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

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

Sonny Bill Williams quotes Malcolm X as he hits out at critics

All Blacks centre turns 34 on Saturday but has been retained in Hansen’s RWC squad

Late Jantjies try helps South Africa snatch a draw against the All Blacks

World champions sweat on fitness of Brodie Retallick after lock hospitalised with shoulder injury

Laumape hoping to seize All Blacks chance against Argentina

26-year-old looking to secure a place in crowded New Zealand midfield in Japan

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

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

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

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

Steve Hansen expects Conor Murray to face All Blacks

‘Big players get up. If they think they are right to play, let them play,’ says New Zealand coach

Ireland go with show of strength for Argentinian onslaught

Joe Schmidt makes a dozen changes to starting line-up for hugely relevant match-up

All Blacks pick all the big guns for England clash

Sonny Bill Williams and Jack Goodhue will partner in the centee for Twickenham match

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Kieran Read returns as All Blacks look to avenge South Africa loss

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

Latest Ryan Crotty head injury mars New Zealand’s big win

Centre was knocked out out in collision with team-mate Jack Goodhue in Sydney

Malakai Fekitoa unfazed by the prospect of Thomond Park

All Black and Toulon concentrating on what they will bring to the quarter-final clash

New Zealand press react: SBW ban sparks rare selection debate

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

Supremely confident Steve Hansen revels in victory

‘We’re not just a team that play fantasy rugby. We play down and dirty rugby too’

Lions end Crusaders’ winning run to make big statement

Owen Farrell slots over four penalties to secure much-needed victory in Christchurch

Brave Ireland fall short against impressive Baby Blacks

Nigel Carolan’s side see plenty of ball but New Zealand defence proves impentrable

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