Read is expected to play 40 minutes for University in a rare club appearance.

COMMENT: What's happening in Australian rugby is why we should thank Richie McCaw.

This year is shaping as the most demanding in the All Blacks' recent history.

The ABs are eying a mid-week clash in France. Does that mean a meeting against Dan Carter?

Dan Carter has thanked fans for supporting him during French doping allegations.

Reports suggest France will host a midweek fixture against the All Blacks in November.

Carter to be inducted into rugby hall of fame as he and Rokocoko are cleared of doping.

This incredible tattoo by Kiwi Steve Butcher sent social media into a flurry.

The All Blacks hired stunt men for crunching tackles in a new advert filmed in Tokyo.

North Harbour likely venue for test with Tonga-Wales curtain raiser.

The Daily Telegraph try their hand at picking the All Blacks to face the Lions this year.

There is a nervousness about the AB' series against the Lions being swung by a red card.

Tony Woodcock sentenced for drink driving after "helping a mate kill some sheep".

Jimmy Gopperth has offered the Lions advice on how to beat the All Blacks.

The time has come, writes Gregor Paul, for Aaron Smith to be celebrated again.

Eric Watson, a former coach of the All Blacks, has died in Dunedin, aged 91.

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith says the airport toilet incident was a "huge mistake".

Battling Australian Super Rugby teams face weekend from hell against in-form Kiwi sides.

AB won't feel so lucky on hearing that Peyper and Poite are in charge of the tests.

The three referees to control the All Blacks-Lions series haven't controlled an ABs loss.

COMMENT: All the attention and angst now veers towards the Lions squad, says Wynne Gray.

COMMENT: An England clash would have weakened New Zealand's position on player welfare.

The All Blacks will play at least one lead-up match before the Lions test series.

Matt Todd for rejected overseason offers and re-signed with New Zealand Rugby.

The bleating about a possible All Blacks-England encounter later this year can now stop.

The proposed clash between the All Blacks and England has been dashed.

Is this the Lions team to match the All Blacks?

The All Blacks' security expert has appeared in a Sydney court today.

Eddie Jones has declared he is "very keen" to square off against the All Blacks at the end of the year.

Mark it down right here, right now...the All Blacks won't play England this year.