COMMENT: As a former All Black, it's never easy analysing and talking about an All Black loss, but it's part of the game and it happens, albeit rarely.

With bedlam all around them, Kieran Read called his All Blacks in to a huddle on Soldier Field just after the fulltime whistle.

Sir Clive Woodward has taken another shot at the All Blacks after their 40-29 defeat to Ireland this morning.

Ireland played with heart, but they also played intelligently, and, crucially, with ambition.

It will be tempting for the All Blacks to reach for clichés as they try to make sense of what happened at Soldier Field.

Has New Zealand rugby missed a trick letting Joe Schmidt slip through its fingers?

Rugby's goliath has been slain but the world's media has not put the boot into Steve Hansen's All Blacks after their loss to Ireland in Chicago.

Chris Rattue rates the All Blacks and Irish players after this morning's epic 40-29 battle won by the men in green.

The Irish media has gone into meltdown after their national rugby team's history-breaking win over the All Blacks. Ireland's major

As the All Blacks lined up for their pre-game haka, the Irish formed their own honorary formation.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has copped today's streak-ending defeat against Ireland on the chin.

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray is here to analyse and dissect Ireland's incredible win over the All Blacks. Fire your questions through by clicking 'comment'.

An All Black punter will be counting the cost of the loss to Ireland today as hard as any of the men in black.

Ireland have beaten the All Blacks in Chicago and social media is going nearly as mad as the Irish fans at Soldier Fields stadium.

How crucial were the absences of the All Blacks' three top locks - Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Luke Romano?

Ireland played their hearts out for 80 minutes this time. Not 79. And this time they didn't feel the weight of history and buckle.

Soldier Field, Chicago, where the All Blacks are playing this morning, is a place where much has happened besides rugby.

One of the keys to the All Blacks' success this year is the way in which they have been able to continue to make good decisions and respond well to pressure.

Of all the weeks in the past 108 years to show up in Chicago trying to promote their premium asset, New Zealand Rugby chose the one which saw the Cubs win.

All Blacks Jerome Kaino may have an extended career in the black jersey if he chooses to switch to lock, says captain Kieran Read.

Ahead of tomorrow's run at Soldier Field in Chicago, we propose five more stadiums the All Blacks should visit.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

The Maori All Blacks won a predictable result in Chicago this afternoon, thumping the USA Eagles 54 points to 7.

The All Blacks soaked in all the excitement that comes with 5 million fans celebrating the end of a 108-year drought.

The World Rugby deputy made it clear that Owen Franks dodged a bullet escaping suspension for an alleged eye gouge.

NZ Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry break down three key questions as the All Blacks prepare to take on Ireland in Chicago.

Richie McCaw was locked in for so long, it almost kept New Zealand narrow minded.

COMMENT: Rugby may have trouble making a blip on the sporting radar in Chicago but the Irish will be demanding every All Black's attention.

Rugby or League? Kiwis or All Blacks? Sure to divide TV audiences throughout the country tomorrow morning as both our boys in black kick off at 9am.

AIG has renewed its contract with New Zealand rugby, retaining its central spot on the All Blacks jersey.