Chicago, where New Zealand will play Ireland, has an unwanted reputation because of soaring homicide rates.

Chris Rattue breaks down the final four tests of the year as the All Blacks look to finish an impressive year in style.

With Major League Baseball in the USA reaching it's climax for the 2016 season, the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians are preparing

Both the All Blacks and betting syndicates have been ruled out as perpetrators of the bugging at the All Blacks' Sydney hotel in August.

According to the laws of the game the call is correct. But it could have gone either way.

Former All Blacks first five-eighth Andrew Mehrtens and Wallabies rival George Gregan have differing takes on the Henry Speight no try.

It was one of their worst Bledisloe Cup campaigns and these stats make uncomfortable reading for the Wallabies.

With the prospect of three brothers taking the field for the All Blacks, here are 12 things you need to know about the Barretts.

Far from being a "maniac" who lost his cool, one observer believes there was plenty of calculation behind Michael Cheika's post-game rant.

The Telegraph's Steve James has answered the question of how many Brits would actually make the All Blacks.

COMMENT: Michael Cheika is bringing a much needed breath of fresh air to world rugby writes Chris Rattue.

18 consecutive wins is impressive, but there are some other records the All Blacks hold which are just as eye-popping.

COMMENT: Somehow, rugby's single greatest breach of integrity became its greatest source of entertainment.

COMMENT: I don't think there would have been too many who thought the All Blacks would fail to beat Australia and break the world record at Eden Park.

It's not just Kevin and Robyn Barrett who are proud of their sons Scott and Jordie joining brother Beauden in the All Blacks' end-of-year

Steve Hansen has extended an olive branch to Michael Cheika.

COMMENT: How did Steve Hansen predict Cheika's left-field selection in the Wallaby midfield?

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has accused the All Blacks of working with the Herald in a sensational rant at Sydney Airport.

The Wallabies coach had a meltdown last night and needs to stop whining says All Blacks counterpart Hansen as tensions rumble.

One of New Zealand's most prominent rugby families has reached a new landmark.

Trans-Tasman mates? Anzac brothers? Not even close when it comes to rugby.

Chris Rattue analyses the best and the worst performers in the All Blacks' record-breaking victory over Australia.

The global rugby media has lauded the All Blacks for setting a new world record for successive test triumphs.

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions following the All Blacks' record-breaking victory over Australia last night.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika might be fuming over a cartoon on the front page of the Herald's sports section but let's not forget that Richie cartoon...

Michael Cheika wants some accountability from World Rugby after a controversial no-try ruling cruelled the Wallabies' hopes of conjuring a famous upset win.

The Wallabies coach was in no mood to play the role of gracious loser after the All Blacks' record-breaking 18th straight win.

What a surprise - Aussie pundits and fans are less than thrilled by referee Nigel Owens' decision to deny a Wallaby try at a crucial point.

The Aussies may be filthy - but tributes flowed last night for our mighty men in black after their record-setting 18th successive test win.

COMMENT: They will take the time to enjoy their world record moment, but the All Blacks won't be ready yet for history to judge them.