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Gregor Paul: The 'mad' All Blacks idea that could be a masterstroke

Opinion: The All Blacks have a problem position. One player could have all the answers.

Guaranteed finals spot? NZ Rugby boss baffled by Aussies' bizarre claims

Latest transtasman standoff: Rugby Australia wants guaranteed spot in Super Rugby final.

Focus Sport: NZ Rugby dismiss reported Rugby AU complaints

NZR dismiss reported Rugby AU complaints over Super Rugby competition, updates Silver Lake deal.

Waitakere City seek redemption against Manukau

For one man in particular Waitakere City's clash with Manukau will be extra special.

Focus Sport: All Blacks depleted midfield as Ennor ruled out

Assistant Coach Scott McLeod and midfielder David Havili reveal how the team will cope with a depleted midfield following Braydon Ennor being ruled out with appendicitis. Video / NZ Herald

'I really struggled': Highlanders star opens up on mental health battle

Solomon Alaimalo has opened up on his struggles with anxiety and depression.

All Blacks transition: How Cane and Whitelock compare as captains

Brodie Retallick believes there will be a seamless transition for the new captain.

Depleted midfield: Another All Blacks star sidelined for July tests

The All Blacks' depleted midfield stocks have taken another hit.

Northern bias? All Blacks coach to challenge World Rugby over rule rejection

ABs coach frustrated that World Rugby rejects ability to replace red carded players.

Gregor Paul: The message received from 'special' All Blacks squad

Opinion: Foster's squad has enough quality to re-instate All Blacks as world's No1 team.

'He plays the way his father played': What made All Black bolter stand out

Sam Whitelock does not hesitate in comparing Ethan Blackadder and his All Black father.

Foster reveals reasons behind ABs picks - and the position most in need of attention

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has revealed the one position in need of most attention.

Live: Blackadder, Christie, Bower the bolters in ABs squad

Follow live as the All Blacks name their first squad of the 2021 test season.

Meet the bolters: All you need to know about the four new All Blacks

The first All Blacks squad of the year includes four new names.

Blackadder, Christie, de Groot bolters in ABs squad

The All Blacks squad has been named for the July tests against Tonga and Fiji.

Focus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 seconds

The blues become Super Rugby champions, the Warriors take a dive and the Northern stars stay on top, plus more. Video / NZ Herald

Rugby referee, 21, suffers heart failure during club game

Game abandoned after Tim Wills collapsed to the ground during championship colts match.

Gregor Paul: Champion Blues can change Auckland

Auckland has been the unsolvable riddle for New Zealand Rugby this past decade.