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Why ABs are the most dominant ever

UK-based media entity The Economist have launched an in-depth investigation to find out why the All Blacks are so good.

Cheika denies playing mind games with French

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has denied the notion he was playing mind games with the French over Quade Cooper's selection.

Barrett gives truth on controversial try

Beauden Barrett is in no doubt he grounded the ball in a controversial try during the All Blacks victory over Ireland this morning.

ABs revenge: How the world reacted

The All Blacks escaped back-to-back defeats in Dublin this morning, and this is how the world media reacted.

Would the ABs have won without Barrett?

Justin Marshall: If ever there was a game where Barrett underlined why he was named World Rugby's Player of the Year, it was this encounter in Dublin.

Irish players fuming over Barrett try

Irish players are angry over the controversial try awarded to Beauden Barrett.

Black Ferns open northern tour with comeback win over England

The Blacks Ferns have downed Women's Rugby World Cup holders England 25-20 in London.

Watch: Hansen clashes with media

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has clashed with an Irish reporter after taking exception to her line of questioning.

Should we be worried about the All Blacks' discipline?

The All Blacks' discipline, or lack of it, is starting to become a major issue.

No shortage of confidence in Ireland

Ireland feels like a different country to the one the All Blacks last visited in 2013.

Stats: Cruden v Barrett

Who starts at first-five for the All Blacks? It's a debate that has raged since Dan Carter hung up his boots at the end of 2015.

Ireland recruit Liam Neeson to help World Cup hosting bid

Ireland have made it known that they want to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and have recruited Liam Neeson to help.

China wants to host a Rugby World Cup 'sooner rather than later'

Could China make a serious claim to host a Rugby World Cup in the near future?

Ireland's victory in Chicago 'removed the New Zealand mystique'

Ireland lock Devin Toner believes his side dispelled the All Blacks' 'mystique' in Chicago.

Fiji short-changed for England clash

Fiji's players are set to earn just £400 (NZ$700) each for Saturday's sold-out Test against England.

'I think we've poked the All Blacks bear'

Irish coach Joe Schmidt thinks his side have 'poked the bear,' and think the All Blacks will be sharper and more aggressive.

Irish hooker backs Schmidt to out-think ABs again

Sean Cronin thinks his side can beat the All Blacks again in Dublin, thanks to Joe Schmidt's brilliance.

Rugby 7s guru Ben Ryan joining Fiji 15s

Fiji 7s guru Ben Ryan, who led the country to their first ever Olympic gold medal, will be joining the 15s format with the island side in England.