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No Codie Taylor leaves Scott Robertson's men without a designated kaea.
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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.
How the All Blacks became rugby’s cultural icons in Japan
'The players are very popular here. There is an aura about them ... it generates profile.'
Phil Gifford: Did McKenzie do enough against Japan to win back 10 jersey?
OPINION: The focus will again be on who steers the All Blacks in the next test.
'Rugby from the future': Major tactical shift shown in All Blacks' Japan win
Scott Robertson has shown he's able to adapt to what the Northern Hemisphere will bring.
All Blacks player ratings: Who performed best in scrappy win?
Which loose forward rated highest? And who was the backline star that underwhelmed?
Inside Rugby: Soul at risk as ABs chase yen while NPC faces funding cuts
OPINION: NZ Rugby’s commercial focus risks the sport’s grassroots and provincial future.
'You need mana': Why Robertson chose Tuipulotu as All Blacks captain
'The respect in the group for what he's done and he's been around for a long time.'
Roigard returns, Tuipulotu captain as All Blacks name side to face Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu will captain for the first time, while Damian McKenzie is back at No 10.
Sports Insider: The hate is real – Irish do over All Blacks with Friday test
OPINION: The All Blacks are being made to front up to Ireland only six days after England.
Scott Robertson speaks ahead of All Blacks Northern Tour
Scott Robertson speaks about the All Blacks squad ahead of the Northern Tour. Video / Alyse Wright
Hoskins Sotutu withdraws from All Blacks XV tour
It comes after the All Blacks announced that their loose forward stocks have taken a hit.
International arrest warrant issued for Australian great Rocky Elsom
The former Wallabies captain left club Narbonne in ‘catastrophic financial situation’.
The future and the now: Why the All Blacks No 9 jersey is in safe hands
Two 23-year-old prospects will ensure the All Blacks are in safe hands at halfback.
From hero to heckler: David Campese's greatest off-field gaffes - Paul Lewis
OPINION: Campese has a history of making unfounded comments about coaches and players.
Paul Lewis: All Blacks XV look to the future, why didn't Scott Robertson?
OPINION: The All Blacks backed experience over youth for their northern tour.
Ten capped All Blacks named in XV squad to head north
Clayton McMillan's 29-player squad has been named.
Hoskins Sotutu urged to switch to England after another All Blacks snub
It comes as the 26-year-old continues to be overlooked by Scott Robertson.
Gregor Paul: Razor's northern tour squad should come as no surprise
OPINION: Scott Robertson has no margins to play with.
Robertson defends picking departing Cane, Perenara for northern tour
Both players will leave New Zealand for Japan next year.
Roigard returns, Perenara retained as All Blacks make one change for northern tour
Scott Robertson has resisted the urge for major changes to end 2024.
All Blacks end-of-year tour: Who makes the squad?
Selection debates arise as old and new players mix for upcoming games against strong foes.
From Foster to Robertson: Are the All Blacks truly rebuilding?
Gregor Paul breaks down the contrasts and comparisons between the two.
Owen Franks opens up on CTE, diet, underrated All Blacks and more
The former All Black reveals training secrets and his post-retirement diet to fans.
Chris Rattue: All Blacks shaping a bomb squad, the worst America’s Cup ever
OPINION: Life is good, although not yet great, for new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.