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A number of respected rugby analysts from outside South Africa were disappointed by Jacques Nienaber's tactics during the Lions series. http://dlvr.it/S6jBVm

Coach Tony Brown has raised the tantalising prospect of the brothers appearing on either flank for the Highlanders - if they make it through the NPC. http://dlvr.it/S6hSXk

First five-eighth Marty Banks is back for another stint at the Highlanders. http://dlvr.it/S6fMnx

Chiefs boss has "absolutely no concerns whatsoever" about the make-up of the man signed to take the spot of "irreplaceable" Damian McKenzie. http://dlvr.it/S6dcNJ

South African staff member returned false positive Covid-19 test while a number of ABs visited a ‘location of interest’ less than a fortnight before flying to Perth. http://dlvr.it/S6cvTR

Lions captain Du'Plessis Kirifi and Northern Stars netballer Mila Reuelu-Buchanan apologise for hosting and attending parties during level 4 lockdown. http://dlvr.it/S6ZwFm

Coach Dave Rennie talks of changes for Bledisloe III in Perth and veteran playmaker Cooper has been impressing him. http://dlvr.it/S6ZBmx

Former All Blacks coach says rugby's 'old and antiquated' laws are confusing and detrimental to the safety of players. http://dlvr.it/S6Xd7Y

South African superstar set for a bumper payday at Toulon, Sonny Bill Williams' former club. http://dlvr.it/S6X0hL

All Black champion centre's thoughtful act was repeated by grateful Wallabies rival. http://dlvr.it/S6WWlt

The new All Blacks captain choked up when describing what it meant to his family, who he shared the news with via a video call from Perth. http://dlvr.it/S6Trzd

James Harrington guides you through all the clubs in the French top flightToulouse parade their Champions Cup and Top 14 trophies earlier this year (AFP/Getty Images)James Harrington guides you through all the clubs in the French top flight http://dlvr.it/S6RkHh

New Zealand Rugby confirms what will be plastered across the front of All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys in 2022. http://dlvr.it/S6Qdg1

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi will join fellow halfbacks Mitchell Drummond and Bryn Hall for the Crusaders' 2022 campaign. http://dlvr.it/S6PpbG

With a new skipper, and a trio of key players staying behind, Ian Foster's men are ready for their long haul on the road. http://dlvr.it/S6LW2y

OPINION: I wish Ian Foster luck, but if he comes back from France without the Rugby World Cup in 2023, it's time for Scott Robertson's chance. http://dlvr.it/S6LW23

Legendary skipper admits it's a tough task, but one player sticks out above all. http://dlvr.it/S6KSfw

Almost everything is on the table when it comes to New Zealand’s three major domestic rugby competitions, including the worst case scenario of a non-championship year. http://dlvr.it/S6GqTj

Newly extended ABs coach says there was no pressure applied over his contract, but it's positive to have it settled. http://dlvr.it/S6GqS6

Springboks maestro gets his submissions in for misconduct hearing - but has he simply exposed some of rugby's ugly truths? http://dlvr.it/S6FmnN

All Blacks given certainty through to the end of the World Cup, with Ian Foster rewarded with a contract extension. http://dlvr.it/S6CGfk

“It was like, ‘Bugger this – let’s just get on the phone and talk,’’’ All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock says. http://dlvr.it/S6CGfJ

Queensland Premier saves vexed tournament and there are hopes of a breakthrough for Bledisloe 3 in Perth. http://dlvr.it/S6BD4V

Olympic gold medallist Alena Saili had about 40 hours of freedom after managed isolation before New Zealand went into lockdown. However, Saili says there is a silver lining to it. http://dlvr.it/S67qCr

Rangiora Reweti was selected for the under-18 national Māori women's rugby squad and played in the 2019 Hanan Shield squad for South Canterbury. http://dlvr.it/S67qCd

Ex-Boks coach defends their dour style and challenges ABs to come to South Africa to prove who's best. http://dlvr.it/S66yy9

Richie Mo'unga's 10 per cent share in top Sydney galloper means Child Cancer Foundation gets another hefty boost. http://dlvr.it/S65B2Q

Joel Stranky says the success of the British and Irish Lions test series proves South Africa could host the Rugby Championship. http://dlvr.it/S65B02

Mark Robinson fends off claims from across the Tasman that there was a lack of consultation and notice over the All Blacks not flying to Perth for next weekend's test. http://dlvr.it/S633rG

Former Taranaki All Black Kieran Crowley was ready to return to New Zealand when the chance to remain in Italy and coach the national team became available. http://dlvr.it/S61pCV

When the Springboks arrived in Nelson on August 20, 1981, they arrived to a city bitterly divided over the question of apartheid. http://dlvr.it/S61p8b

The All Blacks' decision not to travel to Perth has sparked another round of accusations across the Tasman as Sanzaar alliance feels strain again. http://dlvr.it/S5zrNQ

Exclusive: The head of USA Rugby is frustrated by lack of a meaningful test programme, but sees NZ as a potential ally to change the global game. http://dlvr.it/S5yQj2

The Southland Stags scheduled clash with North Harbour on Friday night has been shifted to the end of the season and its next home assignment against Counties could follow suit. http://dlvr.it/S5wPdL

Michaela Blyde's quick trip to see boyfriend Michael Brake has been extended thanks to lockdown. http://dlvr.it/S5wPcr

The former synchronised swimmer is taking on a new job as CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation. http://dlvr.it/S5rdZH

Although the Black Ferns' tests against Australia are in doubt, the Blacks Ferns are locked in for four tests in Europe later this year. http://dlvr.it/S5rdZ1

OPINION: It's hard to imagine any of the All Blacks' eight tries in the second Wallabies test being scored against a top team like the Springboks, http://dlvr.it/S5qVB4

The rugby league star is in line to play for Auckland in Saturday night's NPC game against Bay of Plenty. http://dlvr.it/S5n5ww

In 2016, as a Southland Girls' High School pupil, Alena Saili decided she wanted to be an Olympian. Five years later she returned to her old school with an Olympic gold medal draped around her neck. http://dlvr.it/S5n5vk

Michaela Blyde hopes other females are inspired by the Black Ferns Sevens' deeds at the Olympics. http://dlvr.it/S5m03S

Plenty to ponder as the Bledisloe-holders head next to Perth for a third straight clash against the Wallabies. http://dlvr.it/S5jdgy

Greg Rowlands was a key figure in Bay of Plenty's championship team in 1976, the year he made the All Blacks. http://dlvr.it/S5jdgN

Northland lose a player to a red card for the second week in a row as Taranaki run away with game in second half. http://dlvr.it/S5hlXm

Australia's ex-coach pays tribute to the 'excellent' All Blacks performance at Bledisloe Cup and their 'real improvement'. http://dlvr.it/S5gBcG

Australian commentators lament the Wallabies' 19-year trophy drought while admiring the 'ruthless' All Blacks. http://dlvr.it/S5gBbf

Slightly over 25,000 people turned up to see the All Blacks beat the Wallabies yet again. So are the All Blacks just too good? http://dlvr.it/S5fKkP

The red-and-blacks aim to bounce back from their first-up loss as they host an improving Turbos side in Christchurch. http://dlvr.it/S5cd2L

The defending champion Mako take on their fellow provincial heavyweights in an NPC clash at Nelson's Trafalgar Park. http://dlvr.it/S5cd0R

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