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Kiwi halfback scooped the official player of the day award and press plaudits. http://dlvr.it/SLbGTN

Irish get bonus point with four tries after 14-man England finally run out of steam at Twickenham. http://dlvr.it/SLb1nd

Ruby Tui spent her childhood on the move, in the shadow of domestic violence. But hers is not a soppy story: "It's just life, man". http://dlvr.it/SLZSCR

Italy are hunting for their first Six Nations win since 2015Stuart Hogg runs with the ball against Italy (Getty Images)Italy are hunting for their first Six Nations win since 2015 http://dlvr.it/SLZ5lQ

Blues coach says late reshuffle contributed to a poor first half against Highlanders, but warned it might be the new norm. http://dlvr.it/SLYMK0

An Olympic, Commonwealth Games and world champion, Gayle Broughton is moving to Australia to live with family. http://dlvr.it/SLXnlL

France will look to continue their march to a Grand SlamRomain Ntamack in action against Wales last year (Getty Images)France will look to continue their march to a Grand Slam http://dlvr.it/SLXW05

The performance of No 10 Stephen Perofeta emphasised the Blues' depth advantage over the Highlanders, and Super Rugby's uneven playing field. http://dlvr.it/SLWgz8

Touching, heartfelt tributes are given by his aiga to 'Inga the Winger' at a family memorial ahead of his funeral tomorrow. http://dlvr.it/SLVcfs

A two-try haul to Taine Plumtree did the trick for Leon MacDonald's men in the Siuper Rugby Pacific clash at North Harbour Stadium. http://dlvr.it/SLV67H

Some would have you believe the Chiefs despise the Crusaders so much they have voodoo dolls for each squad member. http://dlvr.it/SLTPY6

The opening match of Super Rugby Aupiki wasn't really about the game, it was about what the game represents. http://dlvr.it/SLT4B9

Willie Walker says his side is ready to embrace the chance to showcase the women's game on the professional stage. http://dlvr.it/SLSB3c

World Rugby ruling on implications of Russia's suspension sees Lelos book place at France 2023Georgia will compete at next year's Rugby World Cup (Getty Images)World Rugby ruling on implications of Russia's suspension sees Lelos book place at France 2023 http://dlvr.it/SLR4gH

Chief executive Roger Clark 'incredibly disappointed' that masks were not worn properly but says the club is fastidious about keeping people safe. http://dlvr.it/SLQYGP

A big campaign with Taranaki has Blues fullback riding his confidence into the next level in Super Rugby Pacific. http://dlvr.it/SLPrYn

Controversial Aussie reported to be set for shock return to test scene with Argentina and lock horns with the All Blacks again. http://dlvr.it/SLPWk1

The Hurricanes Poua will be led by one of the most respected rugby players in New Zealand. http://dlvr.it/SLNf3l

The 36-year-old fly-half will hang up the boots after the showcase in FranceJohnny Sexton has his eyes on France 2023 (Getty Images)Johnny Sexton retirement set for post Rugby World Cup Johnny Sexton has confirmed has made public his plans to retire …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/SLMXbs

Get to know the cross-coder at the FalconsIwan Stephens scores a try for Newcastle (NurPhoto/Getty Images)Get to know the cross-coder at the Falcons http://dlvr.it/SLM2k3

Leon MacDonald's men bring in Beauden Barrett and Bryce Heem to replace their crocked duo for Highlanders clash. http://dlvr.it/SLLLkQ

South Canterbury will get first crack at lifting rugby’s Ranfurly Shield from Hawke’s Bay in 2022. http://dlvr.it/SLL2hf

OPINION: No, that’s not the Canterbury Farah Palmer Cup team, although it’s not far from it. http://dlvr.it/SLK7kn

The Bristol and Wales scrum-half gives her top tipsKeira Bevan breaks for Wales against France (Getty Images)The Bristol and Wales scrum-half gives her top tips http://dlvr.it/SLJ0SK

Find out more about the teen who has been impressing in regional and U20 rugby this season Joe Hawkins, of Wales U20, scores a try against Scotland (Inpho)Find out more about the teen who has been impressing in regional and U20 rugby this season http://dlvr.it/SLHTpW

The game faces are already on, and there’s a distinct extra edge among the Crusaders ahead of two ding-dong battles with the Chiefs in the space of three weeks. http://dlvr.it/SLGnNl

