Sean Fitzpatrick believes that Scotland could become a genuine World Cup threat in 2019.

The year is dissected with focus on the All Blacks depth and efforts against the Lions.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt confirms clash against red-hot Ireland in Dublin.

Denying players the right to express themselves would be a disastrous PR move.

Comment: Too many of us worry too much about the ABs instead of enjoying their success

Rieko Ioane has a desire to be a world class test centre.

Who was the best All Black in 2017 according to the Herald player ratings.

It was, despite the two defeats and a draw, a good year for the All Blacks.

Swanky awards night in Monaco highlights terrible inequalities overseen by World Rugby.

Beauden Barrett has made history at the World Rugby awards.

Beauden Barrett and the Black Ferns have scooped the main prizes at the World Rugby awards

All Blacks inconsistent 2017 comes with the major benefit of growing depth.

Northern Hemisphere rebounds from disastrous 2015 World Cup to close the gap on south.

COMMENT: Both of those nations are in a purple patch of form.

Gap between the Northern and Southern hemispheres has closed to almost nothing.

Rieko Ioane and Waisake Naholo scored four tries and led the way for the All Blacks.

Who shone and who struggled in the All Blacks' win over the Wales?

Luke Romano is the fourth All Black in the past month to catch the mumps.

The ABs closed out their season with a strong, resilient and at times clinical display.

Join our live chat as Pat McKendry answers all your questions following the ABs win.

Vaea Fifita's credentials for All Blacks Rookie of the Year are compelling.

All you need to know you need to know ahead of the final match of the All Blacks' season.

From Sam to Luke to their grandfather, the All Blacks are embracing the Whitelocks.

Set the alarm for Cardiff showdown - no love lost between the coaches.

OPINION: Tthis stage of the season AB's minds are screaming for a spell.

Cardiff 1978 - The Dive. The infamy lives on, as the All Blacks prepare to meet Wales.

Back in June, could anyone have forecast that the All Blacks team would look like this?

Lima Sopoaga dubs Rieko Ioane "Lazarus" for his freakish recovery this week in Cardiff.

Captaincy of the All Blacks came down to a choice between Sam Cane and Sam Whitelock.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed why the All Blacks have lost their fear factor.