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All Black loose forward Papalii on being named to start against Ireland

All Black loose forward Dalton Papalii on being named to start against Ireland this weekend. Video / All Blacks TV

All Blacks roundtable: NZME rugby experts answer the big questions

NZME's stable of rugby experts answer the biggest All Blacks questions.

Black Caps and White Ferns to face fierce rivals in summer of cricket

New Zealand Cricket have confirmed the summer schedule for its men's and women's teams.

'Tough mentally and physically': Competition heats up among All Blacks forwards

Dalton Papalii is making the most of the exposure to the Northern style of rugby.

It's time to get answers: All Blacks coach excited for 'big stage'

At this point in his tenure, there are some big questions Foster needs answered.

Black Ferns make three changes to counter 'flamboyant' France

After two record defeats to England, the side will be looking to bounce back.

'Bit of a reward': All Blacks name strong team for Ireland clash

Ian Foster has reinstated his first-choice All Blacks side featuring a new-look midfield.

'Kick in the guts': All Black great blasts Aaron Smith recall

Justin Marshall argues a vital chance for Aaron Smith to freshen up has been squandered.

Gregor Paul: What All Blacks should expect from rugby's biggest improvers

Opinion: A test in Ireland doesn't afford the same social opportunities as it used to.

No more mismatches: The big questions ABs must answer in tough Ireland test

A torrid evening awaits if the All Blacks aren't at the peak of their powers.

All Blacks half-back TJ Perenara on what keeps driving him

All Blacks half-back TJ Perenara on what keeps driving him and reveals why the players are the closest they've ever been on this tour. Video / All Blacks

Mate against mate: Why Irish Kiwi wing is desperate to face All Blacks

The Lowe down - has an opponent ever revealed so many mates in the All Blacks?

How England exposed Black Ferns' shaky hopes of retaining World Cup

Former player Honey Hireme-Smiler says the side needs more help from NZ Rugby.

Gregor Paul: Why Ireland will be confident against drained All Blacks

OPINION: The Irish obviously think they have smelled blood in the water.

All Blacks' difficult selection calls ahead of season-defining tests

Tension rises, minds sharpen, as the business end of the All Blacks season arrives.

Phil Gifford: The worst I've ever seen in an All Blacks test

OPINION: It's a close call with the start of the 1994 test in Christchurch against France.

'Something special': Dogged Scots dump Wallabies

It's third win in a row over Australia for the Scotland side.

Black Ferns suffer another record defeat

England scored 11 tries in all, including four from rolling mauls.