All Blacks 'suffering an existential crisis of identity', claims rugby pundit
'A crushing blow to their self-image.'
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All Blacks' 'mystique evaporated’, claims Irish writer
Sense of 'awe and inferiority' has gone, says Irishman.
Robertson throws support behind McKenzie as Ireland grudge match awaits
"He’ll take whatever role is required, he’ll come in and serve the team."
Phil Gifford: All Blacks' season delicately poised after England choke
OPINION: Logic suggests the All Blacks will require a step up to win against Ireland.
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Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor both failed concussion tests against England.
Joe Marler announces England retirement following haka controversy
Joe Marler has retired from international rugby.
All Blacks sweating as injury doubt looms over two key players for Ireland clash
The pair both failed concussion tests in the win over England.
England player ratings: NZ-raised forward stands up against All Blacks
OPINION: A New Zealand-raised player made a momentum-shifting tackle.
Scott Robertson's secret weapon finally comes to life in Twickenham victory
After struggling for impact in 2024, the All Blacks replacements proved the difference.
Player ratings: Which All Black earned a 9?
How the All Blacks rated in their 24-22 victory over England at Twickenham.
'Utter heartbreak': World media reacts to All Blacks v England thriller
Scott Robertson’s men made it three from three against England in 2024.
All Blacks do it the hard way to complete 2024 sweep of England
Scott Robertson's men secured their third successive victory over England.
All Blacks come back to edge England in thriller
The All Blacks needed a late try to edge England at Twickenham.
'He's loaded the gun': All Blacks skipper sends warning to England ahead of clash
Prop riled All Blacks ahead of clash by calling for the haka to be ‘binned’.
Phil Gifford's talking points: Rattling the rush defence against England
OPINION: How the All Blacks plan to counter England’s defensive strategies and more.
Paul Lewis: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot? More like Swing Low, Sweet Whining
OPINION: How England’s rugby culture struggles to respond to New Zealand’s haka.
Editorial: Why Joe Marler's predictable haka comments were wrong
OPINION: The English always seem to complain loudest about the haka.
Sir Wayne Smith: How the All Blacks can rule the world through attacking rugby
Sir Wayne Smith doubles down to further explain why attacking rugby can rule the world.
Tight Five: Succession plan for Sam Cane is a fallacy in 2024
OPINION: You can't win tests in 2025 now, but you can lose 2024 matches.
Marler apologises for attempt to stir up drama with haka comments
Marler said he was trying to ‘create some entertaining drama before kick off’.
What Beauden starting means for McKenzie
By picking Barrett to start, there is effectively a double admission by selectors.
Barrett at 10 for England, de Groot dropped for breaching protocol
Scott Robertson has revealed his side for Sunday morning.
'The boys are aware of it': Robertson on anti-haka tweet
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says the haka is part of the team DNA.
All Blacks' dark history: Keith Murdoch's midnight punch after Wales win
In the case of the All Blacks, what goes on tour becomes headlines.
Inside Rugby: The money and power behind World Rugby's chair vote
OPINION: England have already proven they have the greater brand value.
OPINION: The haka is overused and it is absurd to stand there and watch it
Oppositions face the problem of giving NZ teams an advantage, Oliver Brown says.
'Having a bit of fun’: Marler explains anti-haka tweet, restores social media
The 34-year-old has added spice to this weekend’s test against the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul: ABs star reflects on English confidence and the power of Twickenham
England had lessons to learn last time they faced the All Blacks.
'It's ridiculous': England prop calls for haka to be banned before All Blacks test
Joe Marler has since deleted his account on X – formerly Twitter.
Why evolution could define All Blacks and England trilogy test
A third test evokes familiarity but the All Blacks and England are different from July.
England surprise as backrower dropped
Ben Spencer will get his first test match start for England.
England winger promises 'misery' for Sevu Reece in All Blacks' Twickenham clash
The All Blacks winger previously confessed he didn't know who Tommy Freeman was.