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The VENT: Is SBW the luckiest AB?
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The VENT: Is SBW the luckiest AB?

Tony Veitch is joined by Prime's Eric Young to talk the big issues from the sporting weekend, including All Blacks squad, whether Andrew McFadden has lost the dressing room and the darts.

All Blacks: 'Bring the Cup home'
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All Blacks: 'Bring the Cup home'

All Blacks Head coach Steve Hansen says "We can't win this World Cup by having something ordinary - we have to bring something different and he brings that."It's apparent, then, that the All Blacks are prepared to inject youth and inexperience into the mix once they get to England. They want to use their experienced core to blunt opponents, the unknown components such as Naholo, Nehe Milner-Skudder and Malakai Fekitoa to cut through them.

All Blacks: Why and how the RWC team was picked
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All Blacks: Why and how the RWC team was picked

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen explains how and why the 2015 Rugby World squad was picked, Hansen made the point that to win the World Cup, the All Blacks would have to offer the extraordinary. That they couldn't rely on vanilla - it won't be enough.

All Blacks: Waisake Naholo off to RWC
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All Blacks: Waisake Naholo off to RWC

Waisake Naholo's trip to Fiji to seek a traditional remedy to help his broken leg has paid off with selection to the All Blacks World Cup squad. Naholo's selection despite a broken leg suffered during his test debut against Argentina in Christchurch on July 17 is one of the big storylines of the 31-player squad which will look to defend their title in England starting on September 20.

All Blacks team for Rugby World Cup
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All Blacks team for Rugby World Cup

The final 31 has been named, Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry explain and expole the selectors thinking, Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo is the surprise face in the All Blacks 31-man squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks: Hansen '41 doesn't fit into 31'
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All Blacks: Hansen '41 doesn't fit into 31'

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen names his squad for the Rugby World Cup at 6.30pm on Sunday, after having made some big calls to reduce his initial squad of 41 to 31. At the beginning of the season Hansen made the comment that '41 doesn't fit into 31' and he and selectors and to ensure they have the right people on the plane to England. The Herald's Steve Orsbourn has produced an insight into the players and coaches minds and the thinking behind selecting the nation's finest 31.

All Blacks: McCaw 'It's just awesome'
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All Blacks: McCaw 'It's just awesome'

Richie McCaw isn't a man given over to emotional scenes but admitted he left the Eden Park pitch with a lump in his throat as the crowd stood as one to applaud him tonight. His last test in New Zealand, his 142nd to create a world record, a thumping Bledisloe Cup victory after the disappointment of last weekend - it was nearly all too much for the man who must be considered one of the greatest All Blacks ever.

All Blacks: Dan Carter back on top
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All Blacks: Dan Carter back on top

A few issues were raised in Sydney, all of which could be filed under the broader question: does he still have what it takes to run the All Blacks? The answer to that is, yes. Quite emphatically so. That left boot of his was a serious weapon last night and will be so again throughout the World Cup.

All Blacks: Keeping the Bledisloe Cup
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All Blacks: Keeping the Bledisloe Cup

Simple rugby - played at speed and with awareness was what blew the Wallabies away. That's all it took - shoulders square to the touchline, lower body positions and greater speed and urgency at the breakdown and hunger.

All Blacks: McCaw 'Eden Park has memories'
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All Blacks: McCaw 'Eden Park has memories'

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw says the Eden Park crowd can help his team put pressure on his old sparring partner Quade Cooper tomorrow. The comment, on the eve of his final test at the All Blacks' fortress, is likely to fuel a response to the Wallabies No10 which always promised to be a hostile one.

Rugby: All Blacks attraction to open in 2017
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Rugby: All Blacks attraction to open in 2017

New Zealand Rugby has unveiled plans for a high-tech All Blacks-themed tourist attraction in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. To be built on a prime site, The All Blacks Experience attraction will open in 2017.

Sonny Bill Williams says sorry
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Sonny Bill Williams says sorry

Sonny Bill Williams has delivered a heart felt apology to the Canterbury Bulldogs, seven years after walking out on the rugby league club. Williams made the apology in a video posted to the Canterbury website, in response to being named in the Bulldogs 'team of the decade' on Saturday night. "To anyone I've hurt along the way, I'm very sorry," he said. "I'm very proud, as are my family, to be involved with this team."

All Blacks: Wallabies 'always start well'
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All Blacks: Wallabies 'always start well'

All Blacks centre Conrad Smith feels the team is going 'all right' but needs to step up again to match the physical Wallabies in Sydney. He says the backline needs to create more opportunities in the tests so far.

Raw: All Blacks muscle show
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Raw: All Blacks muscle show

Here's a glimpse inside the All Blacks gym session with all the weights and chin ups and competition. They train the why they play... to win; and as hard as they can.

All Blacks: Wallabies double breakdown threat
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All Blacks: Wallabies double breakdown threat

All Blacks openside loose forward Sam Cane has long had to live in the shadow of captain Richie McCaw but needs to be ready to play. He also is aware of the double threat of the Wallaby combination of Hooper and Pocock at the breakdowns.

Rugby: ITM Cup 2015 season launched
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Rugby: ITM Cup 2015 season launched

Today marks 14 days until the ITM Cup kicks off. The 2015 season of the ITM Cup was officially launched today at Auckland's New Windsor School. ITM Cup referee Nick Briant explains this season's game priorities around players injuries, penalty, free kicks, restarts and 22m Kick Offs.

Rugby: 'World Cup every six years' - Sir Brian Lochore
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Rugby: 'World Cup every six years' - Sir Brian Lochore

What about a six-year gap between Rugby World Cups to allow the game to take on a deeper context rather than repeat preparation for the next tournament? It's an idea Sir Brian Lochore has been pushing since the idea of a global tournament was encouraged about 30 years ago. Andrew Mulligan interviews the All Blacks legend at the the NZME. Legends in Black dinner.