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Black Ferns coach unconcerned by All Blacks clash

The Black Ferns will kick off their WXV campaign in the last week of the Rugby World Cup.

'Weakened his team': English rugby pundit lashes ABs' selection of Cane

'Loyalty is a great trait. It can also be a fundamental weakness in a manager.'

Rating the Rugby World Cup chances of European big guns

OPINION: Phil Gifford on France and England's tight wins over Scotland and Wales.

World Cup selection shock: Wallabies captain reportedly axed

The Wallabies co-captain has reportedly been told he missed out on Eddie Jones' squad.

All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep

About 1000 All Blacks fans descended on the team announcement in Napier.

Editorial: Testing test good tune-up for World Cup

The All Blacks squad is to be named today.

Phil Gifford: The seven biggest talking points from the All Blacks' win

OPINION: The big talking points from the weekend's test rugby.

'Unflappable, unmovable': The 'inspirational' All Black who led side to Bledisloe win

OPINION: Whitelock epitomised precisely the sort of qualities that win World Cups.

‘Horribly underwhelming’: Wales stun England in World Cup warm-up

England have began their final phase of World Cup preparations in underwhelming fashion.

Chris Rattue: Ian Foster is 'a man on top of his game'

Victory over Norway covered up a lack of finishing skill from the Football Ferns.

Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' 'failed experiment' that came good

It now looks one of the smartest ideas the All Blacks have had in the last five years.

'We had some growing-up to do': Coach reflects on All Blacks' Bledisloe triumph

Ian Foster is keen to remind everyone the All Blacks are not the complete package yet.

Gregor Paul: What All Blacks selections reveal about World Cup plan

OPINION: The All Blacks coaching group are taking the threat of the Wallabies seriously.

Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks can't afford to lose to Wallabies

OPINION: The All Blacks have a habit of losing in Australia in World Cup years.

Gregor Paul: Why Sam Whitelock's time as All Blacks starter may be over

OPINION: Even a vintage performance may not be enough to see him win back his No 5 jersey.

Seven players, four spots: The All Blacks' looming midfield squeeze

An experienced midfielder returns from suspension to spotlight the looming World Cup cull.

All Blacks gym training session ahead of Bledisloe Cup clash

A look inside the All Blacks gym training session ahead of the Beldisloe Cup clash this weekend. Video / NZ Rugby

Gregor Paul: Accidental change that's transformed All Blacks

OPINION: This change has carried the most value for the All Blacks.