All Blacks Jerome Kaino may have an extended career in the black jersey if he chooses to switch to lock, says captain Kieran Read.

Ahead of tomorrow's run at Soldier Field in Chicago, we propose five more stadiums the All Blacks should visit.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

The Maori All Blacks won a predictable result in Chicago this afternoon, thumping the USA Eagles 54 points to 7.

The All Blacks soaked in all the excitement that comes with 5 million fans celebrating the end of a 108-year drought.

The World Rugby deputy made it clear that Owen Franks dodged a bullet escaping suspension for an alleged eye gouge.

NZ Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry break down three key questions as the All Blacks prepare to take on Ireland in Chicago.

Richie McCaw was locked in for so long, it almost kept New Zealand narrow minded.

COMMENT: Rugby may have trouble making a blip on the sporting radar in Chicago but the Irish will be demanding every All Black's attention.

There hasn't been a rugby player quite like Julian Savea. Not in recent memory anyway.

Patrick Tuipulotu will have no Sam Whitelock or Brodie Retallick when he takes to Soldier Field against Ireland this weekend.

A leading United Kingdom rugby writer has told the Home Unions and the British Lions that the answer to beating the All Blacks is under their nose rather than in the gym.

Robbie Deans has suggested the Lions can strong-arm their way to victory over the All Blacks next year.

COMMENT: Another drought over, and a great omen for Ireland as they prepare to play the All Blacks, writes Chris Rattue.

Julian Savea tried to sleep but couldn't. So in the end the All Blacks star got up to watch the Chicago Cubs make history. With

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Aaron Smith has served his penance after naming the halfback in his starting side to face Ireland in Chicago.

Three things to know about the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Chicago, named by coach Steven Hansen this morning.

It's Liam Squire's dominance in the collision that has pushed him into the No 6 jersey for the encounter with Ireland

It was a case of good and bad news yesterday for two walking-wounded of Hawke's Bay Magpies and Super Rugby's the Highlanders as as

New Zealand players dominate the Barbarians who face a scratch South African team at Wembley on Sunday, with veteran Crusader Andy

The New Zealand Maori team has been bolstered by the inclusion of four All Blacks for their test against the USA.

COMMENT: Warren Gatland's criticism will build anticipation for the Lions tour, writes Chris Rattue. But you have to guffaw in this case, writes Chris Rattue.

Another test and another decision for the selectors to make about who to play in the All Blacks midfield.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has a message for All Blacks fans ahead of next year's tour.

All Blacks lock Luke Romano is returning home from Chicago following a family bereavement.

The All Blacks, Ardie Savea, Anton Lienert-Brown and coach Steven Hansen have all been nominated for World Rugby awards, it was announced this morning.

The men in green wrote themselves into the record books in Chicago today. Here are six previous epic battles between the men in black and emerald green.

At 103kg, Ardie Savea is a fraction lighter than the coaches would like him to be.

Dan Carter and two other players from French side Racing 92 are to take their case to the public prosecutor after confidential medical records were made public by media.

There is a concept in Japan known as shokunin. Literally translated it means artisan, but that doesn't really get across the full