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Jason Pine: Cake Tin debate always sure to rise with Wellington's sports fans

Rugby memories tend to be sour, rather than sweet, at the controversial venue.

Paul Lewis: How All Blacks' conservatism was exposed - and what needs to change

OPINION: The All Blacks' conservative selections and game plans have been laid bare.

2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announced

New coach Wayne Maxwell and his team are thrilled with squad for the upcoming season.

The history lesson 'angry' All Blacks should take heed of

OPINION: Six years ago, the side was in a similarly vengeful mood against Ireland.

'Drama, farmers and a llama': Why James McOnie is excited for All Blacks test

Will Saturday night's series decider against Ireland be Fozzie's day of reckoning?

Liam Napier: The All Blacks' six selection conundrums for series decider

OPINION: Liam Napier breaks down the All Blacks' possible changes.

Mike Hosking: The All Blacks' biggest issue - and why it's not all Foster's fault

This is not a reason to panic and pull out the knives. This is the time for perspective.

Rugby Direct podcast: What is the future of the All Blacks coaching staff?

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks.

On the Razor's edge? Five reasons the All Blacks loss was a good thing

OPINION: Some All Blacks fans will find a silver lining in defeat.

All Blacks drop to all-time low in world rankings after Ireland loss

Ian Foster's men have fallen to their lowest ever position in World Rugby's rankings.

Ian Foster 'a clown': Irish rugby writer slams All Blacks

He's listed a string of decisions and tactical mistakes that led to the All Blacks loss.

Gregor Paul: The subterfuge and strategy that sunk the All Blacks

A sport that promotes its integrity seems happy to have back channels and secret worlds.

ABs' lowest point? Ranking the top 10 teams in world rugby from the weekend

OPINION: Ranking the top teams in world rugby after the weekend of international footy.

Steve Deane: Rugby has become more Squid Game than sporting contest

OPINION: The game that claims to be for everybody has become a game for nobody.

'I back my coach': Ardie Savea says under-fire All Blacks will respond

He says the side is planning a 'massive' response for the series-decider on Saturday.

All Blacks face the media after Ireland loss

All Blacks press conference after Ireland loss. Video / NZ Herald

Ric Salizzo: Managing Marc Ellis, Jonah Lomu and an ABs coach who hated me

Ric Salizzo joins the Between Two Beers podcast.

Chris Rattue: Why Ian Foster is one of the greatest bungles in NZ rugby history

OPINION: NZR fell prey to lazy and uninspired thinking - and poor results keep rolling in.