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Ireland's year? 2016 made for AB defeat

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

Cubs fans keep All Blacks up

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

Hansen: Smith has served his penance

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.

Three things to know about ABs team

Three things to know about the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Chicago, named by coach Steven Hansen this morning.

What makes Liam Squire so good

It's Liam Squire's dominance in the collision that has pushed him into the No 6 jersey for the encounter with Ireland

All Blacks throw a curve ball in Chicago

The All Blacks have selected Jerome Kaino to start at lock in Sunday morning's clash with Ireland in Chicago.

Valerie Adams poses with All Blacks and Manu Samoa cutouts in Apia

Valerie Adams has arrived in Samoa as part of her travels as New Zealand's first Pacific Sports Ambassador.

Ins and outs of super rugby

It was a case of good and bad news yesterday for two walking-wounded of Hawke's Bay Magpies and Super Rugby's the Highlanders as as

Ellis leads Kiwi-heavy Baabaas at Wembley

New Zealand players dominate the Barbarians who face a scratch South African team at Wembley on Sunday, with veteran Crusader Andy

Dan Carter's legal action after steroid scandal

Dan Carter and two other players from French side Racing 92 are to take their case to the public prosecutor after confidential medical records were made public by media.

How the All Blacks stay on task for perfection

There is a concept in Japan known as shokunin. Literally translated it means artisan, but that doesn't really get across the full

The two occasions Ireland beat New Zealand

Ireland have never beaten the All Blacks but New Zealand has lost to Ireland in rugby - twice.

Kiwi set to make test debut for Ireland against All Blacks

Ireland will be without three of their leading loose forwards for this weekend's test against the All Blacks in Chicago.

How to pressure the All Blacks

Former Lions and Scotland coach Sir Ian McGeechan on what teams need to do to beat the All Blacks during the Northern tour.

What rugby? ABs anonymous in Chicago

The Chicago Cubs are being swamped by the Cleveland Indians in baseball's World Series. And the All Blacks look like they are being swamped by the Cubs so far.

Don't panic: AB's test missing from guide

Don't panic All Blacks fans. You'll be able to see all of the All Blacks' Northern Tour tests on Sky Television despite it being missing from the latest Skywatch magazine.

Player behind Cheika's injury revealed

One of Michael Cheika's Wallabies players has let slip who cause the shoulder injury that put him in hospital.

ABs get shoutout at Chicago Bulls game

The All Blacks have been well received by fans at a Chicago Bulls game as their United States trip begins.