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Live: Blues win nailbiter to continue winning streak
Follow all the Super Rugby Aotearoa action with the Blues hosting the Highlanders.
'We're hurting': Ian Foster reveals another All Blacks pay cut
Ian Foster on pay cuts, potential All Blacks fixtures and the North v South trial.
Stars line up as women's rugby returns
Bay of Plenty's women's players have the chance to play with and against the best.
Gregor Paul: Why ABs v Kangaroos is a bad idea
COMMENT: There are multiple reasons why this cross-code concept is a terrible idea.
All Blacks beware: How England could poach NZ Rugby's new star
The All Blacks might have competition: Hoskins Sotutu is eligible for three countries.
Dylan Cleaver: The three lessons of Super Rugby Aotearoa
COMMENT: Super Rugby Aotearoa might be far too successful for NZ Rugby's liking.
The best of Herald Sport: Understanding the 'Business of Rugby'
We talk to the biggest and most influential voices in the game about rugby's business.
North v South match: ABs coach's controversial criteria
Ian Foster has revealed how players would qualify to represent the respective teams.
Gatland's brilliant response to All Black's 'deep-seated hatred' barb
Warren Gatland said his Chiefs squad were well aware of Joe Moody's comments.
Sam Cane makes timely Chiefs return
The Chiefs loose forward stocks have been replenished.
Phil Gifford: The All Blacks stunt doomed to fail
COMMENT: ABs v Kangaroos? There's a better chance of Health Minister saying sorry.
First XV rugby: All you need to know about the weekend's big game
First XV rugby is back - and so is the Herald's weekly look at the top matches.
'Dead in the water': ABs-Kangaroos clash already in huge doubt
The historic cross-code clash could already be "dead in the water", according to report.
Rugby: 'It's time for our clubs to restore mana'
A change to this year's Baywide rugby format is seen as an opportunity for Central BOP.
Rival school brawl involving former students
Waitaki old boys attack rival Oamaru school twice ahead of grudge rugby "Blood Match".
All Blacks v Kangaroos: Who would win?
Who would win a hybrid game between the All Blacks and the Kangaroos?
Martin Devlin: We Need to Talk 25th June
'Stop. Start. Penalty. Stop. Start.' - Martin Devlin asks if Super Rugby will set the game right.
NZR confirm talks for All Blacks v Kangaroos
NZR boss has confirmed they're in talks to stage a hybrid clash between the sides.
All Blacks veteran reveals 'deep-seated hatred' for Kiwi team
The Crusaders prop admitted there's some sort of "deep-seated hatred".
UK writer's praise: The shocking stat that shows Barrett's Blues 'excellence'
Blues star signing Beauden Barrett has been praised for his "understated excellence".
20 concussions: Stark warning about hiding head knocks
A former Chiefs player has admitted he hid concussions earlier in his career.
Harry Potter signs rugby deal...the jokes come faster than a quaffle
The Sorting Hat has sent Harry Potter to… the Leicester Tigers.
How New Zealand could host 2027 Rugby World Cup games
New Zealand could host some games of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Huge blow: Barrett ruled out for the season
Barrett has been ruled out of the remainder of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a foot injury.
All Blacks' worry: Referees boss lifts lid on Ian Foster meeting
Lawrence admitted referees must improve after the first two weeks of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
All Blacks height problem: Why rugby is losing its tall men
Lineout woes and depleted locking stocks will cause All Blacks coach Ian Foster concern.
Watch Sky Sport's The Breakdown: Inside the Crusaders camp
Sky's weekly rugby magazine show The Breakdown will be livestreamed tonight from 8.30pm.
Big loss: Blues 'workaholic' in doubt for season
Blues dealt blow as impressive loose forward Tom Robinson undergoes surgery.
Super setback: Chiefs star ruled out of competition
The Chiefs loose forward sustained a fractured metacarpal against the Blues on Saturday.
'Ruthless bullies': All Blacks great lifts lid on famous rivalry
Former All Black Joe Rokocoko lifted the lid on how tough it was to play the Springboks.
Gregor Paul: The ABs don't have a fix for a looming dilemma
COMMENT: The lack of a successor to the All Blacks veteran will start to be a worry.
'Suddenly I saw Jonah': Former England captain's Lomu revelation
England captain hit Jonah Lomu with everything, and nothing happened.
Game of two halves! Black Fern plays for two teams in one game
Honey Hireme crossed teams over the weekend under New Zealand Rugby's new initiative.