All Blacks show class in first test win over Lions
The All Blacks played their usual triple threat game and produced all their expected spark and flair, but so too did the Lions.
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Thumbs up for Kieran Read
Thumbs up for Kieran Read
The All Black skipper has given himself the big tick and is ready to lap up a once-in-career experience.
Phoney war over — let’s bring it on
Phoney war over — let’s bring it on
Games come and go. The seasons roll from one to the next.
Catch us if you can
Catch us if you can
It is shaping up as a tense weekend for New Zealand sports fans.
Lions peaking at just the right time
Lions peaking at just the right time
The British and Irish Lions are right where they want to be and believe strength throughout the squad will pay dividends tonight.
Hansen, All Blacks eye history
Hansen, All Blacks eye history
In preparing his team for Saturday's seismic first test against the British and Irish Lions, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made a point of looking to the past for inspiration.
Gatland reveals keys for Lions
Gatland reveals keys for Lions
Being courageous and bold, Warren Gatland says, is the key to winning the first test at Eden Park.
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park
The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?
O'Mahony to captain Lions
O'Mahony to captain Lions
Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the All Blacks in the first test on Saturday.
Surprise pick on wing for All Blacks
Ioane surprise pick on wing for All Blacks
Rieko Ioane has been handed what must be considered a shock start on the left wing for the All Blacks in the first test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park.
All Blacks play down Eden Park fear factor
All Blacks play down Eden Park fear factor
Eden Park is just another rectangle of grass, the All Blacks say, although their long-struggling opponents might beg to differ.
Read repaired to face Lions
Read repaired to face Lions
All Blacks captain Kieran Read took part in a first full contact training session since being injured, and coaches think he will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions.
Clash of styles when ABs, Lions meet
Clash of styles when ABs, Lions meet
A week out from the first test between the Lions and All Blacks, there is no confusion about what lies in store.
McLeod replaces Smith at All Blacks
McLeod replaces Smith at All Blacks
Highlanders assistant coach and former All Black Scott McLeod has been appointed as a new assistant coach of the All Blacks.
ABs send message with Samoa rout
All Blacks send message with Samoa rout
The All Blacks gave Samoa a rugby lesson in Auckland last night, thrashing the visitors 78-0 at Eden Park.
Speculation whether Fekitoa is coming or going
Speculation whether Fekitoa is coming or going
It is predictable as night follows day.
Te'o even more important to Lions
Te'o now even more important to Lions
The importance of New Zealander Ben Te'o to the British and Irish Lions backline has just increased significantly following the thigh injury to Owen Farrell which has ruled the Englishman out of...
No consistency in referees: Kaplan
No consistency in referees: Kaplan
Test rugby's most experienced referee has revealed he disagrees with a host of key decisions made by whistle-blowers so far on the Lions tour.
Samoa out to test themselves
Samoa out to test themselves
Manu Samoa will hope to ask a few questions of the All Blacks tonight and answer a few questions of themselves.
All Blacks name strong side for Samoa
All Blacks name strong side for Samoa
Unable to take part in the Highlanders' famous win over the Lions, Ben Smith has been amply compensated by being named captain of the All Blacks for the first time.