Milan is a city that has not been swept up and charmed in the arms of the All Blacks.

A decade ago, a glum Mike Delany was coming to terms with narrowly missing the New Zealand Under-17 World Cup soccer squad.

All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry has revealed his top prop Tony Woodcock is struggling with a back injury.

A host of All Blacks including Anthony Boric and Mils Muliaina guest star on a cooking segment of Italy's Next Top Model.

The nerves have kicked in for Mike Delany as the All Blacks coaches say to he and the other second-stringers: 'show us you're a test player'.

Dan Carter slipped, Stephen Donald tumbled and Mike Delany soared - fate has scattered the All Black first-fives in the most unexpected directions.

The All Blacks say Dan Carter's one-week ban has set a strict precedent for future rugby tests.

The 27-year-old from Mt Maunganui is poised to pull on the black No 10 jersey amid 12 personnel changes to the All Blacks' starting lineup.

Carter, a brave but normally clinical rather than ferocious tackler, had clearly decided that this was not a moment for taking prisoners.

Star All Blacks rugby first five-eighth Dan Carter has been handed a one-match ban for a dangerous high tackle on Wales halfback Martin Roberts.

Kicking the matchwinning penalty or running headlong into the Springboks rugby forward pack is surely easier than this.

A tick over a year since his All Blacks test rugby debut, Liam Messam reckons he's learned at least one decent lesson. Be like Richie.

Dan Carter’s citing for a dangerous high tackle has a hint of conspiracy about it, writes Gregor Paul.

Steve Hansen takes aim at Wales coach Warren Gatland as the ABs fight clear Dan Carter of a dangerous high tackle charge.

The All Blacks failed to impress British rugby writers, who identified Dan Carter and Welsh bumbling as the difference between the sides.

The All Blacks boarded their charter flight to Milan today braced for wholesale changes against Italy.

If this tour wasn't already hard enough, now the All Blacks will have to watch out for officials determined to show they are not intimidated by the touring side.

All Black winger Zac Guildford proves composed and confident on debut after power nap in team hotel.

The All Blacks have embarked on a new era where their foundation is defence and territory.

Yet another perceived injustice was today added to the litany already committed by the All Blacks against Wales.