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Player ratings: How the All Blacks rated in shock defeat

The verdict on the player performances in the All Blacks' shock loss.

Exclusive: All Black died a week before he was due to meet long-lost love child

Keith Murdoch's love child missed meeting his dying father for the first time by a week.

Gregor Paul: More change is needed - something is seriously wrong with the ABs

Cosmetic surgery applied to the coaching team has not cured all the All Blacks' ills.

Auckland confirm status as contenders with win over Otago

Auckland have shaken off last week's shock loss to teach Otago a lesson.

Wallabies bounce back with stunning victory over Springboks

The Wallabies have continued their home domination of South Africa.

Paul Lewis: The All Blacks are in no place to criticise eligibility laws

OPINION: Ian Foster should have a good long look in the mirror before commenting again.

Work to be done: Black Ferns not at their best in scrappy win

The Black Ferns' battling victory over Australia confirmed there's still work to be done.

Back in Black? Damian McKenzie on his World Cup dream and uncertain future

Damian McKenzie knew the risk he was taking in leaving his All Blacks spot vacant.

Hawke's Bay survive big Shield scare to claim 13th defence

Hawke's Bay pulled of a comeback victory to claim their 13th defence of the log o' wood.

Canterbury canter past Tasman to continue dominance

A fired-up Canterbury have made a mismatch of tonight's clash between NPC heavyweights.

Brodie Retallick: The key improvements All Blacks made at Ellis Park

Brodie Retallick is set to return from a facial injury for Hawke's Bay this weekend.

Gregor Paul: The monster made from changing rugby's eligibility laws

OPINION: The unintended consequences of eligibility laws are becoming clear.

Liam Napier: The four big threats the Pumas pose to the All Blacks

Could the Cheika factor inspire the Pumas to another victory over the All Blacks?

Opinion: The Auckland schoolboy rugby final no one wants to talk about

Opinion: A cone of silence surrounds the Auckland 1A Premiership final in first XV rugby.

How new Black Fern reached the top by becoming a mum

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu wanted to be a better mum, and also ended up becoming a Black Fern.

Elliott Smith: Axed players prove All Blacks developing ruthless edge

OPINION: One player might need to find an extra gear to return to the black jersey.

'Crunch time': Coach facing sleepless nights before Black Ferns selection

The Blacks Ferns' clash with Australia is their last ahead of the World Cup squad naming.

Foster's rare move: The reasons behind All Blacks team selections

The All Blacks team to face the Pumas speaks to a foreign notion of Ian Foster's tenure.