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'Keep the faith': Luxon weighs in on Crusaders' struggles
Luxon remains confident in the team's ability to reach the playoffs and handle adversity.

Winners and Losers: The RTS experiment is failing
OPINION: The salary cap money could have been better spent, writes Chris Rattue.

Phil Gifford: Two title favourites on course for collision
OPINION: Kiwi teams heading in opposite directions are among the main talking points.

Crusaders left with booby prize after Kiwi coaching scramble: Gregor Paul
OPINION: Gregor Paul says the Crusaders may now be wondering about Razor's replacement.

'That one hurts': Loss to Force puts Crusaders bottom
'When we get it right, we're a dangerous team. We've just got to get it right more often.'

Crusaders drop to last after loss against Force
All the action as the Crusaders crashed to defeat in Perth against the Force.

Ruthless Blues send title statement
The Blues underlined their Super Rugby credentials with a seven-try wet weather clinic.

Special meeting called: Unions propose radical shake-up for NZR
Unions' demand for three members with provincial experience a sticking point.

Bryce 'Uncle' Heem: The 35-year-old defying age in Super Rugby
The oldest Blues player continues to led the way with record gym numbers and performances.

Hastings to host Magpies first Ranfurly Shield defence
Shield fever to hit Hastings in June.

'It would be massive': Why NZ Rugby is backing Auckland downtown stadium
New Zealand Rugby has traditionally taken a neutral stance with Auckland stadium debates.

'Don't have many words': Hurricanes pass Drua test in Suva
It wasn't the prettiest win the Hurricanes will have this season, but it showed plenty.

Highlanders shut out by Reds
All the action as the Highlanders were beaten by the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

Hurricanes stay perfect in Fiji
All the action as the Hurricanes eased past the Fijian Drua in Suva.

'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early
'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.

Chiefs Manawa awards 2024 highlight special players
Captain and Black Fern Kennedy Simon took home several awards after an outstanding season.

Liam Napier: What Manu, and rugby, can learn from RTS, Benji struggles
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and SBW's cross code switches spell out lessons for Joey Manu.

Local kids train with All Blacks Sevens stars
Rugby players and fans have flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols.

'Never say never': Foster won't rule out international coaching return
The former All Blacks coach has signed to join Japan's Toyota Verblitz.

Super Rugby Selections: Tele'a named for Blues return
The team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.

'No reason' Manu can't have same success as SBW - Hansen
'It’s no different to what we did with Sonny.'

Iwi eases gang tensions after rugby van shooting
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leaders confident the fracas was a 'one-off', says iwi chair.

Gregor Paul: Pity incoming Super Rugby CEO's unenviable position
OPINION: Give the new man a few months and he'll be broken.

Bonnie Jansen: World Rugby's ballsy idea will disrupt women's game
OPINION: Size matters: The controversial shift in women's rugby and its implications.

Japanese club secure huge coup in signing Kiwis fullback
Toyota Verblitz announced two blockbuster acquisitions.

Liam Napier: Barrett bucks All Blacks trend with sabbatical option
OPINION: Barrett, Hurricanes and All Blacks will reap rewards of his Irish excursion.

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby still as explosive as the NRL
OPINION: The competition is much-maligned but remains a wildly entertaining product.

Jordie Barrett extends All Blacks deal, to take unique sabbatical
Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services beyond 2027.