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This week on Playmakers Rugby Stories, Black Ferns Olympic gold medallist Ruby Tui has a korero with her departing sevens coach Allan Bunting... as they dive into how he turned around the side from Silver in Rio 2016 to gold in Tokyo, with one of the best sporting cultures Aotearoa's ever seen.

This week on Playmakers Rugby Stories... Jeff Wilson dives into the All Blacks early 2000's era with Mils Muliaina... and yes, Mils talks about THAT game in 2007... plus, how he even came to be in the All Blacks after his family moved to Invercargill from Samoa...   Also... Mils isn't actually his name...

This week, Jeff Wilson takes a trip down memory lane with All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan.  JK, who is arguably one of the most passionate figures of the game, explains how a shy teenager from Mangere found rugby, before living a life that included one of the greatest All Blacks careers, the discovery of fine wine & culture in Italy and big decisions, which included a switch to Rugby League & coaching

Sky's Joey Wheeler catches up with former team-mate Elliot Dixon, to find out everything from rugby in Japan, playing for the All Blacks, and his infamous try for the Highlanders in the 2015 Super Rugby final. 

Sky Sport's Joey Wheeler chats to former Highlander Michael Collins about growing up in Queenstown and fulfilling his dream to become a professional rugby player.

With the Farah Palmer Cup about to kick off, Auckland coach and Black Ferns legend Anna Richards talks footy with Sky Sport's Rikki Swannell.

Hurricanes centurion, 11 test All Black and current Force cult hero Jeremy Thrush joins Mils Muliaina to talk footy, mullets, practical jokes and the Canes' rise to the top of Super Rugby in 2015-16.

Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Jeff Wilson enlists the help of one of the best; former All Black's captain Kieran Read, as they dive into 'what makes good leadership?

From All Blacks great to preparing for his French Rugby semi-final this weekend, with an eye on another title.. Jerome Kaino dials in from his home in France to catch up with Mils Muliaina, and takes a look back on his successful run and ponders life after rugby

The one that got away, Nick Evans, talks about leaving New Zealand and forging a highly successful career with English club Harlequins. He talks to Sky Sport's Tony Johnson about his life in rugby and why he turned down the All Blacks when they asked him back.

The greatest try scorer in All Blacks test history, Doug Howlett, joins Justin Marshall to talk his sudden rise, his crazy pace and doing the haka against the All Blacks.

Former Highlander Brendan "the chainsaw" Laney gives Jeff Wilson the lowdown on his rise to cult hero status, the nickname and the harsh criticism he faced after his sudden call up into the Scotland side.