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'I'm taking him in to process him': Bundee Aki's past brush with police and the teacher who made a difference

As the teacher walked down the street he heard 'Sir, Sir, Mr Wagener over here.'

Springboks avoid first ever home loss to Wales at the hooter

Wales were down to 12 men at one point but still almost shocked the world champs.

'Shuddering reality check': Media reacts to All Blacks thrashing

How the world media reacted to New Zealand's 42-19. win over Ireland at Eden Park.

'Sam Cane was phenomenal': All Blacks coach reflects on big week

Foster was markedly reserved after his side's dominant victory against Ireland.

Player ratings: The best and worst from All Blacks v Ireland

Player ratings from the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland.

Eddie Jones under pressure: 14-man Wallabies beat dismal England

Australia ended an eight-match losing streak against England despite plenty of drama.

France surge in second half to take down Japan

France broke out of a 13-13 halftime deadlock to beat Japan.

Gregor Paul: The one question the ABs didn't answer in Irish win

New Zealand ticked the boxes they needed to secure the win.

Five key moments from All Blacks-Ireland

Try-saving interventions, individual brilliance and the errant Irish aided the All Blacks.

Rugby experts roundtable: The biggest All Blacks concern ahead of Ireland test

Herald rugby writers tackle the big issues ahead of the opening test against Ireland.

'Absolutely shattered': Sport star's heartbreak over terminal diagnosis

The former Kiwi Ferns captain has opened up about her wife's devastating diagnosis.

Why the All Blacks' legendary Eden Park record is not as it seems

It takes a special team to win on these shores and the vast majority have been repelled.

Gregor Paul: How Kiwis helped turn Ireland into rugby heavyweights

OPINION: Ireland have been big beneficiaries of NZ's intellectual rugby property seepage.

Shock selection: Wallabies bolter to make 23-year first

He wins his test cap after playing for three different Super Rugby teams over 10 years.

Green v Black: New Zealand's Irish ties and rivalries

Ireland claims to be the home of international rugby. New Zealand begs to differ.

How the All Blacks forward pack plan to dominate Ireland

Brodie Retallick explains how the All Blacks forward pack will lead the Irish response.

NZR reveal error that led to Ireland v Māori All Blacks concussion row

Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed back onto the field against the Māori Blacks.

'Matariki Miracle': The first XV rugby upset that turned heads around the country

Tangaroa College took down the most successful team in the history of the 1A competition.