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Paul Lewis: The favour Foster has done for Robertson

Scott Robertson will have a rebuilding job with at least 12 All Blacks heading offshore.

Ill-discipline and two players in the bin proved costly for the Taniwha

The Northland Taniwha were thumped by Canterbury in Whangārei.

'Cruel timing': All Black in serious doubt for World Cup, big names facing axe

Some big names are on the chopping block while one player may be ruled out with injury.

Rugby: Hawke’s Bay Māori win tournament for first time since 2007

The resurrection of Hawke’s Bay Māori representative rugby bore its greatest prize yet.

Phil Gifford: The seven biggest talking points from the All Blacks' win

OPINION: The big talking points from the weekend's test rugby.

South Africa win away over Argentina in dour World Cup warm-up

South Africa turned the tables on Argentina by dominating their Rugby World Cup warm-up.

'Unflappable, unmovable': The 'inspirational' All Black who led side to Bledisloe win

OPINION: Whitelock epitomised precisely the sort of qualities that win World Cups.

First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries

The Napier boys went to Hamilton with lots of hope, and lots to beat.

Scotland overcome France from 21-3 down with 14 men

Scotland staged a rousing comeback to beat France.

All Blacks v Wallabies II: All you need to know

All you need to know ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup test.

'We have to lift higher': Foster wants ABs to kick on against Wallabies

The All Blacks' task to continue their growth is more difficult after ringing the changes.

North Harbour Rugby pushing for smaller stadium if current one is bulldozed

The land North Harbour sits on is worth about $100 million.

What the All Blacks will be doing in Napier after announcing world cup team

All Blacks to clean up cyclone-ravaged Tangoio Marae.

Gregor Paul: Why Bledisloe II should be an emotional occasion for All Blacks fans

Opinion: This weekend should be treated as a landmark occasion for rugby fans.

Magpies work on defence in bid to roll North Harbour

Magpies "leaked" 30 points in each of two pre-NPC games. Now it's time for action.

Phil Gifford: Five big talking points ahead of Bledisloe II

OPINION: One surprise selection could set the All Blacks alight in Dunedin.

All Blacks great passes away

Former All Blacks captain Tane Norton has passed away aged 81.

Tight Five: Don't rule out ABs throwing World Cup curveball

OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.