Gregor Paul: Playing it safe or playing it smart? Razor's selection dilemma
OPINION: Why the All Blacks' strong line-up against Italy might be a double-edged sword.
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Scott Robertson names strong side for Turin year-ender
Scott Robertson has resisted any temptation to rotate his side for the All Blacks’ year-ending test against Italy, naming as strong a side as possible for Sunday’s clash.
'Trained the house down': De Groot returns after 'indiscretion'
The loosehead prop returns to the All Blacks' starting line-up to face Italy this weekend.
Paul Lewis: Hard to know what to make of Robertson's first year
OPINION: Has enough been done to consider 2024 a success?
Gregor Paul: Young All Blacks playmaker set for key role against Italy
OPINION: The All Blacks need a third option at first five given its high attrition rate.
Liam Napier: Plummer's French exit another blow to All Blacks playmaking stocks
OPINION: The champion playmaker is set to cash in on a lucrative three-year French deal.
'I’d love him to be successful': Erasmus defends Gatland after 11 straight defeats
Wales face the Boks in the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Gregor Paul: How All Blacks can close gap on Springboks
OPINION: There are three key reasons to believe that they can.
Gregor Paul: In defeat, ABs might have hit on a winning formula
OPINION: The All Blacks hit on a refined game plan we should see more of.
Phil Gifford: The All Black who bettered the world's best in Paris defeat
OPINION: On his 24th birthday, Cam Roigard proved he's the real deal.
Gregor Paul: Narrative that's plagued 2024 returns to haunt All Blacks in Paris
OPINION: Scott Robertson's side fell to a fourth loss of the year, in familiar style.
World Rugby’s high kick law change a potential recipe for chaos – Paul Lewis
OPINION: Just what the game needs, right? More kicking and more penalties.
Phil Gifford: All Blacks must be wary of chaotic French and their talisman
OPINION: Dupont is the perfect gold standard for All Blacks halfbacks.
Scott Robertson explains why Ethan de Groot left out for third week
Loosehead prop misses All Blacks selection again; Tamaiti Williams starts against France.
Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks hold the upper hand over vulnerable French
The All Blacks are battled hardened while France are missing several starters.
Dupont sits out of full training, expected to be fit for All Blacks
'Antoine was slightly ill yesterday,' coach William Servat said.
Gregor Paul: Razor's success doesn't justify NZR's coach selection process
OPINION: NZR must not use confirmation bias to convince themselves they were right.
Chris Rattue's Winners and Losers: All Blacks struggle out of survival mode
OPINION: Scott Robertson's All Blacks remain a mystery after a substandard test in Dublin.
Phil Gifford: Hype meets reality – what we learned in All Blacks' Dublin masterclass
OPINION: The victory was a major statement.
Liam Napier: How Razor lit the fuse on his own Bomb Squad
OPINION: The All Blacks coach is managing his resources to unleash late impact.
Phil Gifford: Time for Damian McKenzie to prove Scott Robertson right
OPINION: Injuries have handed the 29-year-old another shot at the starting No 10.
All Blacks v Ireland: The last 10 tests that have built a great rivalry
Going back to 2013, the last 10 meetings have been shared, with five wins apiece.
Gregor Paul: Forget Springboks, Ireland is Robertson's biggest All Blacks test
OPINION: Saturday in Dublin will really show where the 2024 All Blacks are.
Who are the contenders to lead All Blacks' haka against Ireland?
No Codie Taylor leaves Scott Robertson's men without a designated kaea.
Gregor Paul: Inside the bitter feud between Ireland and All Blacks
The rivalry has intensified recently, leading to heightened animosity and fierce matches.
All Blacks 'suffering an existential crisis of identity', claims rugby pundit
'A crushing blow to their self-image.'
Phil Gifford: All Blacks' season delicately poised after England choke
OPINION: Logic suggests the All Blacks will require a step up to win against Ireland.
Scott Robertson's secret weapon finally comes to life in Twickenham victory
After struggling for impact in 2024, the All Blacks replacements proved the difference.
All Blacks do it the hard way to complete 2024 sweep of England
Scott Robertson's men secured their third successive victory over England.
Phil Gifford's talking points: Rattling the rush defence against England
OPINION: How the All Blacks plan to counter England’s defensive strategies and more.
Paul Lewis: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot? More like Swing Low, Sweet Whining
OPINION: How England’s rugby culture struggles to respond to New Zealand’s haka.
Tight Five: Succession plan for Sam Cane is a fallacy in 2024
OPINION: You can't win tests in 2025 now, but you can lose 2024 matches.
Inside Rugby: The money and power behind World Rugby's chair vote
OPINION: England have already proven they have the greater brand value.
Why evolution could define All Blacks and England trilogy test
A third test evokes familiarity but the All Blacks and England are different from July.