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Dynamic duo: Savea and Cane to start in Bledisloe clash
It's the Ardie Savea and Sam Cane show in Perth this weekend as ABs side revealed.
Watch: Steve Hansen on latest All Blacks team
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen fronts the media after naming his side to face South Africa.
All Blacks' big World Cup experiment: Beauden Barrett to fullback
With only four tests until the World Cup, the All Blacks have shaken things up.
Stripper in Chiefs scandal: 'Rugby drinking culture should be discouraged'
The stripper in the Chiefs scandal says rugby's drinking culture should be discouraged
Tew: 'Not easy' to change rugby's issues
NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew admits changes recommended by the review won't be easy.
Donald to lead Chiefs into Lions' den
A year after beating Wales, Stephen Donald has the chance to do likewise against the Lions
Watch: Maori ABs and Black Ferns face off
History means a lot to the Maori All Blacks as they set to make some against the Lions
Maori All Blacks set for all-out attack
Damian McKenzie will play at No10 for the New Zealand Maori against the Lions.
Kicking game peril for Lions
Beauden Barrett's ability with the boot has the potential to devastate the tourists.
Lions likely to name top team
If the Lions lose again their confidence will take a huge hit ahead of the first test.
Lions make 15 changes for Blues clash
Kiwi Jared Payne to start in the 13 jersey as Gatland saves heavy firepower for Crusaders.
Tests to take priority - Warburton
The Lions will target the test series at all costs, even at the expense of midweek matches
Gatland chasing hearts and minds
Lions coach Warren Gatland is hoping to build bridges after a controversial tour in 2005.
Crusaders prepare for fired-up Chiefs in Suva
Grudge match between New Zealand's top two ranked teams set to explode in tropical heat.
Super Rugby: Dream start for Chiefs
It was a dramatic way for the Chiefs to snap their run of six defeats at the hands of their southern rivals.
Confirmed - Tietjens says yes to Samoa
Sir Gordon Tietjens has been confirmed as Samoa's new sevens coach.
Chiefs go top after edging Crusaders
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder might have endured a difficult evening after watching his previously table-topping side lose their place.
All Blacks win World Cup
The All Blacks are still the World Cup champions. Richie McCaw has led his side to a second straight World Cup triumph.