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Is this the 'new' Kaino? ABs in desperate need of new enforcer

Opinion: There's a link between the ABs stuttering physically and Jerome Kaino retiring.

'Very emotional week': Free entry for Mitre 10 Cup final to 'give back'

Entry will be free at Eden Park for the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final this weekend.

'I was being honest': Sam Cane breaks silence on 'brutal' ABs fans comment

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has admitted he was surprised by the backlash he received.

But what if they lose again? The depressing All Blacks hypothetical

Opinion: Three successive losses for the first time in 22 years is an unthinkable start.

Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha

Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.

Excitement building for the crowning match

Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.

Patrick McKendry: No excuses left for All Blacks superstars in very strange year

Opinion: There will be extra scrutiny on two players and one combination in particular.

Defiant in defeat: Understanding Foster's conservative ABs picks

In the face of staunch criticism, All Blacks coach Ian Foster remains defiant in defeat.

Why All Blacks are being 'held back' in training for Argentina clash

Assistant coach John Plumtree admits the team got a bit carried away this week.

Unpacking Foster's huge call: Which All Blacks superstar to axe?

Opinion: There's plenty Foster needs right this week and most important is selection.

Eight new names in Māori All Blacks squad

Māori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan has selected some new names.

All Blacks' left-field plan to combat 'brain snaps' against Pumas

Ill-discipline cost ABs in defeat - but Ian Foster may have found a way to avoid a repeat.

Barrett reveals immediate departure after final ABs test

Barrett is competing in the Japanese Top League in 2021, which kicks off on January 16.

'You never know': Former All Blacks skipper teases Moana Pacific job

The current Super Rugby assistant isn't quite sure what the future holds at this stage.

30 times in history: How good are ABs after back-to-back defeats?

A look at the last seven times the All Blacks have lost two in a row.

Chris Rattue: And the winner is ... the best and worst of 2020

Opinion: The most and least memorable moments of the sporting year.