Rugby: Ngatai's absence proves to be headache for selectors
If there is one regret for the All Blacks from this June series, it is that they have been denied the opportunity to see Charlie Ngatai in action.
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Several All Blacks called scarfie flats home but yesterday Dunedin's student quarter was an attraction for some of the current squad.
Wales lose three to injury ahead of third test
Injury has forced the early departure of three members of the Wales rugby squad.
Will the ABs experiment in Dunedin?
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Cane v Savea: Battle for the No.7 jersey
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Truth about Cheika, Hansen and Jones
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Brian Moore: ABs will be toppled
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You can bank on Brodie Retallick
Sitting behind a desk wearing glasses and a collared shirt, All Blacks rugby lock Brodie Retallick could pass for a mild mannered, if oversized, bank clerk.
The impressive stats of Dane Coles
Dane Coles' performance in the 36-22 victory over Wales at Westpac Stadium proved once again that he is a No 2 almost without peer in the world game.
Cheika's let 'Eddie bully him' - Hansen
Coach Steve Hansen has been a keen observer of the battle raging across the Tasman between England coach Eddie Jones and his Wallaby counterpart, Michael Cheika.
Why the Warriors lost the weekend
Wynne Gray and Chris Rattue review the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
ABs can ignore England... for now
Can we stop the All Blacks must play England entreaties, pleads Wynne Gray.
ABs' victory: By the numbers
Cameron McMillan lists the key stats from the All Blacks second test win over Wales at Westpac Stadium.
Ardie Savea: Wellington's new All Black hero
Ardie Savea is Wellington's new hero in black, and it might not be long before his popularity extends to the rest of New Zealand and beyond.
Grant Fox: All Blacks will make small tweaks for final test
All Blacks selector Grant Fox has said they will make small tweaks, but not wholesale changes for the third test.
Rattue: ABs have glaring problems
England would be a huge chance to beat this All Black side, writes Chris Rattue.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks selectors face balancing act
The All Blacks selectors have to work out how many new faces they can introduce without derailing their current form.
Key questions: Should ABs recall Savea?
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Richard Loe: What the All Blacks need to change
Next week the All Blacks need to put the hammer down and stamp their authority before the Rugby Championship, writes Richard Loe.
AB ratings: Barrett shines, Fekitoa fades
Chris Rattue runs the rule over the standout players in the All Blacks' 36-22 win over Wales in Wellington last night.
Live: Wynne Gray answers your questions
Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 36-22 win over Wales last night.
All Blacks left with mix of satisfaction and irritation
An unwelcome early check out left the All Blacks with the usual mix of satisfaction and irritation that early-season tests induce.
Cruden cleared after neck 'crack'
Aaron Cruden was taken from the field against Wales with a suspected neck injury.
As it happened: All Blacks beat Wales
View all the action as it happened from the All Blacks' victory over Wales in Wellington tonight.
How the All Blacks ran over Wales
The All Blacks scented blood as the reserves bench played starring roles in the second test win over Wales.
Wales drown in a black tidal wave
It took the All Blacks 60 minutes to break Wales in Auckland and just 50 in Wellington. That has to be considered progress.
Are Wales going to get thumped?
Herald rugby experts answer three key questions ahead of the All Blacks' second test against Wales tonight.