Chris Rattue rates the All Blacks and Irish players after this morning's epic 40-29 battle won by the men in green.

The Irish media has gone into meltdown after their national rugby team's history-breaking win over the All Blacks. Ireland's major

Irish captain Rory Best says Chicago's river needs to be dyed green to celebrate his team's historic victory over the All Blacks. Best

All Black and Irish fans endured 80-minutes of anguish together watching their teams wrestle with history in Chicago.

As the All Blacks lined up for their pre-game haka, the Irish formed their own honorary formation.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has copped today's streak-ending defeat against Ireland on the chin.

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray is here to analyse and dissect Ireland's incredible win over the All Blacks. Fire your questions through by clicking 'comment'.

An All Black punter will be counting the cost of the loss to Ireland today as hard as any of the men in black.

Ireland have beaten the All Blacks in Chicago and social media is going nearly as mad as the Irish fans at Soldier Fields stadium.

Soldier Field, Chicago, where the All Blacks are playing this morning, is a place where much has happened besides rugby.

One of the keys to the All Blacks' success this year is the way in which they have been able to continue to make good decisions and respond well to pressure.

He's sung for royals and some of the world's greatest dignitaries and to a crowd of 157,000 during The Police reunion tour - now music legend Sting wants to perform for the All Blacks.

Ireland skipper Rory Best insists Joe Schmidt's men treat the ceremonial war dance with full respect but as a "sideshow".

Of all the weeks in the past 108 years to show up in Chicago trying to promote their premium asset, New Zealand Rugby chose the one which saw the Cubs win.

All Blacks Jerome Kaino may have an extended career in the black jersey if he chooses to switch to lock, says captain Kieran Read.

Ahead of tomorrow's run at Soldier Field in Chicago, we propose five more stadiums the All Blacks should visit.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

The Maori All Blacks won a predictable result in Chicago this afternoon, thumping the USA Eagles 54 points to 7.

NZ Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry break down three key questions as the All Blacks prepare to take on Ireland in Chicago.

Richie McCaw was locked in for so long, it almost kept New Zealand narrow minded.

COMMENT: Rugby may have trouble making a blip on the sporting radar in Chicago but the Irish will be demanding every All Black's attention.

Rugby or League? Kiwis or All Blacks? Sure to divide TV audiences throughout the country tomorrow morning as both our boys in black kick off at 9am.

AIG has renewed its contract with New Zealand rugby, retaining its central spot on the All Blacks jersey.

There hasn't been a rugby player quite like Julian Savea. Not in recent memory anyway.

Patrick Tuipulotu will have no Sam Whitelock or Brodie Retallick when he takes to Soldier Field against Ireland this weekend.

A leading United Kingdom rugby writer has told the Home Unions and the British Lions that the answer to beating the All Blacks is under their nose rather than in the gym.

Robbie Deans has suggested the Lions can strong-arm their way to victory over the All Blacks next year.

COMMENT: Another drought over, and a great omen for Ireland as they prepare to play the All Blacks, writes Chris Rattue.

Julian Savea tried to sleep but couldn't. So in the end the All Blacks star got up to watch the Chicago Cubs make history. With

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Aaron Smith has served his penance after naming the halfback in his starting side to face Ireland in Chicago.