All Blacks skipper Kieran Read says his side are ready to back up their performance against the Wallabies last week.

The Wallabies were inept on attack, and they won't win tomorrow without challenging the All Blacks defensively.

Coach Steve Hansen has explained why it took five days for New Zealand Rugby to come forward about the alleged bugging device found in All Blacks' hotel.

COMMENT: Rugby executives all too easily revert to their unwritten code of secrecy and belief they can cover almost anything up.

It's been 14 long years since the Wallabies last savoured a celebration drink out of the Bledisloe Cup - the symbol of Trans-Tasman rugby.

Catch first, think later. That is the mantra Israel Folau has adopted as he braces for a barrage of bombs from the All Blacks in

Even as they stood on the podium as winners, the Fijian rugby sevens side showed off one last act of humility in front of royalty.

He gave up $250k last year to play in the World Cup, and now Matt Giteau will forego another six-figure sum to help the Wallabies end their Bledisloe Cup misery.

Tom Latham has followed in his dad Rod’s footsteps and scored a test century against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mark Hunt says he’s unlikely to ever fight in the UFC again as the fallout from Brock Lesnar’s positive doping test continues. The first of the Super Rugby semi-finals takes place in Wellington tonight with the Hurricanes hosting the Chiefs before the Highlanders take on the Lions tomorrow morning in Johannesburg.

It's a stretch to proclaim former All Blacks skills coach Mick Byrne as the potential saviour of Australian rugby.

The Blues ended their Super Rugby season by all but ending the Waratahs’ finals hopes with a 34-28 win at Eden Park. Warriors captain Ryan Hoffman has slammed some of his peers as rugby league continues to be embroiled in off-field indiscretions. Valerie Adams has thrown over 20 metres for the first time since 2014 in winning the Diamond League shot put in Monaco.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles believes the Super Rugby format needs to change and teams should play each other once. Brodie Retallick had some fun as the Chiefs went to the top of the Super Rugby table with the win over the Crusaders in Suva. Wales has stunned Belgium 3-1 to move into the semi-finals at Euro 2016. Is this a sport? A cross between football and darts.

The All Blacks hammered Wales 46-6 off the back of some sublime performances from a number of players.

The All Blacks don't have much to complain about from their series against Wales, writes Gregor Paul.

Dagg was creative and sound under the high ball; a constant threat to a Welsh team pushed over the limit.

England go for Australia whitewash as Eddie Jones unlocks the world-class potential in Billy Vunipola.

McCalman becomes the second Wallaby No.8 to suffer a serious injury in as many weeks.

The All Blacks have wrapped up the series against Wales with a 36-22 win in Wellington. England continues to build serious momentum after another win over Australia in their second test in Melbourne.

The All Blacks scented blood as the reserves bench played starring roles in the second test win over Wales.

Herald rugby experts answer three key questions ahead of the All Blacks' second test against Wales tonight.

We've collected all the vital information you need to know ahead of the second installment of the Steinlager Series between the All Blacks and Wales.

Cheika has kept his backline intact but made several changes to the forward pack.

Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver has defended staging the Wallabies Test against England at AAMI Park.

The All Blacks star, overjoyed at his recall after nearly a year out, has had to tread delicately this week because his roommate is Julian Savea - the man he's replacing.

The Wallabies have brought forward by a day their team announcement for Saturday's second test.

COMMENT: Coach Gatland is in charge of a looming and depressing disaster but instead of seeing a psychologist, he needs to be one, writes Chris Rattue.

Wales coach Warren Gatland asked some serious questions of his fringe players before last night's tour match against the Chiefs.

Their 40-7 defeat, a six tries to one thumping was massive entertainment for most of the 17,756 crowd.