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'Righto, sorry mate': Steve Hansen's brutally awkward interview
WATCH: Hansen has endured a brutally awkward interview with his former All Black player.

Gregor Paul: The man of mystery who is the All Blacks' secret weapon
OPINION: One man could be the secret weapon for the All Blacks, writes Gregor Paul.

'They were big failures': Buck Shelford reveals one problem with Richie McCaw
All Blacks legend claims McCaw could never master one specific thing.

'I didn't even know who he was': The bolter set for his All Blacks debut
He was the surprise package of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad.

Introducing John Plumtree: The All Blacks coach who will bring back the mongrel
Not so much has been made about John Plumtree's hard-nosed presence as assistant coach.

Gregor Paul: The international rugby stars who could join Pasifika Super team
OPINION: Serious questions have to be asked about NZR's process behind its Pasifika snub.

Focus Sport: All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree on the upcoming Bledisloe Cup test
All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree gives his predictions for the Bledisloe Cup. Video / Mark Mitchell

More than triple the limit: Former All Black's drink-drive shame
Driver seen by witness crossing the centre line approximately '15 to 20 times'.

Forgotten All Black returns home for the Mitre 10
One NPC side will have the services of a former All Black for the rest of the season.

A man at peace with his place: Meet the new Sam Whitelock
Opinion: Missing out on ABs captaincy has been the making of Sam Whitelock.

Bledisloe team predictions: The three biggest All Blacks selection headaches
Here are three predicaments Ian Foster faces as he looks to piece his team together.

Veteran Taniwha prop not quitting any time soon
Ross Wright has played 100 matches after playing for Northland for more than a decade.

Dylan Cleaver: Why NZ Rugby's bobbing in a 'sea of hostility'
In the first of his new Monday feature, Dylan Cleaver breaks down the weekend winners

Eden Park confirmed to host Bledisloe Cup test as Auckland moves to level 1
The drop in alert levels will see Aucklanders back in the Eden Park stands.

Rattue: Why I want the Wallabies to win
COMMENT: A wish list of 15 things for what will be a unique All Black test rugby season.

Who the All Blacks could play at the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The 2023 World Cup seeds have been set with a draw looming, who could the ABs face?

All Blacks coach reveals player's Christmas protest
It was a knock on the door that made All Blacks history.

As it happened: Waikato edge Southland
All the action between Southland and Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup.

As it happened: North Harbour stun Tasman
All the action between North Harbour and Tasman in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Gregor Paul: How NZ Rugby's big call was driven by fear
Opinion: NZ wants to control labour market so it can help itself to the best of Pasifika.

Focus Live: Hawke's Bay Rugby Union speaks to media
Hawke's Bay Rugby Vice Captain Brad Weber and Head Coach Brock James speak to the media.

'We're flabbergasted': All Blacks icon slams 'cruel' NZ Rugby over Pasifika snub
Moana Pasifika could even consider Aussie switch after NZ Rugby disappointment.

Canterbury win historic golden point thriller
Canterbury have snapped their two-game losing streak in historic fashion.

Taniwha and Northland Kauri notch wins
Northland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.

As it happened: Northland tip over Taranaki
All the action between Northland and Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Paul Lewis: Why I feel (a bit) sorry for NZ Rugby
OPINION: No one is losing the chance to slipper New Zealand Rugby in the kidneys.

As it happened: Counties Manukau v Manawatū
All the action between Counties Manukau and Manawatū in the Mitre 10 Cup.

RWC seedings leave All Blacks vulnerable to bogey sides
The majority of the side's losses over the past decade have come against two of them.