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All Blacks have been picked, but who will start where?
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has already picked his starting XV for Sunday's first Bledisloe Cup test, so who will be at first-five, in the loosies and the back three?
Rugby's lightweights to battle for national supremacy
New Zealand's lightweight rugby stars are getting ready to put on a show, one they thought might never happen. Audio
Rugby Championship: All Blacks schedule sorted by end of next week?
New Zealand Rugby hope to have a schedule for the Rugby Championship by the end of next week, then they will ask players if they want to go. Audio
Richie Mo'unga commits to Rugby Championship
All Black first-five Richie Mo'unga has committed to the Rugby Championship in Australia.
Quarantine rules set to force key All Blacks out of Rugby Championship
The All Blacks could be forced to take several rookie first-five's to Australia for the Rugby Championship, with several of New Zealand's top players not keen to go.
All Blacks relishing chance to put provincial pride on the line
The All Blacks are champing at the bit to play for their province. Audio
North versus South rugby: Mitch's at war in mate against mate
Saturday night's North/South rugby match in Wellington has turned team-mates to rivals and friends to foes. Audio
Brook MacDonald: The broken back comeback
A year ago to the day, New Zealand downhill mountain biker Brook Macdonald broke his back. Video
North-South players chasing All Blacks spots, but will there be any test rugby?
The North and South squads have had their first training ahead of this weekend's veritable All Blacks trial, but will there be any international rugby this year?
How Scott 'Razor' Robertson sharpened the Crusaders
Overlooked for the All Blacks job, now in line to help the British and Irish Lions, how did Scott Robertson take the Crusaders back to the top of Super Rugby?
Kicking cancer and conversions: Aaron Cruden says sayonara to NZ rugby
Cancer survivor and World Cup winner, the curtain will fall on Aaron Cruden's time in New Zealand rugby this weekend.
Fred Fereti: Growing women's rugby for the love of it
The Petone women's coach is one of the most important men in New Zealand rugby, fighting to grow the women's game for nothing but love. Audio
Pita Gus Sowakula: Baller turned Chiefs No.8
Sowakula might be playing in a losing team, but the 25-year-old Chiefs No.8 is stamping his mark on Super Rugby and has his eyes on an All Blacks prize. Audio
Dr Bloomfield the 'Eliminator' to star alongside ex All Blacks
Dr Ashley Bloomfield will known as "The Eliminator" when he lines up against the Parliamentary XV, but the Director-General of Health will be a protected species. Audio
Super Rugby: Blues and Crusaders, the battle is back
The bitter rugby rivalry between the Crusaders and Blues and Canterbury and Auckland has been re-ignited ahead of the tomorrow night's clash in Christchurch. Audio
Whetukamokamo Douglas: The power in a name
Whetukamokamo Douglas is a Crusader and a Māori All Black, who's taken his famous name from the East Coast to Italy to Christchurch. Audio
Rugby: Twins in lockdown, Chiefs rally around young dad
The Chiefs are facing some uphill battles in the new Super Rugby season, but for some young players there are even tougher challenges at home. Audio
All Blacks tackling stigmas around mental health
During men's health week this week, New Zealand athletes are playing a significant role in opening up on their struggles with mental health.
European clubs not Six Nations the stumbling block to international season
European clubs and not the Six Nations countries are now the major stumbling block to a global season says New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson.
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Can anyone stop the Crusaders?
Super Rugby Aotearoa is about to kick off for sports starved fans in New Zealand, so can anyone stop the Crusaders from marching to another title?
Kobus Van Wyk: South African star at home with Hurricanes
Kobus Van Wyk is worried about family in South Africa and misses his mum's cooking, but the Hurricanes wing is set to make New Zealand home.
Sam Cane: New blood or the same old?
Sam Cane has completed his ascent from schoolboy prodigy to All Blacks captain, so what kind of leader will he be? Joe Porter investigates.
David Nyika: Boxing, Olympics and Israel Adesanya
David Nyika would love to have the swagger of Israel Adesanya, but his main focus is fighting for gold next year in Tokyo. Video
Tyrel Lomax: Wainui in the blood
Tyrel Lomax loved growing up in Wainuiomata; early morning training's with dad before sharing kai with his mates. Video
Tyrel Lomax: Wainui in the blood
Tyrel Lomax loved growing up in Wainuiomata; early morning training's with dad before sharing kai with his mates. Video