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All Blacks: McAlister gets through training

All Black Luke McAlister alleviated fears over his fitness to face the Wallabies in Saturday's rugby test here by taking a full part in training today.

Rugby: I can't save the Wallabies, says Elsom

Rugby: Deans shrugs off cracks as Bledisloe goes on the line

All Blacks sweat on McAlister injury

All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry will give Luke McAlister until Thursday to prove his fitness to face the Wallabies as a back injury threatens to derail his test reunion with Daniel Carter.

All Blacks: Relaxed Carter ready for action

Parliamentary scrum on the sideline

Many of the Government's front row will be in the stands when the All Blacks take the field in Sydney for Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup match.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Unwise to rush judgment of canny Deans

The overwhelming rush to pass bitter judgement on Robbie Deans this week has trampled a few reputations, but only those in the stampeding pack.

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Nonu's centre parting an odd choice from Henry

All Blacks: Carter returns, Weepu ruled out

Dan Carter is set to make his return test match rugby after being named in the All Blacks squad to take on the Wallabies in Sydney next week.

Rugby: Trio open up options

Rugby: Grand plans again on All Blacks' agenda

The All Blacks will head off for another Grand Slam tour next year - their third in five years.

All Blacks: NZ rugby boss stands by his men

All Blacks: Deans wary of All Blacks' mental edge

Rugby: Players join in bid for Olympics

High profile New Zealand rugby players have joined the call for the International Olympic Committee to readmit rugby to the Olympics for the first time since 1924.

All Blacks: Fans keen to see Carter

All Blacks: Injury hits Weepu's test hopes

Any plan for Piri Weepu to play for Wellington B this weekend ended when he damaged his ankle yesterday at a special All Black training camp.