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Top British journo on All Blacks, TMO mess and sensitive Kiwi fans
We get an alternative perspective on the All Blacks and their supposed lost aura.
How the All Blacks enhanced their legacy despite losing final
OPINION: The All Blacks' magnanimous reaction to that bitter defeat enhances their legacy.
Officiating crisis: Are VAR and TMO ruining sport?
The VAR and TMO are increasingly dominating post-match discussions.
Phil Gifford: Rugby has a problem - the scary thing is the world disagrees
OPINION: As long as the boardroom power remains with the UK and SA, we're screwed.
Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby
Rugby is in crisis but these changes would go a long way to keeping its appeal.
Chris Rattue: Why the Springboks are the greatest team ever
OPINION: Chris Rattue's winners and losers from the RWC final.
Willie Jackson: Some South African fans want to murder me, but I call it like I see it
Jackson's post triggered thousands of responses from South African fans.
After the Cup: The big changes coming for All Blacks, world rugby
A new coach is coming - but will Scott Robertson have an easy time?
Q&A: Liam Napier on the All Blacks' World Cup blockbuster
It'd be a sporting redemption story for the ages. Can the All Blacks pull it off?
'Our own worst enemies': How Black Ferns can build from French defeat
The Black Ferns gutted in their own performance against a classy French side.
France get World Cup revenge over Black Ferns
The home side were not helped in their defeat by a red card to reserve prop Chryss Viliko.
Political football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?
With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?
‘Annoying’: The All Blacks fan, the TAB and the ‘winning’ $5000 bet that won't pay out
Disgruntled punter plans to take matter of the cancelled bet further.
'It's been historical': All Blacks legend on referees and Pasifika nations
Sir Bryan Williams joined Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives podcast.
Gregor Paul: How Ireland and All Blacks swapped rugby identities
OPINION: It was the All Blacks who knew how to consistently win, but not World Cups.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe selected in World Future XV
Former Black Fern 'proud to be part of the partnership'.
The inside story of how the Black Ferns beat England in the Rugby World Cup
Coach reveals what really happened in the final.
Player ratings: The best and worst of the All Blacks v Uruguay
How the All Blacks rated in the 73-0 win over Uruguay in Lyon.
Jason Pine: Alleged drug use isn’t biggest issue in Ranfurly Shield drama
OPINION: 'You have to be pretty dumb to share this stuff on social media'
Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects
OPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.
Gregor Paul: Why many Kiwis would define relationship with All Blacks as 'low trust'
OPINION: Inconsistency is a killer of faith and the All Blacks are too unpredictable.
Why Aaron Smith is still grumpy: ABs still searching for improvement
Veteran halfback knows what it takes to win a Rugby World Cup.
Inside a head-turning night in Lyon: All Blacks unleash World Cup blueprint
Rampant side showed the foundations upon which their World Cup campaign must built.
Black Ferns' attack fires in big win over Australia
It didn’t take long for the home side to ask big questions of their rival's defence.
All Blacks v Italy: The minutes that mattered
Looking at the key moments from this morning's RWC match
What's the best All Blacks try in World Cup history? You decide
Vote for the best of the All Blacks from each World Cup.
How Buck Shelford would shake up ABs forwards and modern rugby
Buck Shelford joined Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives.
Jonah Lomu doco stoush: Widow's cease-and-desist letter stalls project
Nadene Lomu has written cease and desist letters to the New Zealand Film Commission.
Jonah Lomu's widow tries to block doco, claims trademark breach
Nadene Lomu has written cease and desist letters to the NZ Film Commission.
The mullet is back at the RWC - 'like a resilient horror movie murderer'
OPINION: The 'business in front, party in back' haircut is having a resurgence.
Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty
The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.
'Huge game': Manu Samoa motivated against Argentina
Samoa need to win the clash to give themselves an advantage over the Pumas in the table.
Army bridge builder nails Black Ferns XV
Laura Bayfield: 'A lot of the values align between rugby and the army'.