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All Blacks: Cruden tip as backup No 10
The search is on to find the best back-up for star All Black five-eighths Dan Carter.

Top 10 transtasman feuds
From dirty deeds to dodgy refereeing, there's always plenty to scrap about, writes Winston Aldworth.

Stadium has World Cup experience wrapped up
Everything has been planned to enhance fans' enjoyment, from food and beverages to easy access, writes James Ihaka.

All Blacks: Smith hopeful for Hong Kong
Revelations the Bledisloe Cup Hong Kong match has been jeopardised by meagre ticket sales have disappointed Wayne Smith.

All Blacks: McCaw set to decide future
All Black captain Richie McCaw will be giving his playing future serious consideration after this Saturday's final Tri-Nations test.

Rugby: Black Ferns win fourth World Cup
The Black Ferns have this morning secured their fourth successive IRB Women's Rugby World Cup beating England in a physical encounter.

All Blacks: Heat goes on early signings
Confidence is high that Richie McCaw will extend his All Black career until at least 2012 when he engages in contract talks after the Tri Nations.

<i>David Leggat:</i> Something is a bit off piste about Sonny Bill
Think tail, dog and wagging in capital letters. Just a wild stab, but this will end badly, writes David Leggat. Photo / Getty Images

Rugby: Bledisloe reaches even purist AFL fans
The All Blacks hope to make an impact in the city that traditionally prefers the 'aerial ping-pong' of AFL.

All Blacks: 'Unpatriotic' snapper barred
The NZRU has banned Kiwi photographer Scott Barbour from covering the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup build-up.

Strategic Finance trustee calls in the liquidators
Strategic Finance's trustee has appointed liquidators to the failed property lender - saying they will have wider powers than the receivers to scrutinise deals made.

<i>Mark Irving :</i> Why the All Blacks brand is being forced to evolve
A simple "gidday" and handshake goes a long way to restoring the All Black's brand.