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Gregor Paul: What rugby needs to fix ahead of the World Cup

OPINION: Wayne Smith will have struck a chord with many long-time rugby followers.

Government to change law so bars can open for Rugby World Cup

Similar amendments were made for the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.

Who misses out on World Cup? Scrap for All Blacks outside backs heats up

Incumbent All Blacks wings will be increasingly anxious as the squeeze comes on.

'Wokeness gone mad': Inside day one of First XV rugby media ban

The competition's new-fangled media ban still needs a scrum reset or two.

Chris Rattue: Wayne Smith is right, rugby is unwatchable

OPINION: Smith had specific complaints over the state of rugby - I’d go much further.

Gregor Paul: Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua proving NZ Rugby right

OPINION: Super Rugby needs more New Zealand influence and less from Australia.

Focus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 seconds

Bonnie Jansen gives you the rugby, cricket, netball and more in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Sky Sport / Michael Bradley

Phil Gifford: Inspiring underdogs steal the Super Rugby show

Phil Gifford presents six talking points from a captivating Super Rugby Pacific round.

Wayne Smith slams state of rugby - 'I would rather watch an animal documentary'

Kiwi coaching maestro urges rule changes, picks dark horse for World Cup in France.

Crusaders roll past Force with supreme set piece

A trip home to face the Force has proved a predictably effective tonic for the Crusaders.

Perfect 10: Chiefs juggernaut rolls through Highlanders

The Chiefs have proven during their streak they can win a game by any means.

Super Rugby recap: Highlanders v Chiefs

All the Super Rugby action between the Highlanders and the Chiefs.

World Cup rematches: Black Ferns' biggest rivals returning to NZ

The Black Ferns are set to square off in a World Cup final rematch on home soil.

Mitchell to leave Japan role to coach England women

England's Rugby Football Union have announced the upcoming arrival of Mitchell.

RTS makes Blues comeback in quest to revive World Cup hopes

Time is fast running out for Tuivasa-Sheck to impress the All Blacks selectors.

‘Cone of silence era’: The untold story of Auckland’s elite schoolboy rugby competition

Opinion: 'No Comment' - a deep dive behind Auckland's new first XV media ban.

'It's been tough': All Blacks star finally returns after months on sidelines

Will Jordan will make his long-awaited return from a 'migraine-related condition'.

Stadium wars: Eden Park v the waterfront - which will win?

The debate about the future of Auckland's sporting venues is set to heat up.