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Warriors v Cowboys player ratings: Which player produced the perfect game?

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Cowboys in Christchurch.

How Chris Wood found perfect moment to lead All Whites on World Cup stage

After an injury-hit Premier League season, Chris Wood looks fit and focused.

Phil Gifford: The red-hot Hurricanes would have beaten most test sides

OPINION: The Hurricanes' amazing victory was a display of extraordinarily cool control.

NRL legends back call for second New Zealand team

Warriors boss Cameron George says local leagues need funding before expansion.

Hurricanes v Chiefs player ratings: Who starred days out from All Blacks squad naming?

OPINION: How the players rated in the Hurricanes’ 60-5 win over the Chiefs.

'He's dangerous': How the All Whites plan to contain Egypt’s talismanic striker Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah scored 257 goals and had 123 assists during his Liverpool career.

'I'm in a much better place': All White confident of World Cup impact after nightmare season

The Kiwi defender managed just eight league starts after a run of injuries.

Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best

Where will tonight's final eventually rank amongst the annals?

Exclusive: Kane Williamson reflects on timing and legacy after test retirement

The 35-year-old says a growing family life helped confirm his timing to quit.

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby’s dream final can’t disguise the game’s deeper woes

OPINION: The Hurricanes will pocket about $1m profit from the sold-out final.

Rookies, breakout star tipped for Dave Rennie’s All Blacks squad

Several rookies and this year's breakout star could be included in the All Blacks squad.

Quadrangular team of the century: The All Blacks in and those who missed out

The four schools involved have produced nearly 8% of all 1232 All Blacks.

Why bums on seats are still rugby's most important metric

OPINION: Matatū’s record crowd followed five years of steady community building.

Michael Burgess: All Whites – the night of our lives and a day we will never forget

OPINION: There had been so much global focus on this match because of the Iran factor.

'Not a dickhead': CEO Cam George’s golden rule for the Warriors

The club has sold out all but one home game in New Zealand this season.

Sports boss Melodie Robinson leaves TVNZ for new role at Amazon in New York

Her exit comes as TVNZ eyes NRL rights and builds its new paywall sports model.

A century of school pride on the line at New Zealand’s oldest rugby tournament

The Quad marks 100 years in Whanganui with Wellington chasing win No 34.

'We belong': Jason Pine on the All Whites' changing expectations

Elijah Just became New Zealand’s top men's World Cup scorer inside an hour.

'Twenty million beers': Inside the euphoric All Whites v Iran World Cup watch party

All Whites fans and former players were fizzing after Elijah Just's World Cup double.

All Whites v Iran player ratings: The pair of Kiwis who top scored with 9/10

How the All Whites players rated in their 2-2 World Cup draw with Iran.

All Blacks watch: 'Leave the acting to Tom Cruise'

Cam Roigard sparked debate after feigning injury to set up a Hurricanes try.

World Cup call: Who will take the field for the All Whites against Iran?

OPINION: The most anticipated All Whites selection in years, due to the circumstances.

Alex Powell: Liam Lawson’s form is ruining Red Bull’s masterplan

OPINION: What we learned from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

'The most unprofessional thing': What we learned from Warriors' controversial defeat to Sharks

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' defeat to the Sharks in Auckland.

'An expression of white supremacy?': Fifa probes referee's hand signal

Shaun Evans was filmed making an upside-down 'OK' sign in the VAR booth.

Auckland Grammar crush King’s in one of biggest wins over rivals

Auckland Grammar continue to impress, while Kelston hit up a cricket score.

Private jets and pitch-side seats: How the ultrarich are doing the World Cup

Washington Post: How billionaires are travelling in style for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

An ex-Warriors star arrives home after a remarkable journey from footy to fashion

Lewi Brown is a former NRL player who has found success in the world of fashion.

Warriors v Sharks player ratings: Star prop shines in absence of captain

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Sharks in Auckland.

Hurricanes v Blues player ratings: Who took the penultimate chance to impress All Blacks selectors?

OPINION: How the players rated in the Hurricanes’ 57-21 win over the Blues.

Ben Stokes expected to play for Durham during England’s second Test

Telegraph UK: Stokes is expected to play for Durham against Northamptonshire next week.

Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: All Blacks - and hopefuls - step up in lopsided semi-final

OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs’ 49-12 win over the Crusaders.

The 'secret' ambition shaping Chris Wood's incredible All Whites career

Chris Wood’s 90 caps and 45 goals make him New Zealand’s most prolific All White.

Moana Pasifika rescue plan revealed: How Winston Peters could help save Super Rugby side

Peters is expected to review the plan before NZ Rugby decides this month.

Liam Napier: Why the Chiefs and Hurricanes will reach Super Rugby final

Opinion: The Hurricanes should cast aside the Blues and McKenzie could propel the Chiefs.

'Here I am': Emirates Team New Zealand director on a decade of living with MND

The 56-year-old still travels with the team and works as a lawyer despite the disease.

Alice Soper: Kane Evans' honesty shows how little league has changed

OPINION: He revealed he once planned to take his own life after achieving his NRL dream.

Legendary All Blacks, a Hollywood star and a streaming flop: How NZ Rugby spent $25m making videos

NZR spent about $25m on NZR+, which will now be folded into AllBlacks.com.

Olympic pressure mounts as Sport NZ funding squeeze threatens grassroots sport

Sport NZ's four-year funding has been cut by $9.4m in the latest Budget.

Fifa World Cup immigration chaos: US deports award-winning referee

NY Times: On the eve of the tournament, the US is turning some officials and fans away.

'Go out and perform': The key selection change for All Whites' latest campaign

All 26 All Whites trained together for the first time in San Diego.

Gregor Paul: The back-row formula Rennie needs for July tests

OPINION: Dave Rennie is weighing power, speed and skill ahead of the July tests.

Goalmouth scramble: What do Americans really think of the World Cup?

Casual US sports fans are put off by the cost of attending matches.

Bazeley sets date to name All Whites lineup for opening World Cup clash

Coach Darren Bazeley will finalise his starting XI on June 12 in San Diego.