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Ranking every All Blacks test in 2024
There are some must-see tests and a few that might be relegated behind NRL and Netflix.

Bledisloe's new chapter: Schmidt v Razor ignites rivalry
Joe Schmidt's arrival at the Wallabies is great for the Bledisloe.

'Oi Peter, four more years, you ****wit' - Retallick confirms RWC sledge to Irish star
The former All Black got the final word over the Irishman after a chirpy 2022 series.

Former Chiefs players to star in Ireland's Six Nations title defence
Kiwis will once again feature highly in Ireland's 2024 rugby team.

Farrell's selection headache for Lions and son Owen
Lions would suffer without first five but can his father throw him back into 'the circus'?

All Blacks' season reviewed: Two points from greatness
So close yet so far - Cameron McMillan reviews the All Blacks' 2023.

Wallabies' hunt new leader: Joe Schmidt tipped for role
A former Ireland performance analyst thinks Schmidt would be an intriguing appointment.

Gregor Paul: Mad, memorable final also a sad day for rugby
OPINION: It's a final that will eat away at the All Blacks for years to come.

Chris Rattue: Springboks will be worried by semifinal performance
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup semifinals.

Paul Lewis: Why I stopped caring about 'tedious' Rugby World Cup semifinal
OPINION: I watched sumo wrestling for 28 minutes before I realised it was a rugby match.

How the lopsided Rugby World Cup draw has been a shemozzle
OPINION: The absence of two of the best teams leaves a hollow feeling.

David Kirk on the All Blacks' journey to the final
OPINION: 'A life well-lived means winning the Rugby World Cup' for the All Blacks.

Watch: Beauden Parrot pecks his semifinal winner
Does our Rugby World Cup mascot think the All Blacks will soar or plummet?

Foster and Cane defend Rieko Ioane after 'classless' act
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says it was 'the nature of the game' to get fiery.

Why Sam Cane's All Blacks won't take Argentina lightly
No chance of complacency for Ian Foster's men against Los Pumas.

Gregor Paul: How Ireland and All Blacks swapped rugby identities
OPINION: It was the All Blacks who knew how to consistently win, but not World Cups.

Champagne Rugby podcast: All Blacks v Ireland quarter-final should have had a heart-attack warning
Rugby tastes better when it's Champagne Rugby

This was rugby's greatest weekend and shot in the arm it needed
Reports of rugby's demise were premature after captivating and thrilling quarter-finals.

Chris Rattue: France have been brilliant hosts, but ultimately are chokers
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.

The definitive moments from All Blacks' quarter-final triumph
Looking at the key moments from this morning's RWC quarter-final.

Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'
The All Black captain did his talking on the paddock.

Phil Gifford: Six talking points from the Rugby World Cup quarter-final
OPINION: Phil Gifford has six things to say about that quarter-final.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks' effort was 15 months in the making
The Irish exposed New Zealand in July last year.

In an ABs triumph filled with heroes, one stood taller than the rest
Sam Cane delivered a rampaging trail of defensive destruction.

All Blacks' tough win over Ireland: The stats that matter most
The stats break down the joy for New Zealand and the pain for Ireland.

Beyond the Game: All Blacks fight for win over Ireland
NZ Herald's Rugby World Cup news show Beyond the Game sees Cheree Kinnear and Elliott Smith unpack the All Blacks' victory over Ireland in their quarter-final match. Video / NZ Herald

Ireland and All Blacks fans speak about close game
Rugby fans supporting Ireland and the All Blacks at Headquarters this morning speak about the All Blacks victory. Video / Bonnie Jansen

Look out world! All Blacks triumph in one of the great World Cup tests
Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks as they stride one step closer to World Cup glory.

'Brilliant, brave and astonishing': All Blacks answer moment of truth
Opinion: ABs produced the most disciplined, committed defensive rearguard of modern age.