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Owen Franks: Why All Blacks' World Cup result was 'a little bit ironic'
Franks is spurred on by his surprise omission from Steve Hansen's Rugby World Cup squad.
Franks is spurred on by his surprise omission from Steve Hansen's Rugby World Cup squad.
South African rugby writer urges the Springboks not to make the same mistake as 2007.
COMMENT: Joe Schmidt remains the smartest rugby brain New Zealand has.
Read named two former teammates who he says were "intimidating" during his early years.
COMMENT: The days of depth have gone; the incoming All Black coach may wonder why.
John Mitchell felt no mixed emotions after helping to end the All Blacks' World Cup.
Tasman captain David Havili's pride for the provincial game is refreshing.
Whichever way you rank 'em, Kieran Read retires from NZ rugby as a legend at No 8.
Williams said Hansen had heard reports of the deal and asked him about it.
SBW opens up on his wild ways and how it left him with "emptiness in his heart".
Kieran Read has opened up about one of his first encounters with Richie McCaw.
COMMENT: One of the Sams is going to end up as the next captain of the All Blacks.
The battle for the next ABs coach is down to only three contenders, claims commentator.
COMMENT: Three lessons learned from past hunts for an All Blacks coach.
Chris Rattue lists the contenders to replace Kieran Read as the All Blacks' No 8.
Read it and weep: All Blacks captain opens up on World Cup heartbreak in new book.
"It's not something I was interested in at all," admits Highlanders coach.
Toulon made a big show of securing All Blacks star but it seems he might never arrive.
Blues star signing will need game time after break - and his debut could be a classic.
"We're all in," says Crusaders coach as race to find Steve Hansen's successor heats up.
'He will be one of the greats': A look back at the career of Sonny Bill Williams.
Tormented England coach Eddie Jones can't get the World Cup final out of his head.
Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith on what should be a focus for the new coach.
Legendary coach opens up on what exactly went wrong for the All Blacks at the World Cup.
Comment: The ethos of the All Blacks is team first. Someone tell that to NZ Rugby.
Beauden and Hannah Barrett choose new Auckland home - one that is very familiar to them.
Warren Gatland has revealed why he said no to the All Blacks.
"I just think the pressure was on us," explains Ireland captain after World Cup shocker.
COMMENT: One coach who would get instant buy-in from the All Blacks players.
Wayne Smith points out a key issue facing NZR as the hunt for the next ABs coach heats up.