Chris Rattue takes a tongue-in-cheek look at England's sudden desire to play the All Blacks. Part of a master plan?

England is poised to offer the All Blacks a huge cash carrot to agree to a grudge match at Twickenham.

How would All Blacks v England pan out? The Daily Telegraph comes up with a surprising outcome ...

The All Blacks could face England this year after all - if the RFU can pull off a dramatic bid to arrange the fixture.

England as the world rugby number one? No chance without Polynesian power, writes Chris Rattue.

Soon after accusations of partying too hard, video shows ex All Black Dan Carter displaying his off-field form.

A British site has compiled an ABs-England XV with a few contentious selections.

The 2-year-old has a tumour the size of a softball in her abdomen, which has also wrapped around her spine.

In a perfect world, the world title fight of rugby would be a lock-in for November this year. England v the All Blacks.

Damian McKenzie feels at home wearing either No 10 or 15, writes Campbell Burnes.

Leg injuries to Waisake Naholo and Nehe Milner-Skudder a particular worry for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

Record chasing England coach Eddie Jones is getting close to a chest beating mood.

Steve Hansen has congratulated the England rugby team on equalling the All Blacks' winning streak.

England are on the verge of snaring an All Black record and the world is impressed but not totally convinced.

England can match the All Blacks' 18-test winning streak on Sunday. As it stands, which streak is better?

All Blacks star Ben Smith and his wife have announced the arrival of a baby boy.

Adam Thomson started tweeting when his call reached the one hour mark, asking if anyone had broken that record.

Dropped by a famous car maker, Dan Carter has been scooped up by a well know Swiss watchmaker.

Jerome Kaino is unlikely to activate a sabbatical clause in his contract this year.

Ex-All Black Byron Kelleher has been found guilty of domestic violence in France.

COMMENT: New Zealand's goldfish-bowl culture may be why top rugby players don't stray at home, writes Gregor Paul.

Most of New Zealand and probably three-quarters, maybe even all of the world will be willing Scotland to beat England next week.

The annual launch of Jockey's new men's underwear range is modelled by some of the New Zealand's favourite men in black.

We need to stop demonising drugs and the people who use them, says Chris Rattue.

The next retention battle has already begun for New Zealand Rugby, with three players deemed highest priority to keep.

The 2017 Lions tour starts on June 3, with a team that hopes to topple the All Blacks. Gregor Paul sets the scene.

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air

The Hurricanes have taken a solid 25-man squad to Japan to open the team's Super Rugby title defence against the Sunwolves in Tokyo

Invite-only card games, game-day rituals and The Gambler - welcome to the secret world of the All Blacks.

Sanzaar deserves a little gold star for hatching a plan to fix its troubled judicial process this year.