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Martin Devlin: Shame on bandwagon jumpers questioning Barrett

Comment: Barrett hasn't suddenly become a bad player - and shame on those who say he has.

Martin Devlin: We Need to Talk 20th July

'Take a chill pill' - Martin Devlin tells us all to calm down about Beauden Barrett's recent performance.

Eddie Jones backs drastic change suggested to rugby

Cut the subs - calls grow for fatigue to help rugby find more space on the field.

Phil Gifford: The faint glimmer of hope for the Blues

COMMENT: Seven talking points from the weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Gregor Paul: Mate, ya dreaming - The proof Australian rugby is deluded

COMMENT: Australian rugby bosses losing whatever tenuous grip they once held on reality.

Crazy comeback: The halftime rocket that helped Highlanders stun Chiefs

The Highlanders have pulled off a dramatic second-half comeback to stun the Chiefs.

Have your say: Rate the star performers in Highlanders' stunner

Super Rugby Aotearoa is in full swing - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.

Live: Highlanders stun Chiefs with incredible comeback

Follow all the Super Rugby Aotearoa action between the Chiefs and Highlanders.

Liam Napier: Breaking down NZR's bold leap of faith

COMMENT: Should new venture spectacularly fail all levels of the NZ game would go broke.

Nowhere to play? South Africa react to NZ Rugby snub

The move would leave South African sides without a competition to play in for 2021.

Cup-winning Black Fern pleads guilty to drink driving

The player can now been named after a name suppression order was lifted.

Watch: Fatialofa takes another miraculous step on recovery journey

The latest inspiring video update from his wife Tatiana shows just how far he has come.

Brotherly rivalry: All Black stars face off for first time

The long-awaited Super Rugby battle between brothers Beauden and Jordie is finally here.

Patrick McKendry: Why Beauden Barrett's critics are missing the point

COMMENT: Those calling for Barrett to move to first-five are missing the point.

NZR ditch Sanzaar: Australia and South Africa respond

Aussies asked to 'express interest' in new Kiwi comp. Fair to say they weren't thrilled.

Warren Gatland's ruthless response to son's Super Rugby axing

Chiefs coach 'wasn't the happiest' after Bryn clinched dramatic opener for Highlanders.

Gregor Paul: Brave move finally busts Australian rugby myth

COMMENT: Why NZ Rugby has made the right call by ditching Sanzaar.

NZ Rugby to ditch Sanzaar, reveals bold plan for new Super Rugby competition

Plan includes an 8-to-10 team competition - including a Pasifika team based in Auckland.