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Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round

9 August 2025

Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round

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Delight for Northland replacement hooker James Mullan after his second-half hat-trick steered the Taniwha to a 22-17 NPC win over Southland in Whangarei
	9 Aug: Delight for Northland replacement hooker James Mullan after his second-half hat-trick steered the Taniwha to a 22-17 NPC win over Southland in Whangarei... more

Northland prop Marcel Renata is relishing his new home up north for the NPC rugby campaign, ahead of tonight's round-two contest against Southland in Whangarei
	8 Aug: Northland prop Marcel Renata is relishing his new home up north for the NPC rugby campaign, ahead of tonight's round-two contest against Southland in Whangarei... more

Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return
	8 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return... more

Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC
	8 Aug: Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC... more

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029
	8 Aug: New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029... more

One-test All Blacks prop Aidan Ross has been named in Australia's squad for the Rugby Championship
	7 Aug: One-test All Blacks prop Aidan Ross has been named in Australia's squad for the Rugby Championship... more

Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level
	7 Aug: Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level... more

Weightlifter Olivia Selemaia is relishing the chance to rub shoulders once again with former Commonwealth Games champion David Liti at the upcoming World Championships in Norway
	7 Aug: Weightlifter Olivia Selemaia is relishing the chance to rub shoulders once again with former Commonwealth Games champion David Liti at the upcoming World Championships in Norway... more

A former All Blacks first-five has made his prediction for the Rugby Championship - and it's one that will disappoint New Zealand fans
	6 Aug: A former All Blacks first-five has made his prediction for the Rugby Championship - and it's one that will disappoint New Zealand fans... more

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02 Aug: Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth +++++++++++++++

04 Aug: Dame Lisa Carrington has come to the rescue for New Zealand's K4 women's kayak squad ++++++++++++++

08 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return ++++++++++++++

30 Jul: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is welcoming an increase in international tests, with five more games scheduled for the end of the year +++++++++++++

28 Jul: Cyclist Tadej Pogacar has won his fourth Tour de France +++++++++++++

03 Aug: A second half surge has propelled Bay of Plenty to a 37-7 thumping of Tasman in their NPC match in Tauranga +++++++++++++

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