The All Blacks have embraced a drawn series with Lions as a much-needed reality check.

There was little time for Whitelock to celebrate the Crusaders win before heading to Aus.

Two yellow cards in two games no one-off, admits ABs veteran ahead of Bledisloe opener.

A new picture is forming about where blame lies for Aussie rugby's catastrophic mess.

A look back on the Bledisloe Cup clash dubbed 'the greatest test ever played'.

The Wallabies have become the latest visiting team to spurn the delights of Dunedin

Lock Adam Coleman insists the Wallabies believe more than ever they can beat the ABs.

Wayne Barnes has replaced Jerome Garces as the referee for the Bledisloe Cup opener.

COMMENT: Julian Savea - the Bus - will be back. Those writing him off maybe not.

Dane Coles and Sydney are proving to be an unfortunate mix.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has had his filming debut, selling Arnott's biscuits

Steve Hansen insists that the 'Spygate' court case will not provide a distraction.

Rugby in Australia is in danger of becoming a ghost sport - unless hope is found fast.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles' frustrating season continues.

Read believes his team's struggles against the British & Irish Lions could help them.

The mood in both camps leading into the first clash suggests the series is in good health.

Returning hooker Dane Coles isn't expecting an easy ride against Australia.

The Rugby Championship will be intriguing because these All Blacks have something to prove

The ABs were inaccurate at times but were never going to be troubled by provincial teams.

All the action as the All Blacks took part in their pre-Bledisloe Cup Game of Three Halves

Brand wary: All Blacks to Canada - fans given wrong end of the stick.

David Havili may jump ahead of Damian McKenzie to replace Ben Smith in the No 15 jersey.

Jordie Barrett's rugby year looks to be over due to a shoulder injury.

They've faced an 840kg Lions pack. But what really brings the nerves is far, far lighter.

Springboks World Cup coach Hanke Meyer says the All Blacks are still streets ahead.

Sonny Bill Williams may make his return to rugby one week earlier than expected.

The All Blacks could be missing the influence of former skills coach Mick Byrne.

The first game of the year between the All Blacks and the Wallabies.

Julian Savea may not be able to play his way back into the All Blacks.

The physicality of Kiwi-born Wallabies prospect Adam Korczyk could see him face the ABs