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Faf de Klerks of world robbing rugby of its richness

Everyone loves a David and Goliath parody in sport but, please, no more now.

Almost man to man, England were better than All Blacks

COMMENT: Steve Hansen and the AB still "AAA" but they'll need to make room for England.

Will Erasmus, Gatland, Hansen, Jones lose composure?

Accountability will be difficult to sidestep after Rugby World Cup semifinals in Japan.

All Blacks are AAA 'in Standard & Poor's rating system'

A triple treat at the Rugby World Cup for All Blacks will only feed an elitist ideology.

Rugby World Cup demands discipline or jet off home early

No, refs don't get it right every time at the Rugby World Cup but then neither do players.

For one council, voting isn't over yet

For one council at least, the voting isn't over yet.

Who will pass integrity test of voters?

It will be fascinating to see today who passes the integrity test in the eyes of voters.

Letters: Candidates fire off views ahead of election day

Water and activists dominate councillors' opinions

Japan's the Silicon Valley capital of rugby discards

The warm fuzzies are noted in creating a sporting global village but Japan's way off side.

Froth or fumble, ABs v Wallabies all about ghosting

Will Michael Cheika roll out David Pocock? Common sense suggests maybe in last 10 minutes.

Barrett bromance only makes matters worse for ABs

Is former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall the new Murray Mexted of TV commentating?

Comment: Ihumātao situation an issue for all NZers

COMMENT: Ihumātao a unique volcanic landscape occupied since the dawn of human arrival.

Not just swimming, but sport poorer amid doping claims

Global governing bodies need to take collective stance on doping — that's, zero tolerance.

Kerry Mackay: Caravan cuisine the way to go

Mobile kitchen with a view - hard to beat.

Mark Oldershaw: Minister, go big or go home

Educational reforms proposed by the government are significant and far-reaching.

Editorial: Club footy following hard to beat

Club footy's a barometer of the code's health.

Sevu Reece highlights farcical eligibility rules

Elite rugby nations can still goose step around articles of ambiguity to qualify players.

Put your hand up if you knew laws pertaining to overthrows?

Hey, why not use the reserve day to determine winners ... if it happens in 20 years or so?