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All Blacks: DMac's shot clock shocker, Robertson's relief
Analysis - The one-point win had its fair share of drama, but Scott Robertson's reign nevertheless gets off to a winning start, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks v England: What you need to know
Scott Robertson's All Blacks face a stern test against England in Dunedin, here's all the information for the game.
All Blacks v England: Drama aplenty the last time they met
The 25-all draw at Twickenham turned out to be a far-reaching result for both teams, Jamie Wall writes. Video
All Blacks: Has Vern Cotter provided a Blue-print for the English?
Analysis - The signs are pointing towards a tense opening test between the All Blacks and England, with a ton of pressure likely to be directed on Damian McKenzie, writes Jamie Wall.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe: The greatest women's rugby player ever?
Analysis - Records, medals and accolades are synonymous with the prolific winger's career, making a strong case for the title of the greatest of all time. Video
All Blacks: Who plays halfback this weekend?
Analysis: Aaron Smith's incredible career saw him snuff out any debate about the No 9 jersey for 13 straight seasons, but who takes his place, asks Jamie Wall.
What England are bringing to their All Blacks clashes
While all the focus has been on Scott Robertson's new look All Black team, a confident and hungry English side have slipped into the country with their eyes on an upset.
Warriors 'not getting carried away' after turnaround against Broncos
Andrew Webster and his players know there's work to be done, despite their valuable win over the Broncos.
All Blacks season launch: Reinforcements already called to arms
The addition of some extra personnel felt an admission that things are going to get rough this season, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks squad: who’s in, who’s out and why
There's plenty to dissect in Scott Robertson's first naming, with a lot of talk about who has been left out as well as who got in, writes Jamie Wall.
All Black squad naming: Who will make the cut, and why?
Analysis - Scott Robertson names his 32-man squad this evening. Here are the top contenders.
Brotherly love: Rieko Ioane's joy at bringing Super Rugby title home
Rieko rates Super Rugby Pacific win "above a World Cup".
Freed from desire: How the Blues won Super Rugby Pacific
The 41-10 demolition was simply a continuation of what they've been doing all season, sending bodies at the line again and again, until the opposition cracks, writes Jamie Wall.
Super Rugby Pacific final: What you need to know
The Blues and Chiefs are going head-to-head at Eden Park. Here's all the information ahead of the big game. Video
'He bleeds blue blood': Inside Patrick Tuipulotu's miraculous recovery
The lock is back five weeks ahead of schedule, drawing comparisons to another epic appearance by a legendary lock.
What this Super Rugby Pacific final represents
Analysis - The Blues and Chiefs final this Saturday night highlights the good, bad and potential of Super Rugby Pacific, if it can adapt, Jamie Wall writes.
'What more can you ask for?' - Eden Park sells out for Super Rugby Pacific final
Almost 50,000 people are expected for the showdown between the Blues and Chiefs on Saturday night.
Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals: What we learned
The Blues and the Chiefs meet in next weekend's final at Eden Park, here's what we found out about them in a couple of contrasting semis. Video
'Every error had an unbelievably negative result' - Warriors coach
The Warriors once again found out the hard way just how ruthless the Storm are, as they slumped to a 16th consecutive loss to Craig Bellamy's side.
How did the once-mighty Crusaders fall so fast?
Analysis - How turnover, injuries and flights of fancy ended in a season from hell.
Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs do Hurricanes a massive favour
Analysis - There's a certain irony in the fact that the Chiefs landed a significant body blow to the Blues' title hopes and weren't even aware of it, writes Jamie Wall. Video
NZR's provincial unions vote to stay put – what happens now?
Promises and threats were made over this now seriously divisive situation.
D-Day: A beginner's guide to NZ Rugby's special general meeting
It has been billed as the most important date for the future of the game, but what does it all mean?
Black Ferns' Pacific Four campaign: What we learned
The world champions are now looking forward to a showdown with England at Twickenham in September, so how are they tracking?
Super Rugby Pacific: Weekend's results set up intriguing final weekend
Just when we thought things were pretty clear in terms of the play-off picture, the penultimate Super Rugby Pacific round threw us a couple of curveballs. Video