Jeff Cheshire

Ian Foster made no attempt to downplay the need for improvement as he acknowledged the All Blacks needed to be better ahead of this Saturday’s series decider against Ireland in Wellington.

Perhaps the scariest thing was that the result flattered the All Blacks.

The first big test of the year awaits the Dunedin City Royals.

There was no denying the significance of one name in Ireland’s starting line-up.

At the start of the season, this weekend’s double-header looked to be the toughest trip possible for the Otago Nuggets.

The Southern Hoiho had no response once the Mid North Whai ignited.

Andy Farrell has given his players the opportunity to avenge their performance.

Ireland has emerged as the All Blacks’ great rival of recent years.

All the emotions came flooding back for Sam Winders.

Disruption has hit the Southern Hoiho just a week into its season.

Debbie Darvill would have said the idea of coaching virtually was "crazy" three years ago.

All the hours on the road will soon be worth it for Lucy Harrex.

A second-quarter run has helped the Magic Lions take a big step towards the top four.

Siler Schneider drove to the hoop and laid the ball off the glass.

The Southern Hoiho did more than enough to win the game on the defensive end.

Tori Dugan is still pinching herself.

Nikau McCullough said he wanted the pressure when he signed with the Otago Nuggets.

The unofficial battle for world rugby supremacy begins tomorrow night. Jeff Cheshire asks some key questions ahead of the All Blacks’ series against Ireland.