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There's nothing like an All Black loss to unite the nation, writes Jamie Wall.

“You could ring the New Zealand Rugby Union and see if they’d put Dane Coles in and even it up a bit. Or Sam Whitelock. I’d be happy with either."

“Between us, we need to resolve what the collective will look like beyond this year in order for the players to respond to NZR’s request for approval of the proposed Silver Lake transaction.” In a statement, outgoing NZR chairman Brent Impey said it was “disappointing” the NZRPA hadn’t yet come to the party “Through swift action, good governance and hard work of our people we are fortunate to be one of the best placed national unions in the world. However, we are at a critical juncture and need our players’ support if we are to make the most of the opportunity in front of u...

Zoë George16:06, Apr 29 2021 ELIAS RODRIGUEZ/Photosport NZR chief executive Mark Robinson, left, and and Brent Impey speak to media after the AGM in Wellington on Thursday. New Zealand Rugby’s controversial Silver Lake deal still has to overcome an impasse with the Rugby Players Association, despite its 26 provincial unions voting unanimously in favour of the $387m proposal on Thursday. NZR is waiting for sign-off from the players’ association, but sticking points remain, and it looks as though they will take some time to resolve. NZRPA boss Rob Nichol told Stuff mediation between NZR...

SUPPLIED After a horror weekend of injuries, Aaron Smith says Super Rugby Aotearoa is 'brutal' on the players, and he is looking forward to a more 'balanced' competition in 2022. The 12 Heartland provincial unions have gone public to reveal why NZ Rugby should secure a deal with US investment firm Silver Lake. NZ Rugby and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association are still locked in mediation about a potential deal with Silver Lake, who are understood to be seeking a deal for up to 15 percent of the All Blacks’ commercial rights. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport New Zealand Rugby chief execut...