Back in Black: New Zealand’s 36-0 win leaves Wallabies thunderstruck

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

All Blacks outhalf Richie Mo’unga cleared of serious shoulder injury

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pleased with where his side are in terms of injuries

Michael Cheika defiant despite Wallabies’ Eden Park thrashing

All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup rout gives Steve Hansen food for thought ahead of Japan

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Isa Nacewa: Rugby’s new generation see value in chasing financial rewards

As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south

The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the Year

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

World rugby player of the year - The nominees

Johnny Sexton facing competition from Beauden Barrett, Faf de Klerk, Rieko Ioane and Malcolm Marx for Sunday's player of the year award

Liam Toland: Irish defence forces world class All Blacks to crumble

Cornerstone of Ireland’s tactics produced lots of options and game’s defining moment

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: How Ireland beat the All Blacks

Gavin Cummiskey looks at five key moments as Ireland claimed first home win over All Blacks

England miss out on All Blacks win after controversial call

TMO rules out Sam Underhill’s late try for offside at Twickenham

The All Blacks’ secret? Never stand still or you get overtaken

Side have won 83 of their past 93 Tests thanks to their relentless pursuit of innovation

Elusive Delguy a potent addition to Argentina’s traditional mix

Ten tries in 15 Super League matches shows his ability as a natural attacking threat

All Blacks crush Wallabies in Yokohama for Bledisloe Cup sweep

Beauden Barrett scores his sixth try against Australia this year at World Cup final venue

Jordan Larmour nominated for World Rugby award

Leinster back one of three in the running to be named 2018’s breakthrough player

New Zealand wrap up Championship in style

All Blacks show ominous strength in depth one year from World Cup

Sonny Bill Williams returns as All Blacks make seven changes

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Heroic Springboks cling on to secure historic win over All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus’s side take thrilling Test and win in New Zealand for first time since 2009

Jordie Barrett and Laumape named in revamped New Zealand backline

All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane

Read and Retallick return to All Blacks XV for Wallabies opener

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

New Zealand take advantage of questionable yellow to blow France away

All Blacks ran in three tries while France lock Paul Gabrillagues was sin-binned

All Black Jordie Barrett: entering stranger’s flat was ‘human error’

Fullback and a friend ate a takeaway in the wrong apartment after Dunedin night out

All Blacks snuff out Welsh resistance in Cardiff

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

All Blacks edge out valiant Scotland at Murrayfield

Beauden Barrett’s try the difference as New Zealand remain unbeaten against Scots

Conor Murray overlooked on player of the year shortlist

Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Israel Folau, Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje selected

Liam Toland: We’re not Europe’s All Blacks in one area – transition

With Bundee Aki in midfield the evolution of how we transition is ripe for exploitation

Brilliant Wallabies end two years of hurt against All Blacks

Michael Cheika’s Australia dig in to secure first win over New Zealand in eight Tests

New Zealand complete unbeaten Rugby Championship campaign

South Africa restore pride with battling display at Newlands

Ruthless New Zealand beat South Africa by 57 points

For the Springboks, it was biggest defeat in their history, eclipsing 2002 England defeat

Beauden Barrett breaks Australian hearts in Dunedin

Outhalf crosses in the 78th minute as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup after thriller

All Blacks recall Sonny Bill Williams for Australia showdown

Centre served four-match ban after red card in second Test against Lions

New Zealand press react: SBW ban sparks rare selection debate

Kiwi media address Hansen’s midfield quandry with Gatland the weekend winner

Lions back in the series as All Blacks see red

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

Kaino expects big intensity lift if Warburton starts for Lions

‘If anything, they get stronger in the breakdown having him there,’ the All Black said

Lions frustrated with referee but were ultimately outclassed

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

Lions facing the greatest challenge in world sport? Try telling Westmeath

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

All Blacks 30 Lions 15: New Zealand player ratings

Aaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series lead

All Blacks punish Lions in their garden of Eden

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

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