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10-a-side rugby? World Rugby makes sweeping changes to community game
World Rugby hopes several law variations will improve safety and participation challenges.

Key All Black signs long-term deal to stay in NZ
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has signed a big deal with New Zealand Rugby.

British rugby critic has dig at All Blacks and Foster
The Welsh critic predicts a ruthless sacking if winning-traditions are not soon restored.

How Beauden Barrett inspired England's success
After coaching Barrett, Eddie Jones turned the English side's season around.

Oldest and latest All Blacks both from Ōwhango
Oldest living All Black and latest All Black debutant both from small King Country town.

SBW opens up on surprising motivation behind 'almost psychotic' drive to succeed
The former All Black talked about his journey in the first episode of Straight Up.

Gregor Paul: The mistake people are making in judging the All Blacks
OPINION: There's no justification to see trouble ahead for the ABs at the next World Cup.

Sports stars fleeing Africa as new Covid-19 variant spreads
Some have been forced to fly through war-torn Ethiopia just to get home.

John Roughan: The battle for rugby's soul is not finished
OPINION: The All Blacks' losses were not at all bad for the game.

A season reviewed: The good, bad and ugly of All Blacks' turbulent 2021
Liam Napier reviews the best and worst of the All Blacks' 2021 season.

Gregor Paul: The two reasons the All Blacks' empire is falling
Opinion: There's a growing bank of evidence that NZ rugby is no longer in a golden age.

Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby perform u-turn over World Rugby sanctions
An apology has also been issued to the referee that Erasmus took to YouTube to criticise.

Patrick McKendry: A word of scepticism about World Rugby's new rules
Opinion: The hope is exciting for new rugby rules, but reality might be a big different.

Australia gets the nod for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia has been given 'preferred candidate status' to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Eddie Jones reveals his strange tactic ahead of famous win over All Blacks
England rugby coach Eddie Jones how he inspired his side over the RWC win over the ABs.

A win for Pacific teams! World Rugby approves game changing eligibility rule
A World Rugby rule change is a huge success for Pacific Nations.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Why ABs fans should trust Foster's grand World Cup plan
OPINION: The true test of Ian Foster as a coach comes over the next two years.

On their bikes: All Blacks captain raising money for cancer in MIQ challenge
Sam Whitelock is putting his time in MIQ to good use - raising money for cancer.

Gregor Paul: Forget Razor - The 'new Wayne Smith' could solve ABs' problems
OPINION: The All Blacks are unlikely to go ground zero and start again with Robertson.

Liam Napier: Why All Blacks' issues run much deeper than the coach
OPINION: The All Blacks' golden period in 2012-2015 is unlikely to ever be replicated.

Foster responds to critics: ABs coach on 'disappointing' losses and gruelling tour
Ian Foster has taken criticism on the chin following the All Blacks' back-to-back losses.

The Breakdown: All Blacks coach Ian Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster on All Blacks tour. Video / Sky Sport

Rugby experts roundtable: The most concerning part of All Blacks' 2021 season
NZME's stable of rugby experts answer the burning questions from the All Blacks' season.

One All Black cracks team of the Northern Tour list
Just one All Black has made a British publication's team of the Autumn Internationals.

Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign
Seven Taniwha players to play for New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.

Blues 'blown away' by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's rugby transition
Blues confirm star signing Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be unleashed in the midfield in 2022.

'We support Foster': NZR backs under fire coach as ABs season review looms
NZ Rugby confirmed a review of the All Blacks season is now underway.