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Updated A Hawke's Bay girl was told she could only play in a girl's sevens team instead of her 1st XV.

Pressure mounts to allow girl to play in 1st XV

The 11-year-old was told she had to play in an all-girls team instead.
Will Jordan in action against the Chiefs in Christchurch.

Jordan delighted to re-sign with Crusaders

The utility back rejected offers from other NZ Super Rugby teams.

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Wellington rugby player banned for using illicit substance after club game

The matter has been referred to police.
Joe Moody leaves the field with a knee injury.

Moody in line to face Stormers despite nasty leg gash

The Crusades prop's left-knee was cut open by a stray boot.
Northland's Scott Gregory playing for New Zealand.

Junior Wallabies dominate Baby Blacks

Australia beat New Zealand to win the Oceania U20s Rugby Championship for the first time.
Damian McKenzie.

Dominant Chiefs embarrass Bulls

Damian McKenzie scored 21 points in the record-breaking Super Rugby win.

The French pack celebrate a try.

French resistance: Le Blues thump Scotland

It was just the fourth test rugby win in 14 for France.
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane.

Cane back running after neck fracture

The All Blacks flanker suffered the injury against the Springboks last October.

Ryan Crotty is tackled during the 2018 French series in New Zealand.

French rugby proposes lowering tackle height

The call comes after the death of three French players in 2018.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

Hansen says TMO made correct call

The All Blacks coach says there was "no doubt" Courtney Lawes was offside.
Ben Smith makes a break against England.

As it happened: All Blacks vs England

The All Blacks pulled off a come-from-behind win over England.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

Test 'bigger than Lions series' - Hansen

The All Blacks haven't played England in a rugby test since 2014.

Dan Carter in action for the Kobelco Steelers in Japan.

Dan Carter's warning to England

The two-time Rugby World Cup winner thinks England may struggle against the All Blacks.

Brad Shields.

England name squad for All Blacks test

Three New Zealand-born players will line up against the All Blacks
All Blacks Steve Hansen.

Players running on empty, warns Hansen

The All Blacks boss wants a global rugby season to reduce fatigue.
The streaker came onto the field at the end of the match.

Eden Park streaker wants your help paying fine

"Could you spare another dollar for that extra 30 seconds of entertainment?"
Wellington Lions coach Chris Gibbes

Former Waikato coach takes reins at Wellington

Ospreys forwards coach Chris Gibbes has left Europe for head coaching role with Wellington.
Eddie Jones (Photosport)

England Rugby and Eddie Jones keen to extend contract beyond 2019

Eddie Jones admits his reign as England rugby could be extended beyond the 2019 World Cup.
Vern Cotter (Getty Images)

Vern Cotter appointed coach of Montpellier for French Top 14

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter will return to the French Top 14 with Montpellier next season.
All Blacks flag (file)

All Blacks' hotel room bugged ahead of Test

NZR chief executive Steve Tew says the All Blacks haven't accused anyone for planting a listening device in the All Blacks' hotel room.