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Gregor Paul: In defeat, ABs might have hit on a winning formula
OPINION: The All Blacks hit on a refined game plan we should see more of.

Gregor Paul: Narrative that's plagued 2024 returns to haunt All Blacks in Paris
OPINION: Scott Robertson's side fell to a fourth loss of the year, in familiar style.

Player ratings: Which All Black earned a nine in defeat?
How the players rated in the All Blacks' 30-29 defeat to France in Paris.

All Blacks lose thriller by one point
Hopes of a perfect northern tour have been ended at Stade de France.

Inside Rugby: The big stain marring All Blacks v France clash
A prominent sponsorship issue ought to cause embarrassment.

Editorial: Why it's time for Razor to copy Rassie
OPINION: Razor is on track for a pass mark, but it's time to take a lesson from the Boks.

All Blacks team named: Razor makes big call at No 10
Ardie Savea moves from No 8 in revamped loose trio.

Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks hold the upper hand over vulnerable French
The All Blacks are battled hardened while France are missing several starters.

Antoine Dupont wary of All Blacks threat
'It’s up to us to raise our level to respond to the threat that’s coming.'

Gregor Paul: Damian McKenzie’s future in flux as All Blacks tour looms
OPINION: Damian McKenzie needs to be delicately and expertly handled

Gregor Paul: Razor's northern tour squad should come as no surprise
OPINION: Scott Robertson has no margins to play with.

All Blacks end-of-year tour: Who makes the squad?
Selection debates arise as old and new players mix for upcoming games against strong foes.

Rugby’s cocaine ‘plague’ prompts clubs to introduce testing
'Rugby has a real cocaine problem,' warns anti-doping agency boss.

Sports Insider: 'Crisis' summit called by World Rugby could open door for Saudis
OPINION: It may be the most significant gathering of rugby's overlords in over a decade.

Elliott Smith: Why rugby's moral stand may leave it financially vulnerable
OPINION: Why it makes sense for rugby to join the sportswashing craze.

Elliott Smith: Why All Blacks won't rush to Olympic Sevens
The lure of the Olympics seems stronger for the public than for rugby players.

Dupont inspires special French Sevens triumph
Antoine Dupont inspires French sevens triumph in raucous scenes in Paris. Video / NZ Herald

France fullback sent home after 'racist' video
The fullback appeared to threaten Arabs in a social media video.

Qatar floats billion-dollar offer for Nations Championship - report
Qatar’s bid would make use of 2022 Fifa World Cup stadiums and infrastructure.

Liam Napier: What Razor, All Blacks would have learned from Six Nations finale
Ireland claim back-to-back titles but England's improvement looms large on Razor's radar.

France deny Wales with big finish
France’s reshuffled side scored five tries in rallying to a stunning 45-24 win.