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Phil Gifford presents five talking points heading into the All Blacks' first test.

'We know what it would mean': Irish eye more history against All Blacks

Ireland will rarely have a better chance to beat the All Blacks at home for the first time

Rugby experts roundtable: The biggest All Blacks concern ahead of Ireland test

Herald rugby writers tackle the big issues ahead of the opening test against Ireland.

Why the All Blacks' legendary Eden Park record is not as it seems

It takes a special team to win on these shores and the vast majority have been repelled.

New Eroad boss on what went wrong, and the changes being made

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Gregor Paul: How Kiwis helped turn Ireland into rugby heavyweights

OPINION: Ireland have been big beneficiaries of NZ's intellectual rugby property seepage.

'It's been really special': Coll returns home after conquering squash world

Almost four years after leaving New Zealand, Paul Coll is back and ready to celebrate.

How the All Blacks forward pack plan to dominate Ireland

Brodie Retallick explains how the All Blacks forward pack will lead the Irish response.

Chasing Silva: Israel Adesanya's quest for UFC greatness

Israel Adesanya is driven by one word: LEGACY.

Gregor Paul: The dangerous message the All Blacks have sent the world

OPINION: The All Blacks want to make a statement about who they are in this test.

Scott Barrett's move to No 6: The troubled history of All Blacks positional changes

A look at the All Blacks' recent history of positional switches in big games.

Jason Pine: Baz-ball turns losers into world-beaters

McCullum has turned around England with conviction, courage and a cavalier spirit.

Kris Shannon: Five reasons why the All Blacks are in trouble

Tough issues facing the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's first test against Ireland.

Serena Williams, closer to the end than the middle, still believes

New York Times: A first-round exit at Wimbledon left the champion looking human.

'We had 15 guys in the stands': Ireland unconcerned by Māori blow

Andy Farrell is confident his side will quickly recover ahead of Saturday's first test.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks' accidental hero could be the difference against Ireland

OPINION: Ireland will most definitely be feeling the pressure this week.

Liam Napier: Three areas the All Blacks must fix against Ireland

OPINION: Three areas the All Blacks must fix - and one worrying concern for Ireland.