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Auckland top North Harbour in Battle of the Bridge

Auckland claimed the spoils in the Battle of the Bridge.

Magpies draw 32-32 with Waikato in epic NPC opener

See-saw battle in Hamilton

'Turning point': Ardie Savea's call to arms for wounded All Blacks

The All Blacks have waited three weeks for the chance to harness the hurt.

A dummies guide to All Blacks v Springboks

The stakes, stats and story lines ahead of the All Blacks' visit to Mbombela Stadium.

South Africa scouting report: Ex-coach on Bok's risky strategy against All Blacks

Former coach analyses the Springboks and their much-vaunted 'Bomb Squad' strategy.

Phil Gifford: Past All Black triumphs show what's needed in South Africa

Do the current ABs have enough players with that mix astute thinking under pressure?

Shelter from the storm: Inside the ABs' isolated week in search of solutions

The team have largely blockaded themselves from the outside world.

Editorial: Do or braai time for All Blacks

OPINION: Our editorial on the impending two-test series in South Africa.

Canterbury put competition on notice in NPC season opener

Canterbury were far too strong for Manawatū in the opening NPC match of the season.

New year, new format: All you need to know ahead of the 2022 NPC season

All you need to know ahead of the new NPC season.

Foster's bold call: The All Blacks axing that sends a big message

OPINION: With his coaching career on the line, Ian Foster has made a key move.

Blockbuster star returns: All Blacks team named for first Springboks test

The All Blacks have named their squad for the first test against South Africa on Sunday.

Springboks coach: 'You are two poor games away from being fired'

Jacques Nienaber was asked about his opposite number Ian Foster's tenuous position.

'It's okay to love': League legends Ian Roberts, Sir Graham Lowe on Manly pride jerseys

'It's okay to love': League legends Ian Roberts, Sir Graham Lowe on Manly pride jerseys. Video / Te Ao

Liam Napier: How All Blacks' once creative attack became too predictable

The onus largely falls on Foster to deliver a vastly improved attacking performance.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks' No 1 problem created by risk aversion

Opinion: For some reason, there's a reluctance for All Blacks to trust youth.

NY Times: Rugby's greatest team, the All Blacks, face a worrisome prospect - decline

New York Times: The All Blacks' myth of invincibility is facing its first real test.

FMG Stadium Waikato ranked among world's best

Least liked stadium is Estadio Ciudad de La Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina.