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'Righto, we need to take this to the police'

Coach Steve Hansen has explained why it took five days for New Zealand Rugby to come forward about the alleged bugging device found in All Blacks' hotel.

Cheika: I got mental preparation wrong

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has admitted bungling the team's mental preparation after his side suffered their worst defeat to New

'Just Bledi Awful' - Aussie's reaction

"This is not a trans-Tasman rivalry, it is an annual funeral". That's how an Australian rugby writer has described the All Blacks' 42-8 thrashing of the Wallabies.

Mystery has hallmarks of specialist skills

As the hunt begins to identify who bugged the All Blacks, security experts have described the outrageous operation as expensive and sophisticated.

Why take so long to report bug?

Australian police forensics experts were last night analysing the sophisticated listening device discovered in the All Blacks' team room.

Smug rugby bosses need to come clean

COMMENT: Rugby executives all too easily revert to their unwritten code of secrecy and belief they can cover almost anything up.

ABs bugging: 'It's a sad day for rugby'

Police investigating rugby's spying scandal have turned on All Black bosses and their delay in reporting the discovery of a bug.

ABs send touching message to sick Brumbies star

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has showed his class by taking the time to wish Wallabies and Brumbies star Christian Lealiifano all

Paul: All Blacks put on basics masterclass

There's no side in world rugby that makes pass and catch work for them quite like the All Blacks.

Rugby: Israel Folau says smart decision-making key to beating All Blacks

They are the two dominant football teams of this century, and having played for one and opposed the other, Israel Folau can see uncanny

Is this why Hansen began war of words?

The psychological warfare between the All Blacks and the Wallabies is going right down to the wire with former Australian matchwinner

Nathan Harris ruled out of Championship

The All Blacks' hooker stocks are being stretched to the limit after Nathan Harris was ruled out of Saturday night's Rugby Championship.

Rugby stars lobby against Easter changes

Pacific MPs are coming under pressure from former All Blacks to vote against changes to Easter trading laws.

Justin Marshall: Pack will determine Bledisloe Cup clash

Australia's chance to put the All Blacks under pressure and give themselves a good chance in this first Bledisloe Cup test goes back

Rugby: Breaking the Bledisloe down by the numbers

It is the eve of this years first edition of the annual Bledisloe Cup series between the All Blacks and the Wallabies, with Sydney's

Barrett finally wins right to start

Beauden Barrett has reached his promised land. He's going to start at first-five against the Wallabies in what may turn out to be the most hyped and anticipated test of the year.

Savea on the reserves bench, for now

Julian Savea, disappointed to be selected on the reserves bench, faces the challenge of regaining his on-field confidence for the All Blacks.

All Blacks bench place an unfamiliar one for Julian Savea

Saturday will be just the third time Julian Savea will start from the bench in an All Blacks test.