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All Blacks' world ranking slides after historic defeat

It comes after the All Blacks suffered their worst-ever loss at the hands of South Africa.

First XV wrap: Best of schoolboy rugby overshadows the worst

A pulsating Westlake-Sacred Heart contest was metaphorical ointment for Scots scab.

Why Scott Barrett avoided a ban for red card against Springboks

A judiciary deemed the red card at Twickenham as sufficient punishment.

Paul Lewis: All Blacks were shocking, but the grand old game of rugby was worse

OPINION: Believe it or not, that horrible record loss will benefit the All Blacks.

What Herald readers are saying: All Blacks' worst defeat

OPINION: Our online premium subscribers have their say.

Explained: In-depth look at Scott Barrett's red card

Scott Barrett and the All Blacks will learn his fate after a judicial hearing takes place.

Behind the scenes of the ‘rattled’ All Blacks

The mood surrounding the All Blacks has altered drastically in the last month.

All Blacks labelled ‘pretenders’ after Boks thrashing

The All Blacks have been described as an open book.

World Cup warning: France thrash Wallabies

There is no doubt France are ready.

Malakai Fekitoa's big week: Engaged, a new baby and back in the RWC

In the same week as welcoming his second child Fekitoa was called up by Tonga for the RWC.

'Punch in the face': Dane Coles on next steps after record loss

The All Blacks played as if they were dazed and confused for much of the game.

'We got an upper cut': Ian Foster talks record All Blacks loss

There was plenty wrong with the All Blacks' performance but Ian Foster isn't panicking.

How the All Blacks rated in record loss to Springboks

Breaking down the ABs' performances in their 35-7 loss to their South African rivals.

'Smashed into submission': How the world reacted to the All Blacks' record defeat

The five-tries-to-one defeat snaps the All Blacks’ 11-test unbeaten run.

Painful history: The All Blacks’ biggest defeats

Looking at the All Blacks' biggest defeats in the wake of this morning’s performance.

Gregor Paul: ABs ship hits rocky waters on eve of World Cup

OPINION: Gregor Paul dissects the worst loss in the All Blacks' history.

Liam Napier: Injuries, cards and carnage at Twickenham

The All Blacks wanted a full-blown test before the World Cup. They got that and more.

All Blacks suffer worst ever defeat

Nobody held back. Nobody was protected. No prisoners were taken.