Michael Cheika believes his side can beat the All Blacks at home.

Richie McCaw thinks Kiwi fans need to enjoy the All Blacks success while it lasts, instead of criticising it.

There is still no word from New Zealand Rugby on whether halfback Aaron Smith will be sanctioned for his well-publicised use of a toilet cubicle.

Former All Black Murray Mexted is adamant that under-fire All Black halfback Aaron Smith should be named in the side to face Australia.

The increasingly controversial Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps is likely to get the nod to start against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.

COMMENT: Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test is being talked about as more a contest between the All Blacks and a world record than the All Blacks v Australia.

Americans Michael and Jennifer Sigler are diehard All Blacks fans, despite having no New Zealand connections.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata were guest speakers for thousands of Exclusive Brethren at an Auckland conference this week.

Tony Veitch asks the question: Should Aaron Smith get an All Blacks start against the Wallabies at Eden Park this weekend?

Aaron Cruden could know by next week whether he is staying with the All Blacks, or heading to France.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster wants the ABs to field their strongest team against the Wallabies on Saturday, meaning troubled halfback Aaron Smith could play.

One of the few disappointing aspects of the All Blacks' performance last weekend was the failure of Beauden Barrett's right boot.

Not everyone who has judged Aaron Smith after his tryst in a disabled toilet with an air hostess, has crucified him. There will be

They called him a cheat, punched him, kneed him in the head and even nicknamed him "Richetty grub" - but all of a sudden Australia loves Richie McCaw.

If Aaron Smith is problem number one for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen then Aaron Cruden is number two.

They can't beat us on the field - so now supporters of the woeful Wallabies are resorting to whinging bitterly about the All Blacks' off-the-field record.

Former All Blacks captain Wayne Shelford says Aaron Smith should still be considered the right man to lead the haka despite his recent fall from grace.

Mark Ella says the Wallabies are "no show" of stopping the All Blacks machine from racking up a world record win.

I know someone whose opinion really counts who is glad Aaron Smith's sexcapade was exposed, writes Chris Rattue.

The man who recorded the All Black star's toilet liaison with a mystery woman says he's suffering too.

The USA Eagles will be without their star players when they play New Zealand Maori next month.

One of England's top rugby writers believes the rest of the rugby world must have a long term aim of adopting some All Black attitudes.

Former All Black coach Laurie Mains has lauded Kieran Read's team as the finest New Zealand side in our rugby history.

All Black Aaron Smith faces a tough road to shake the shame of his sex scandal.

We know the All Blacks are good. Almost unfairly good. But are the other teams really that bad?

Montpellier has received the go ahead from its bosses to prepare a massive bid for out-of-favour All Black first five-eighths Aaron Cruden.

Aaron Smith will most likely be available to play against the Wallabies at Eden Park, but it would be a surprise if he's selected in the 23. A big surprise.

Eddie Jones thinks he has the formula to beat the All Blacks, but a lead rugby writer thinks there's more to it.

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee is under the microscope after his rugby powerhouse suffered a record loss.