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Focus Sport: Ethan Blackadder and Tupou Vaa'i talk about life in the All Blacks environment

Ethan Blackadder and Tupou Vaa'i talk about life in the All Blacks environment. Video / allblacks.com

How the All Blacks are setting the tone up front

In-form All Blacks front-rowers set the tone but they've always had one eye on the Boks.

Taniwha show plenty of heart

Northland put in a massive defensive effort to rattle Tasman before losing at home.

Worst in three years: Why Springboks are worried ahead of All Blacks clash

The Springboks need to turn things around – and fast.

Hawke's Bay cling on to Ranfurly Shield in golden point thriller

The Magpies had a Falcon to thank after they swooped in to steal a dramatic victory.

Gregor Paul: The biggest reason for All Blacks' drastic turnaround

OPINION: One reason stands out as critical to All Blacks' improvement, writes Gregor Paul.

Phil Gifford: Four talking points from All Blacks and Wallabies wins

Opinion: Including previously unimaginable pats on the back for Sir Clive and Quade.

'We've got to be more ruthless': ABs coach expects critics to pick holes in win

Ian Foster says there's a lot of guys playing themselves into form in the All Blacks.

Tiaan Falcon slots winner in golden point victory over Bay of Plenty

Real Bay retains the Shield

Taranaki impress on NPC return

The Championship leaders made a strong statement on their return to the NPC.

All you need to know: All Blacks v Pumas

All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' clash against Argentina in Brisbane.

Phil Gifford: Why shock All Blacks loss tonight won't matter

OPINION: If experimental All Blacks lose test to Pumas this weekend, so what?

Paul Lewis: Is this the most sublime All Blacks moment ever?

Great tries have been scored for and against them, but this one could trump them all.

Magpies poised for Battle of the Bays Shield defence

"Slow starters" square off with Steamers

Gregor Paul: The two tests All Blacks must win to reclaim title of world's best

Opinion: ABs could be No 1 by Monday - but they'll know that title is not deserved...yet.

Canterbury claim controversial NPC win over Waikato

Canterbury took the spoils in a one-point thriller in Hamilton.

Savea's challenge to All Blacks ahead of Pumas rematch

Savea said the Pumas are like a wounded beast and still very dangerous.

Game over? Blow for top Auckland teams' bid to play in NPC, Farah Palmer Cup

Exclusive: NZ Rugby wants answers after plea for travel exemption is rejected.