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Rugby: First half cost ABs the game

If there is a consolation for the All Blacks to find in defeat, it is that the team that wins the Tri Nations has never won the World Cup.

Wallabies down All Blacks in Tri-Nations finale

The All Blacks Rugby World Cup preparations hit a snag in Brisbane as they went down 20-25 to the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium.

Paul Thomas: Moment of triumph, then the letdown

All Blacks: Into the final dress rehearsal

Rugby: Egerton knows it can all come down to timing

1987 Rugby World Cup winners too tired to party

SBW offside with All Blacks over sponsor deal

John Roughan: We're all national reps now

David Leggat: Jilted players lucky there were no cameras

All Blacks: Jane catches eye in Springbok clash

Rich and famous (and royalty) set for Rugby World Cup

Prince William and Harry won't be here, but we might get one high profile royal couple and celebrities galore...

Rugby: Boks reap rewards of keeping holy trinity

The Springboks' template has never been a mystery. Kick, chase, tackle has been their faithful rugby trinity and that formula brought them reward and the All Blacks an exasperating defeat.

Chris Rattue: Still favourites but Boks have mojo back

All Blacks: Sonny Bill's Ramadan regime

All Black and Muslim convert Sonny Bill Williams is getting support to help him through the month of fasting for Ramadan.

All Blacks fail to take chances

The All Blacks were left to reflect on what might have been after their 18-5 loss to South Africa.

All Blacks v Springboks

Highlights from the Tri-Nations rugby match in Port Elizabeth.