12 years ago, Dan Carter produced what was as close to the perfect performance

The balance of the ABs' back three is now tipped in favour of their attacking prowess.

Ngani Laumape's remarkable rise has seen him brought into the All Blacks' matchday squad.

'Canes coach Chris Boyd has the backing of Brian O'Driscoll after last night's tip tackle

COMMENT: Dalton had an opportunity to be gracious in victory. Instead he got nasty.

First-fives Otere Black and Bryn Gatland have both signed on with the Blues.

After months of slow build, a Lions tour comes at you in a rush.

Negative play from the Lions tainted what was otherwise an entertaining draw tonight.

Warren Gatland has admitted he caved to a public backlash over the Lions' six call-ups.

Iain Henderson's yellow card had eerie similarities to 12 years ago.

A classic game and a confusing result as the Lions and Hurricanes battled.

Warren Gatland has s got it wrong over this Conor Murray 'row', says Clive Woodward

History has a priceless capacity to repeat, especially when it comes to Lions tours to NZ.

Foster regards the talk flying between the All Blacks and Lions as just part of the game.

It's a no-breath-test trip for Lions' supporters voyaging south for the second encounter.

A group of Lions supporters travelling from Auckland to Wellington on 50cc scooters who call themselves 'A Lions Tale' are raising money from their endeavour for Starship.

"It's never our intent to injure someone outside the laws," said Kaino.

It's a no-breath-test trip for Lions' supporters voyaging south for the crucial second encounter.

The Lions would be unwise to see the Hurricanes' tight five as a weakness.

COMMENT: Calling All Blacks dirty will haunt him.

Spare a thought for Warren Gatland and his various assistants, writes Pat McKendry.

Gatland seems to be on a one-man crusade to sabotage the Lions charm offensive campaign.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has fired a massive shot at Lions coach Warren Gatland.

Sir Ian McGeechan believes the Lions will have to score more tries to beat the All Blacks

COMMENT: What an occasion and what a perfect start for the All Blacks.

The Hurricanes seek to heap more misery on the Lions midweekers tomorrow night.

Taulupe Faletau said the tourists believe they can still win the three-test series.

A rugby-mad group of scooter riders are riding to raise money for Starship hospital.

Warren Gatland will talk to the match officials before Saturday's second test.

The All Blacks have more to come, writes Gregor Paul. But what about the Lions?