O'Gara backs Ireland to beat All Blacks in Dublin
Celebrated Irish first five-eighth Ronan O'Gara reckons Ireland will ''finish the job'' against the All Blacks in Dublin later this year.
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Lure of ABs still strong for Fekitoa
Lure of ABs still strong for Fekitoa
Malakai Fekitoa has a predicament. Stay in France, or take a huge pay cut to come home and chase the All Blacks dream that still burns.
Kieran Read to miss Argentina test
Kieran Read to miss Argentina test
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has been rested for next weekend's test against Argentina.
Ioane signs four year deal
Ioane signs four year deal
All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane has agreed a new four year deal with New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand Herald understands.
Amazing stats from All Blacks loss
Amazing stats from All Blacks loss
The All Blacks made history in their shock defeat to South Africa on Saturday - and now hold an unwanted record.
SBW opens up on Nonu, illness
SBW opens up on Nonu, illness
Sonny Bill Williams has had plenty to talk about of late.
ABs in 'best position' to win the World Cup
ABs in 'best position' to win the World Cup
The World Cup kicks off in Japan in one year’s time tomorrow. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains about how the men in black are set 12 months out.
Springboks hold the line for epic win
Springboks hold the line for epic win
Winger Aphiwe Dyantyi scored two tries as the Springboks upset the form book to record a 36-34 victory over New Zealand and send a World Cup message in an enthralling clash at Wellington Regional...
Aftermath of the All Blacks loss
Aftermath of the All Blacks loss
Defeats, while often gut-wrenching and sour, are usually the best teachers.
Squire joins ABs injury list
Squire joins ABs injury list
Liam Squire is the latest All Black to be ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby Championship after sustaining an injury in the side's loss to South Africa.
ABs fall after stellar finish from Springboks
ABs fall after stellar finish from Springboks
So the All Blacks are beatable after all. A brilliant game and a brilliant turnaround from the Springboks that no one saw coming.
All Blacks’ skills set them apart
All Blacks’ skills set them apart
The sound of a tightly spinning ball whistling through the air before it slapped into a massive hand resonated as the All Blacks completed their preparations yesterday for their Rugby Championship clash against South Africa.
Sonny Bill to return to boxing
Sonny Bill to return to boxing
Sonny Bill Williams will make a return to the boxing ring at the end of the year, it has been confirmed.
French club bid big for Barrett
French club bid big for Barrett
Beauden Barrett has reportedly been made an offer to become the richest rugby player in history.
Crotty confident in health
Crotty confident in health
Ryan Crotty is eager to be back to prove there is no need to worry about his health.
Time to shine for Coltman
Time to shine for Coltman
After plenty of watching and training, Liam Coltman is getting another chance.
Smith master of versatility
Smith master of versatility
As masters of cliché and conditioned to give ingrained responses, most rugby players will say they are happy to play in whatever position they are picked.
Sonny Bill's comeback on hold, Smith on wing
Sonny Bill's comeback on hold, Smith on wing
Sonny Bill Williams' return to the All Blacks has been put on hold.
Black jersey's lure no longer enough: Sopoaga
Black jersey's lure no longer enough: Sopoaga
Former Highlanders and All Black five-eighths Lima Sopoaga has warned that New Zealand's global rugby dominance is at risk.
Several stars returning for All Blacks
Several stars returning for All Blacks
The All Blacks are preparing for the best version of the old enemy in Wellington.