Gordon Tietjens was pleasantly surprised at the fitness levels shown by some All Blacks contenders in Wellington today.

The All Blacks have identified "clear-cut" deputies for Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter.

Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union until the end of 2012.

The All Blacks and Wallabies are set to play a third Bledisloe Cup test match every year, starting next year.

Trudging off to the northern plains to fight these second-rate cart horses every year isn't floating the boat any more.

Five months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter

The final tryscoring act on Saturday night put the Four Nations tournament's credibility in the dock.

Graham Henry has defended the decision to sub Dan Carter off during last night's Bledisloe Cup match.

The Wallabies' 26-24 victory against the All Blacks was just their second under Robbie Deans.

The Wallabies have finally acknowledged the psychological benefits of simulating "should-win" scenarios.

Let's face it. The All Blacks' schedule next year is ridiculous.

The search is on to find the best back-up for star All Black five-eighths Dan Carter.

Joe Rokocoko has extended his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union through until the end of 2011.

Richard Kahui's injury exit from the All Blacks has reduced one of the selectors' end of year tour challenges.

Captain Courageous, his slimline teammate - and the odd incendiary comment. It had it all.

All Blacks midfielder Richard Kahui has been ruled out of rugby for the rest of the season following shoulder surgery.

Ten All Blacks are off limits to their provinces before the end-of-year tour as the selectors begin their World Cup preparations.