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‘We were reared on knockout rugby’: Johnny Sexton eyes All Blacks clash

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Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Jordie Barrett to play outhalf, Retallick returns for NZ

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pragmatic after Springboks win

New Zealand coach praises beaten South Africa after ‘titanic struggle’ in Yokohama

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

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

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read in no mood to make a blindside move

Ardie Savea’s form and lack of options at No 6 could see Read switch ahead of World Cup

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The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

Signing All Blacks doesn’t guarantee success for European clubs

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

Ireland v New Zealand: New Zealand player profiles

A look at Steve Hansen’s All Blacks ahead of Saturday night’s Aviva Stadium showdown

Backstabbers or boys done good: how do All Blacks view Celtic Kiwis?

Concept of scouring the world for players is one that is little loved in New Zealand

Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hits

For clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educated

Gordon D’Arcy: The days of rugby's physical enforcer might be numbered

World Rugby need to be sure about which problem they are trying to solve

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

Grosso tackle row still rumbling ahead of second Test

Winger maintains Tu’ungafasi could have avoided making contact with his head

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

Coping with injuries the key for All Blacks and France

Jacques Brunel and Steve Hansen in World Cup planning mode ahead of Test clash

England just thinking big but they need a new Neil Back

With opensides there has to be a leader of the pack to encourage others to follow

New Zealand overpower France with five-try trouncing in Paris

All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus

New-look New Zealand fight back to rein in Barbarians

All Blacks run in four second-half tries to claim victory at Twickenham

Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year

Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up

Hansen stands by his man after All Blacks win

Michael Cheika unhappy with Brodie Retallick incident during New Zealand’s 35-29 win

Lions draw series after gritty performance in final All Blacks Test

Steve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden Park

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Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense

Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn series

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Lions have what it takes to claim immortality against All Blacks

The third test is the hardest, but Lions have tries in them if opportunities come

New Zealand 21 Lions 24: All Blacks player ratings

Sam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacy

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

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Sonny Bill’s rugby league roots, totemic Itoje, Barrett’s boot and Garces’ nerves of steel

Referee watch: Garces’s interpretations may be more to Lions’ liking

The French official is an excellent communicator, especially during set piece play

Shrinking the Lions schedule in future risks diluting its special qualities

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