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Canterbury get home in close win over Hawke's Bay

The Magpies have suffered just their second loss of the NPC season.

New champion to be crowned in Farah Palmer Cup

Waikato's reign as Farah Palmer Cup champions is over.

'Bit of a John Key moment': ABs coach's awkward handshake snub

Assistant coach Joe Schmidt was left hanging by colleague Jason Ryan after the ABs' win.

'Not like it was a surprise': Cheika rues big area where Pumas blew it

Heading into the final two Rugby Championship rounds, all four teams have a 2-2 record.

'The most intense training in a decade': How ABs turned it around

Brodie Retallick said the result of one of the best training weeks he'd experienced.

'We were ruthless': Ian Foster's resounding response to critics

Foster noted the torrid time the ABs endured in the wake of recent results.

'We've been here before': How the world reacted to All Blacks' win

How the world reacted to the All Blacks win over Argentina in Hamilton.

Ruthless All Blacks earn revenge over Argentina; tightest race ever for Championship

The All Blacks delivered the demanded response through a big shift in attacking mindset.

Player ratings: How the All Blacks performed in big win

The verdict on the player performances in the All Blacks' bounce-back win.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks loss presents hypothetical horror story

Opinion: Ponder for a second what next week might look like for professional rugby in NZ.

Licence to roam: What Joe Schmidt brings to All Blacks attack

Liam Napier analyses what Joe Schmidt brings to the All Blacks attack.

Steve Braunias: The dark thrill of the All Blacks losing

OPINION: Losing is an art, like everything else. The All Blacks do it exceptionally well.

'A spicy encore': Auckland schoolboy rugby's 'unfinished business'

There could be a spicy encore to Auckland's schoolboy rugby competition.

Farah Palmer Cup semis preview: A battle between consistency and potential

After seven weeks of competition, be prepared to expect the unexpected in the FPC semis.

Elliott Smith: The two All Blacks who should be starting Pumas rematch

OPINION: Foster and his selectors have stuck with the tried, but not necessarily true.

Black Ferns legend announces impending retirement

New Zealand's most-capped women's rugby player has called time on a glittering career.

All Blacks face unthinkable rankings low if Argentina win again

The side has rarely before suffered a prolonged run of results quite like this.

'Trust me': Aaron Smith says All Blacks have tactics to bounce back

In particular, the kicking strategy of the side will be crucial.