Picking Tomas Francis to play against France so soon after suffering a concussion puts him at "unnecessary risk of serious harm", an expert warns. http://dlvr.it/SLGSV2

It took 1208 days for the young lock to notch a Super Rugby cap. But during his "big lows" he took it upon himself to grow as a person, even beating Sonny Bill Williams to an off-field award. http://dlvr.it/SLFYYh

We hear all about that fateful day in 2015 from those who were thereItaly celebrate that last win, in 2015 (Inpho)We hear all about that fateful day in 2015 from those who were there http://dlvr.it/SLDR9y

Covid-19 continues to impact the Hurricanes Poua, who have been forced to withdraw from the opening round of Super Aupiki http://dlvr.it/SLCY9v

Could the talented All Black find it hard to resist a big offer to remain in Japan? http://dlvr.it/SLCHgQ

OPINION: Even against a Hurricanes side which had faced big disruptions, Tony Brown's mob failed to fire, and are now really playing catch-up. http://dlvr.it/SLC20s

Fresh off one of their worst performances under his watch, Tony Brown's Highlanders are under the cosh. http://dlvr.it/SLBN4b

Should the Worcester and Scotland wing have been sent off for hand-off?Duhan van der Merwe in action for Worcester Warriors (Getty Images)This was a Duhan van der Merwe red card but should the Worcester and Scotland wing have been sent off for his hand-off against London Irish? http://dlvr.it/SL9L3H

The Hurricanes' fifth-choice hooker and halfback took the field during the narrow win, with one driving down from Palmerston North on game day. http://dlvr.it/SL92HS

The stories of Cherry and Michaela Blyde show how everything and nothing has changed for women's rugby. http://dlvr.it/SL7yNR

In the NFL there are stats galore on pressuring the passer – but how does rugby compare?(Getty Images/Illustration by Jamie Latchford)Is this rugby's hidden arms race? We delve into the world of measuring pressure on playmakers, half-backs and kickers http://dlvr.it/SL7Bgt

Coach airs frustration at players' inability to convert chances and build pressure as they cough up 21 turnovers in loss to the Hurricanes. http://dlvr.it/SL7BFk

A Logan Henry try gave Jason Holland's side a winning buffer going into the final 10 minutes at Sky Stadium. http://dlvr.it/SL6qTg

All Blacks dynamo falls one short of the points-scoring haul in a Japanese league game after getting the better of former Chiefs team-mate Aaron Cruden. http://dlvr.it/SL6GYQ

New coach Greg McWilliams has named a 38-player squad for the championshipIreland's Dorothy Wall scores against Italy last year (Sportsfile/Getty Images)New coach Greg McWilliams has named a 38-player squad for the championship http://dlvr.it/SL4Y2X

If ever there was something such as a 'good defeat', look no further than Moana Pasifika’s 33-12 loss to the Crusaders. http://dlvr.it/SL3zVQ

Crusaders too strong but Moana Pasifika show plenty of grit in first Super Rugby Pasifika outing. http://dlvr.it/SL3SwP

Eight months after competing in Tokyo, New Zealand's return to the world stage is timely with the Commonwealth Games and World Cup looming. http://dlvr.it/SL34TL

Hurricanes Poua join the Blues women with Covid-19 infections in their ranks, sidelining them from Saturday's 'game of three halves' in Taupō. http://dlvr.it/SL2mM3

We bust some misconceptions about brain injuries in rugbyWe bust some misconceptions about brain injuries in rugby http://dlvr.it/SL0t2m

The knowledge around brain injuries is improving – but there is still much to learn. Michael Aylwin reportsIreland's Caelan Doris leaves the field with a head injury in 2020 (Sportsfile/Getty Images)The knowledge around brain injuries is improving – but there is still much to learn. Michael Aylwin reports http://dlvr.it/SL0HhF

As well as a World National Championship, a global club competition could be coming in the future, featuring several Super Rugby teams. http://dlvr.it/SKzNRp

NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has confirmed the All Blacks will play Argentina in the Garden City this year, while Eden Park hosts the ABs twice. http://dlvr.it/SKz4h3

Josh Goodhue says the Aucklanders have quickly refocused after their shortcomings were laid bare in the face of an epic comeback. http://dlvr.it/SKykQP