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Sky TV reclaims Black Caps cricket rights in new six-year deal
The announcement comes after a tough several months of consumer issues for Sky TV.
‘The signing of the year’: Reinvention of James O’Connor
James O'Connor has much to offer the Crusaders - both on the field and off it.
Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back
OPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Sports Insider: Warriors guilty of throwing rocks at glass houses in NRL expansion row
The Warriors put a blocking run on a second Kiwi side.
All Whites power rankings: The top prospects for push to 2026 World Cup
Jason Pine's list ahead of the OFC.
Gregor Paul: Why the Wallabies might outperform the All Blacks by 2027
OPINION: Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies around and makes coaching them enticing.
‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young stars
The race to sign young talent takes a twist. Mike Thorpe reports.
Leon MacDonald to land first job since leaving All Blacks
The 47-year-old left the All Blacks just five tests into Scott Robertson's reign.
Michael Burgess: The simple change needed to fix the Halberg Awards
OPINION: The awards remain special – and are dearly loved – but there's something missing.
NZ Rugby CFO resigns – latest in a string of senior departures
The CFO's resignation comes at a critical time, commercially, for NZ Rugby.
Chris Rattue: Why Warriors fans should be concerned already
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Gregor Paul: NZR’s $60 million financial challenge
OPINION: NZR faces a big deficit next year due to lost sponsorships and reduced deals.
Phil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.
Paul Lewis: The intriguing Super Rugby battles between All Blacks contenders
OPINION: There were two intriguing personnel clashes on Friday night.
Editorial: Rugby’s challenges in spotlight as soccer enjoys its time in the sun
OPINION: The Super Rugby Pacific competition kicks off with storm clouds above.
Phil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekend
OPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.
Elliott Smith: The key coach NZ Rugby must get back on side
OPINION: Olive branch must be extended before Australia pounces
Ranked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players
In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.
Alice Soper: Sam Kerr’s case proves reverse racism doesn’t exist
OPINION: All this time to come to the only conclusion this was ever going to reach.
Gregor Paul: How Razor can win his battle over All Blacks eligibility
OPINION: Razor can't be made to feel that he has lost his licence to push the issue.
Sports Insider: Memo NZR – This is what happens when you ‘dance with the devil’
'Dancing with the devil is easy; it's stepping away that's hard.'
Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby’s murky sponsorship with Ineos ending as it began
A partnership with a petrochemical giant was always an odd fit for NZ Rugby.
Paul Lewis: Ineos v NZ Rugby and the shifting sponsorship dollar
OPINION: Why does Ineos invest so heavily in professional sport?
‘Look up and play’: New freedom for Crusaders could win fans – and games
New attack coach keen to unleash his strike weapons as season opener nears.
Why that was the worst Super Bowl I’ve seen
OPINION: It was the worst Super Bowl I’ve seen. Or to be exact – didn’t see.
‘He’s always in his own zone’: Inside the mind of Chiefs star Travis Kelce
New York Times: How Kelce has balanced fame and leadership heading into the Super Bowl.
Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story
OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks who must make a Super Rugby statement
OPINION: Scott Barrett needs to remind his peers of why he's ABs captain.
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
Editorial: Perenara shows the haka isn’t owned by NZ Rugby
OPINION: Questions are shaded by an inalienable truth about the All Blacks haka.
Paul Lewis: How ABs can turn French squad snub into advantage
OPINION: New Zealand needs to respond in kind to France's under-strength touring side.
Sports Insider: Why NZ Rugby needs Wallabies revival as much as Australia does
OPINION: The All Blacks need strong rivals across the Tasman.
Phil Gifford: Rugby's pivotal year - six talking points for 2025
OPINION: Rugby faces a pivotal year in 2025.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks haka controversy reveals deeper unity issue
OPINION: There is a much bigger issue at play, which does not lie with what Perenara said.
‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All Blacks
TJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.
Chris Rattue: How Ireland continue to benefit from NZ Rugby's mistake
OPINION: Where would Ireland be without their Kiwi connection?
Sports Insider: NFL superstar is secret weapon against Warriors in Las Vegas
NFL legend could help NRL fill Las Vegas stadium
This England rugby team is drowning in mediocrity
OPINION: Faith is evaporating in Steve Borthwick.
Paul Lewis: The concerns raised for Robertson by Mo'unga's Japan decision
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to find new talent for the All Blacks' 10 jersey.
Alice Soper: How content creators will reshape Women’s Rugby World Cup
OPINION: Organisers aim to boost social media coverage and engage new audiences.
Editorial: UFC fighter’s support for Hitler deserves more than condemnation
OPINION: UFC boss should have taken meaningful action against pro-Hitler fighter.
'It was pretty rushed': All Blacks cause reshuffle in England defence
England's opponents frequently used their ultra-aggressive defence approach against them.
Women's sport in 2025: What now for transgender athletes? Is it the Warriors year? Carrington or Ko?
OPINION: Bonnie Jansen breaks down the major talking points for women's sport in 2025.
Red Bull race engineer on what team loves about Liam Lawson
Pierre Hamelin is the key cog between Liam Lawson and the rest of his team.
Paul Lewis: The possible outcomes from an America’s Cup spat
OPINION: Ratcliffe has the money, Ainslie has the sailors. How would a split work?
Sports Insider: Blues v Warriors v Auckland FC – who will capture our sporting affections?
OPINION: The Blues v the Warriors v Auckland FC in the battle for Auckland.
Auckland FC mid-season report card: Can they win it all?
Jason Pine marks Auckland FC's efforts at the midway point of the season.
Meet the national champ who caused one of NZ’s biggest upset runs
Meet the complete unknown who won the national title.
America's Cup chaos and the looming danger to the sport
OPINION: The America's Cup needs a shakeup after the Barcelona Bore ... but not like this.