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'Bitterly disappointed': Coach blasts NZ Rugby's 'spineless' NPC decision

Taranaki head coach Neil Barnes didn't hold back on New Zealand Rugby's NPC changes.

Gregor Paul: The epic fail that could come back to bite NZ Rugby

OPINION: New Zealand Rugby had a penalty shot in front of the posts - and missed.

21 players unavailable: All Blacks opponent hit with crisis ahead of test

Wales could be without more than 20 players for the All Blacks test later this month.

Promotion-relegation scrapped as NPC schedule for rest of season confirmed

New Zealand Rugby has announced several changes to the competition due to Covid-19.

Gregor Paul: Kiwis still love rugby - here's how the ABs can reconnect with NZ

Opinion: NZ's public have not given up on the All Blacks or fallen out of love with rugby.

All Blacks to face new opponent at World Cup as history made

The All Blacks will play a nation for the first time in 2023.

Phil Gifford: The future of rugby is female - and the perfect post-match interview

Opinion: The Farah Palmer Cup final was a signpost to the future of rugby in NZ.

Hawke's Bay dispatch Tasman to retain Ranfurly Shield

Tasman will again have to wait for their first reign with the Ranfurly Shield.

Streak over: Canterbury lose Farah Palmer Cup final as Waikato get revenge

Waikato have exacted their revenge over Canterbury.

Editorial: The Govt has thrown regional NZ a Level 2 hospital pass

EDITORIAL: Thousands of people are technically allowed to cram into stadiums. Technically.

'King Country left scrambling': Cane's rugby return in doubt

While King Country are planning to play, the reality is they might not be able to.

'I've never been so scared': Springboks captain 'freaked out' after ABs hit

Kolisi was forced to leave the field after a breakdown collision against the All Blacks.

'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield game

Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.

All Blacks snubbed in World Rugby's Rugby Championship team of the year

The Wallabies, who were swept by NZ, had more players in the best XV than the Al Blacks.

'Change some laws fast': Departing boss slams World Rugby

The former England centre says the sport is sleepwalking towards disaster.

Wales and Ireland to ditch red and green rugby-rivalry

The move comes in order to help colour-blind fans enjoy top tier rugby.

Dane Coles on his return, new ABs hookers and why he's envious of Sam Cane

The All Blacks hooker will be making his comeback from injury for Wellington.

'He's one injury from retirement': Buck Shelford's All Blacks warning

Buck Shelford laid out his assessment of the All Blacks leaders after Springboks loss.