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The making of Shannon Frizell: All Blacks' long search for a No. 6 is over - for now

A peek at why Shannon Frizell is seizing the All Blacks blindside role.

Phil Gifford: The All Blacks machine is clicking into place

Phil Gifford outlines seven talking points after the All Blacks laid down a big challenge.

The new and deadly predator: ABs timing World Cup run to perfection

Opinion: Rivals will have reevaluated how they feel about the prospect of playing the ABs.

Kamo and Mid Northern square off in Northland prems rugby final

Prems rugby final on this Saturday in Whangārei.

Warriors catch fire to crush Cronulla

This was one of the Warriors' most emphatic performances. Maybe even the best.

The need for speed: All Blacks reveal triple-threat blueprint

The All Blacks are now unlocking elements of their game previously left dormant.

'We'll take that': The brutality and tactical nous behind All Blacks' win

The All Blacks laid down a major marker with a compelling 35-20 victory.

The boldest All Black: Will Jordan’s powerful claim in standout performance

The confidence that flowed through team on the back of his involvement was almost visible.

'Not where we should be': Eddie Jones fronts up over misfiring Wallabies

Eddie Jones says he is slowly piecing together a Wallabies team that can win the World Cup

‘Honor was furious’: Dan Carter on his drink-drive shame and night in Paris cell

Dan Carter opens up on life's painful lessons in his new book.

'It’s going to be all on': ABs set for perfect World Cup preview

The All Blacks’ performance against the Springboks will reveal their readiness for France.

Roundtable: Who is the All Blacks' most valuable player?

NZME rugby writers answer all the big questions ahead of the All Blacks-Springboks test.

Black Ferns overcome first-half scare to beat USA

The Black Ferns' bench fired them to a comeback win.

Gregor Paul: What to expect if the All Blacks lose to Boks

Opinion: This All Blacks team has felt the full weight of the nation bearing down on it.

'Washed up. Has-been': Dan Carter on how the pandemic forced him into retirement

The rugby star recalls telling his son, ‘It means I’m not going back to Japan’.

Tamaiti Williams' whānau in Northland pumped up for his All Blacks debut

Tamaiti Williams reacts to being named in the All Blacks squad.

Phil Gifford: The six big talking points for ABs v Boks

Mo'unga's influence and the Springboks' monster props are among key factors on Saturday.

All Blacks stars reveal big personal sacrifices - and no carb diets for Jockey shoots

They are in peak physiques but even they have a strict photoshoot diet.