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Retiring fullback Hallam Amos felt he had to tell Wayne Pivac early that he is quitting to become a doctor. http://dlvr.it/SB0J65

Andy Farrell has named his squad for his upcoming November TestsAndy Farrell has picked a 38-player squad for the autumn Tests (Getty Images)Andy Farrell has named his squad for his upcoming November Tests http://dlvr.it/SB0J4n

The man who would arrive at Rugby Park and give coach Scott Robertson a big hongi and a ‘chur bro’ played an instrumental part in embedding the team's haka and bicultural understanding. http://dlvr.it/S9yfW0

NRL great's brief flirtation with rugby didn't go to plan, but that didn't stop him making some big impressions. http://dlvr.it/S9wSPb

A Republican congressman claims rugby is a 'fast-growing sport in America' with the potential to 'put partisan politics aside'. http://dlvr.it/S9wSP5

The 127-test veteran's experience couldn't be ignored and he has replaced Ardie Savea as skipper. http://dlvr.it/S9wSNm

On a winter's night in Sydney, a player never in the spotlight stole all the headlines in a record-breaking performance. Yet, typically, he was having none of the credit. http://dlvr.it/S9wSNJ

Veteran All Blacks lock hoped to play against the Boks, but now has the USA in his sights in Washington DC. http://dlvr.it/S9tlK4

Shock, sorrow, and heavy hearts. The All Blacks are reeling from the news of Sean Wainui's death and have sent their love to his whānau. http://dlvr.it/S9rbBL

Paige Wainui joins the tributes after tragic loss of her husband and one of NZ's brightest rugby stars. http://dlvr.it/S9rbBC

AB great worked with some of the best in the business, but one coach stood out as "the magician". http://dlvr.it/S9rb9z

Eddie Jones has named his squad to take on Tonga, Australia and South AfricaMarcus Smith in England training (Getty Images)England Autumn Internationals Squad 2021 Eddie Jones has resisted the urge to recall some of the England mainstays of recent …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/S9rb9X

He won an age-group world championship title, and scored five tries in a Super Rugby game. But being a Māori All Black was his ultimate honour. http://dlvr.it/S9q0dS

The 25-year-old died in a car crash on Monday, as his Chiefs team-mates express their shock and sadness from the US. http://dlvr.it/S9mrzL

Despite the game-building nature of Sunday's northern tour opener, the ABs coach says they have a lot they want to achieve. http://dlvr.it/S9mrxr

Hosea Gear says his former All Blacks team-mate "is keen" to get back on the horse with East Coast after helping them end their 54-match losing streak. http://dlvr.it/S9mrvX

WRU chief Steve Phillips rejects criticism of add-on fixture against Ian Foster's touring New Zealand side. http://dlvr.it/S9mrt1

Three late tries powered the Mako to a win in the first non-competition match since the demise of the three Auckland teams resulted in the introduction of them. http://dlvr.it/S9kY0D

Parked up in a Tokyo airport, it was a "pretty emotional day" for the former All Blacks coach, as his horse claimed the world's richest race on turf. http://dlvr.it/S9kFvl

Ian Foster's rookie sensation reflects on an unlikely pathway to the top of a game it took him a whiie to warm to. http://dlvr.it/S9kFvC

Gary Gold knows what it takes to beat the All Blacks, but it will be his greatest coaching achievement to do it again next weekend. http://dlvr.it/S9kFv0

Lions end Turbos' winning run with bonus-point victory, but it was a game which was hardly a great advert for rugby. http://dlvr.it/S9kFtP

Just four days after Neil Barnes lambasted the competition's format, the Bulls have become the first Championship side to win all four crossover games in a season. http://dlvr.it/S9gvRK

The Mooloos couldn't overcome the Championship-leading Bulls in Tauranga. http://dlvr.it/S9gZZl

In a tale of two right feet, Richie McCaw's broken one trumped that of Public Enemy No 1 Quade Cooper whose early blunder set the tone. http://dlvr.it/S9gZZZ

Jason Ryan had to think twice a couple of times the past week in his new role as Crusaders Junior XV head coach. http://dlvr.it/S9gZZV

Promotion to the premiership is out of the question, but Otago's three-match losing streak is over. http://dlvr.it/S9gZZR

The Taniwha aim to back up last week's shock win over Waikato against a struggling Otago outfit in Whangārei. http://dlvr.it/S9cFgM

He scored against the All Blacks at the World Cup, but Hallam Amos says it's time to swap his red jersey for a doctor's white coat. http://dlvr.it/S9bqnn

Manasa Mataele is no longer a Crusader, but he isn’t entirely lost to rugby in New Zealand. http://dlvr.it/S9bqnc

Jamison Gibson-Park has won 10 caps for Ireland after joining Leinster in 2016, but he is yet to face the country where he was born and raised. http://dlvr.it/S9bqnQ

Kiwi coach Wayne Pivac says whole squad isn't yet double-jabbed as rugby bosses prepare to bar fans who aren't vaxxed or can't show negative test. http://dlvr.it/S9bqn4

Women in sport are receiving more coverage than ever before, and it's perfect timing as NZ builds up the three World Cups. http://dlvr.it/S9XDCZ

'It's going to be huge': coach Hosea Gear convinces his old mate to join them as they try to end a 54-match Heartland Championship losing streak. http://dlvr.it/S9WmzC

Experienced hooker rejoins Ian Foster's touring squad with a spring in his step after another tough calf rehab. http://dlvr.it/S9Wmyn

Plenty of motivation for sporting stars to get the jab against that 'slippery little critter'', Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/S9WmyN

Glenn Moore says the game has evolved in the two years since the Black Ferns last played a test, but he's confident they can catch up. http://dlvr.it/S9Wmw6

Pivac hasn't coached Six Nations champs against a southern powerhouse yet and he will take on the ABs with at least 21 players unavailable. http://dlvr.it/S9Q5zD

Kendra Cocksedge couldn’t wipe the smile from her dial when she was unveiled as a Matatū foundation player. http://dlvr.it/S9Q5xP

The 23 test All Black has been forced into an early retirement by injury aged just 30. http://dlvr.it/S9Q5w5

Brodie Retallick says a week off in Noosa refreshed minds and bodies ahead of the long haul to Washington DC. http://dlvr.it/S9Q5td

Championship leaders' coach blasts "ridiculous decision" and accuses governing body of bowing down to the bigger provinces. http://dlvr.it/S9Q5pF

All Blacks coach says the defeat on the Gold Coast was a bitter one but has given him a clear idea of where they can get better. http://dlvr.it/S8vNHm

Taranaki youngster wins surprise callup while Sam Cane could make a rare Heartland Championship appearance before his return to the All Blacks. http://dlvr.it/S8sLkq

NZ Rugby still hope to play Farah Cup final in Christchurch on Saturday with Waikato travelling to Canterbury. http://dlvr.it/S8sLj7

Coach Jacques Nienaber puts his hand up, admitting he was directing the shambles that drew the ire of ref. http://dlvr.it/S8rYDZ

You couldn't question the All Blacks' desire in the 31-29 loss to South Africa. But questions remain about some selections. http://dlvr.it/S8rCYz

Championship strugglers knock over Premiership leaders to highlight folly of competition format once more. http://dlvr.it/S8rCXR

Waikato won't be able to train for the next five days following new cases in the region and a return to alert level 3. http://dlvr.it/S8pvvc

The Mako look to bounce back from their last-up loss as they welcome the winless Stags to Lansdowne Park. http://dlvr.it/S8pvsx