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WHAM! Ma'a Nonu's 70km/h dunking
WATCH: The possibility of sailing with Emirates Team New Zealand seems like a career path Nonu could endeavour.
All Blacks: What to expect this weekend
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry preview Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between the All Blacks and Argentina.
The great All Black who Barrett reminds Hansen of
ABs coach Steve Hansen couldn't think of many international first-fives who in possession of a running game like Beauden Barrett's.
Boks shake up backline for Brisbane
Francois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their match tomorrow.
Rugby got it wrong on scandal: Tew
NZ Rugby executive Steve Tew admitted the people who run the game had not got things right in the way it dealt with the Chiefs scandal.
Are the All Blacks really the bad guys?
COMMENT: One-eyed observers have cast the All Blacks and the entire country as rugby villains. But is it true? Of course not says Wynne Gray.
Rugby: Taranaki too good for Southland
Taranaki jumped to second in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership after completing a predictably routine win over Southland.
Watch: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen talks about Beauden Barrett's development
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen talks about the number 10 role and Beauden Barrett's development.
New leaders step up as ABs march on
One of the unknowns for the All Blacks heading into this year was the effect the loss of 800-plus caps of experience.
Rugby: Counties and Wellington to contest new prize
The inaugural Jonah Tali Lomu Memorial Trophy goes on the line tomorrow night in Pukekohe.
Out of the Box Podcast Thu Sep 8
Radio Sport rugby commentators Nigel Yalden, Brian Ashby and Daniel McHardy pay tribute to the superb career of Sir Gordon Tietjens
What has Jerome Kaino so happy?
Given the scrummaging threat the Pumas pose, one aspect of the All Blacks team has Jerome Kaino feeling pleased.
Watch: Steve Hansen discusses Chiefs scandal
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has stood by his comments regarding the so-called Mad Monday celebrations in the wake of the Chiefs stripper scandal when he said the often boozy occasions should be kicked for touch.
Ex-Wallabies' scathing attack on ABs
Two former Wallabies think the All Blacks are losing a lot of 'gloss' because of their lost humility.
Leguizamon out of All Blacks clash
Key flanker Juan Manuel Leguizamon has been ruled out of the Pumas team to play the All Blacks on Saturday. He's been replaced by
Chiefs scandal: Changes needed - Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has reiterated his stance that the Mad Monday style end of season celebrations needs to go.
Another sponsor ditches Chiefs after scandal
The Chiefs have lost two major sponsors after they were issued a formal warning regarding allegations of sexual assault.
Chris Rattue: Where were the players?
There were notable and disturbing absentees at the press conference detailing the Chiefs stripper scandal, writes Chris Rattue.
Three key stats from the All Blacks side to face Argentina
The All Blacks side to face Argentina in Hamilton was named this morning. Here are three key stats from the team naming. 1 Just one
Players missing when needed
The Chiefs had a tremendous reputation from a fairytale rise to prominence has a large black cloud hanging over it.
Auckland in a great escape as Bay blow lead
Auckland last night survived a serious scare against winless Hawke's Bay, bailed out by Simon Hickey's boot to leap into second in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.
How Crotty went from nearly man to front-line All Black
This time last year Ryan Crotty was weighing up offers to play rugby offshore.
'If you're scared of ABs, don't come'
Warren Gatland has warned any British and Irish Lions contenders to "put their hand up and not get on the plane" if they think beating the ABs is an impossible task.
Ryan Crotty returns for Argentina clash
It's a little cruel to brand the Bledisloe series a phoney war, but nonetheless, the business of playing proper test football will start for the ABs on Saturday.
Young designer strikes a blow
A young Aucklander has won a top technology prize for a concussion-detecting mouthguard as the links between sport concussion and dementia continue to grow.
Sour grapes against ABs goes too far
In sport, as in the rest of life, success is not always accompanied by applause and approbation. It can often attract resentment, envy and criticism. Rugby is no exception.
Three times Argentina almost beat the All Blacks
Argentina have never beaten the All Blacks but they almost have on three occassions. Chris Rattue looks back on the clashes where
Rugby: Hickey's heroics help Auckland escape
Auckland tonight survived a serious scare against winless Hawke's Bay, bailed out by Simon Hickey's boot.