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Gregor Paul: How All Blacks' hubris almost cost them in miracle win

OPINION: It's hard to know what to make of the All Blacks' performance.

Two Birds, one Shield: Magpies stalwart John Bird's advice to Ranfurly-hopeful son

Dominic Bird eyes Log o' Wood

Player ratings: The best and worst from All Blacks' win over Wallabies

How the players rated in the All Blacks 39-37 win over the Wallabies.

'Disgraceful, ridiculous': Wallabies stars' fury at referee's last-minute call

New Zealand has retained the famous trophy for the 20th straight year.

What a thriller! All Blacks win Cup in controversial finish

The All Blacks scored on the final play to win the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th straight year.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Is this the start of more midweek All Blacks tests?

OPINION: It's not unusual for Kiwi fans to get pineappled like this.

Young Black Ferns star on her rapid rise to the World Cup arena

'There's so much talent and so much x-factor in this team. We're ready to play fast.'

Rare Thursday test: All you need to know about All Blacks v Wallabies

All you need to know ahead of the first test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies.

'It's why I wanted to be a Wallaby': Aussie skipper ready for chance of a lifetime

A fair few Wallabies won't remember the last time their team lifted the Bledisloe Cup.

One of rugby's iconic moments: A look back at the last midweek Bledisloe test

A look back on one of the great endings to an All Blacks-Wallabies encounter.

Gregor Paul: Debunking the myths of the All Blacks' inconsistent season

OPINION: A realistic assessment of the All Blacks in 2022 presents one big problem.

Changing of the guard: Black Ferns signal intentions with World Cup squad

The Black Ferns World Cup squad has been named, with some notable omissions.

Foster's contrasting approach: The reasons behind All Blacks selections

Two teams in similar fluctuating spaces have adopted contrasting approaches for the test.

Sevens stars among Black Ferns squad named for Rugby World Cup

The Black Ferns have named the 32-strong squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Ryan McCarthy reflects on sporting journey

Former North Otago rugby player Ryan McCarthy has tried his hand at several sports

Three starting changes in All Blacks team to face Wallabies

Sam Cane will lead the side in a loose forward trio which has undergone forced changes.

'Everyone loves him': Why Steamers icon Hori Bop pays for his own tickets

'I'm a big, fat, funny clown, and that's not the image they probably want to have.'

Gregor Paul: Why NZ Rugby has gone cold on the Bledisloe Cup

OPINION: The famous transtasman test is in need of a refurbishment and modernisation.