
The late musician's family has threatened legal action.
Scotland coach hopeful of long-awaited All Blacks test in NZ
A quarter of a century has passed since Scotland last played the All Blacks in NZ.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
Rupeni Caucaunibuca: Rugby’s greatest talent was never fulfilled
The Fijian winger who had the world at his feet and the potential to surpass Jonah Lomu.
‘Better than Bali’: The tiny, tourist-free island everyone must visit
Step aside Bali, this spot is just as beautiful and off the beaten track.
'Brilliance and deflation in equal measure': Rating the All Blacks and Razor's rocky ride
Playing 14 tests, nine away from home, is tough. But this is the All Blacks.
Fiji hand Wales 10th straight defeat despite red card
Warren Gatland’s side haven't won in 400 days.
All Blacks XV’s message to Sotutu with questions over international future
Clayton McMillan believes the Blues No 8 belongs with New Zealand.
Gregor Paul: The concerning precedent set in McKenzie bus debacle
OPINION: Any suggestion the All Blacks have had a no “dickheads” policy is a fallacy.
The business deals NZ Rugby was exploring while All Blacks played Fiji
NZR bosses discussed artificial intelligence opportunities with Stanford University.
Paul Lewis: The big selections Robertson must get right
OPINION: Certainty in playmaker roles is crucial for the ABs' prospects.
'Atmosphere unmatched': What's it like watching the All Blacks in the USA?
The American sporting scene hits different.
Patience pays off as McKenzie passes audition as All Blacks' top No 10
The 29-year-old has taken his chance with both hands.
Who is Noah Hotham, and is he the All Blacks' future top No 9?
The 21-year-old earned his first test cap against Fiji – but it won't be his last.
Player ratings: The debutant who scored highest in San Diego
Assessing the performances in the All Blacks’ test victory over Fiji in San Diego.
'My poor ears': All Blacks fans slam anthem - listen and have your say
One punter said they had to mute their TV while it was being sung.