All the action as the All Blacks took on France in the first test of the year.

COMMENT: Is Ben Smith's shift from fullback to wing the beginning of the end?

Warren Gatland's men have beaten France to finish second in the Six Nations

All Blacks Mike Clamp and Rob Gordon picked up jobs, families and a love for French life.

Injury has forced France into making a double player change ahead of this week's test.

South Africa's need and right to be acknowledged is greater than Ireland's and France's.

Here is how France beat Wales after a chaotic 20 minutes of injury time.

Guy Noves has largely kept faith with his France team, making just one change to his starting side against Scotland.

France's hopes for the Six Nations have been dealt a huge blow.

It feels a little like the world has been upside down when the All Blacks come to France with their discipline under a cloud.

The last time Julian Savea played France, he left a trail of destruction.

A late drop goal attempt almost snared victory for France.

Sevens convert Virimi Vakatawa crossed for a hat trick as France crushed Samoa 52-8.

A French memorial will be added to the War Memorial Park in Wellington after a winning design was chosen from 43 entries.

All Blacks' demolition of France means nightmares of 2007 are over for Sir Graham Henry.

French media tear into squad after 62-13 defeat at hands of the All Blacks.

It was Champagne rugby by the All Blacks backs against France but they were toasting their forwards afterwards.

A stunning win was met with a muted response by the All Blacks this morning.

Early ABs nerves made way for high levels of confidence and some great gifs, and a punch somehow became a "push with a fist".

Remember when Steve Hansen said last year that Julian Savea was "probably better" than Jonah Lomu?

The All Blacks will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a nine-try demolition job of France in Cardiff.

Join Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray for a live chat as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 62-13 win over France in Cardiff.

Pictures from the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final match between New Zealand and France.

Herald reporter Jared Savage joins the Kiwi fans travelling from London to Cardiff for this morning's Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Spontaneous outbursts of the French National Anthem La Marseillaise are happening on the streets of Cardiff before the knockout quarterfinal match between France and the All Blacks.

Images of the 2015 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and France in Cardiff.

New Zealand will win their quarter-final over France if they exploit some 'suspect' defence, according to Sir Graham Henry

The All Blacks are dismissing rumours of French players staging a mutiny against their coach, with Grant Fox saying it's a psychological ploy to unsettle the ABs.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint-Andre and his players.