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'There's no lack of trust': Foster jokes Hansen could join ABs after Aussie stint

'He’s agreed to give me three pages of notes about everything that’s going on'.

All Blacks team: The forward with most to play for

One, possibly two, All Blacks have the most to gain from their final pre-World Cup test.

Ranfurly Shield: Wellington edge Tasman to retain Shield

All the action as Wellington host Tasman in a Ranfurly Shield clash.

New Crusaders head coach opens up on chasing a dynasty

'There will be no breakdancing,' says Rob Penney.

Gregor Paul: The big-money consequence of the ABs-Springboks test

A sold-out Twickenham will demonstrate the power of the All Blacks brand.

Rugby World Cup blow: England's Owen Farrell ban revealed

England's captain will miss key World Cup games.

Risky move? All Blacks to name first-choice side

The All Blacks are willing to risk injuries and suspensions.

Steve Hansen latest in line of infamous sporting turncoats

The decision to help the Wallabies with their World Cup preparations has come as a shock.

'Pretty tough': Joe Moody argued his case for World Cup after omission

Joe Moody returned to the rugby field at the weekend after an injury in May.

Former All Blacks coach helps Wallabies ahead of World Cup

He has accepted a request from current Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.

'Average' rugby player excels with All Blacks-quality man caves

Rugby is the force that brings like-minded people together.

How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season

An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.

Gregor Paul: The best candidate to be All Blacks’ ‘unlikely’ World Cup hero

Opinion: One All Black's future will change dramatically across the next few months.

Schoolboy rugby tears: The emotional day Sacred Heart broke a 58-year curse

On Saturday the 58-year curse on one of NZ's pre-eminent rugby schools was finally lifted.

'Got to keep evolving': The message delivered to All Blacks to win World Cup

The All Blacks' arrival on northern shores barely registered a blip on the sporting radar.

Phil Gifford: The clear Cup contenders emerge in Europe

Phil Gifford outlines seven talking points from the warm-up tests ahead of the World Cup.

30 years later: Battle of Onewa Domain gets a sleepy sequel

Harbour and Auckland revisited the venue for the first time since their infamous final.

Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions

The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.