All BlacksAll Blacks: Master plan pays off spectacularlyFew things satisfy coaches as much as their players carrying out their plans to the letter - and winning.16 Jun 05:30 PM
All BlacksInjuries sum up hard night for FranceLast week France coach Philippe Saint-Andre had regrets. This time he has big problems with serious injuries to influential No8 Louis Picamoles and first-five Freddie Michalak.16 Jun 04:27 AM
All BlacksDefensive effort par excellenceSome subtle structural amendments and more time in training were credited with the vast improvement in the All Blacks' defensive effort - the unquestionable area of excellence that allowed them to hold France scoreless for the first time in history.15 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSean Fitzpatrick: All Blacks ramp up the pressureThe All Blacks did their homework and executed their game plan almost perfectly last night.15 Jun 05:30 PM
SportTop images: ABs v FranceImages from the All Blacks second test against France at AMI Stadium, June 15 2013. 15 Jun 09:32 AM
All BlacksRugby: Fofana-Fritz surprise alerting All Blacks to peril of French midfieldThe All Blacks realise now that France's real weapon of choice is not their scrum, but their midfield.13 Jun 05:30 PM
All BlacksHansen: We need to get betterAll Black coach Steve Hansen didn't re-use his infamous "flush the dunny and move on" line last night but he must have been tempted.08 Jun 08:11 PM
All BlacksABs first test gets pass markTest match victories are like children - they have to be loved unconditionally. Last night's victory wasn't a thing of beauty. It wasn't a game to revel in. But it was a victory.08 Jun 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: All Blacks back up plans to make most of his time in starting roleSo far Aaron Cruden has relied on injury to win his starting All Black jersey ahead of Daniel Carter.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Loe: Positives aplenty in openerIf I was the All Black coaching staff, I'd be pretty pleased with the 23-13 win and I'd be looking to start the same 15 next test.08 Jun 05:30 PM
All BlacksAs it happened: All Blacks v FranceJoin us for the live blog of tonight's rugby international between the All Blacks and France from Eden Park.08 Jun 06:30 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Well aware of France's unpredictabilityThe All Blacks insist there is zero chance they are underestimating France in the first test in Auckland tonight.08 Jun 04:55 AM
All Blacks'Let's get it right first up'Read will lead out the All Blacks tonight for the first time at home while regular skipper Richie McCaw continues his comeback to full fitness after his sabbatical.07 Jun 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: All Blacks front row ready to front upFrance are not hugely experienced but will fancy their front row clash against the All Blacks.06 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: French starting over in challenge with best: No8If the French are handing out awards for sporting diplomacy, Louis Picamoles would be a prime contender.06 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: French recruit learning by numbersA rugby priority for backrower Bernard le Roux was learning to count to 20, so he could understand lineout calls.04 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: The foreign legion prop up Les BleusFrench rugby have apparently decided that, if they can't beat the clubs, they'll join them.01 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Saint Andre in struggle to lift modest FrenchNicknamed Piglet for his skittery running style, Philippe Saint-André is best known here as captain of the only French team to win a test series on New Zealand soil.01 Jun 05:30 PM
