As it happened: All Blacks start season in style
Follow all the action from the All Blacks' clash against Ireland at Eden Park.
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OPINION: This is Ireland's best chance to pick up a first ever Test win in New Zealand.
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It takes a special team to win on these shores and the vast majority have been repelled.
Gregor Paul: How Kiwis helped turn Ireland into rugby heavyweights
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Green v Black: New Zealand's Irish ties and rivalries
Ireland claims to be the home of international rugby. New Zealand begs to differ.
How the All Blacks forward pack plan to dominate Ireland
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NZR reveal error that led to Ireland v Māori All Blacks concussion row
Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed back onto the field against the Māori Blacks.
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Tangaroa College took down the most successful team in the history of the 1A competition.
UK Minister of Sport makes ultimate rugby gaffe
She somehow found a way to insult millions of fans from both codes of the sport.
Ireland's tour of NZ marred by 'alarming' controversy
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Elliott Smith: Why I'm worried about the ref in charge of All Blacks test
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Foster's timely return: All Blacks coach on Covid disruptions and test nerves
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Ian Foster explains reasons behind surprise All Blacks selection
Scott Barrett's selection at No 6 evokes anxiety from already nervous All Blacks fans.
Four Kiwis named in Ireland side to face All Blacks
Andy Farrell has named his squad for Saturday's test, featuring four New Zealanders.
Gregor Paul: The dangerous message the All Blacks have sent the world
OPINION: The All Blacks want to make a statement about who they are in this test.
Ian Foster on All Blacks v Ireland game
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Scott Barrett's move to No 6: The troubled history of All Blacks positional changes
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Focus Sport: Leicester Fainga'anuku set to become latest All Blacks debutant
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Another Covid case in All Blacks camp; Blues star joins squad
The All Blacks have been hit by another Covid case.
Two new All Blacks in squad, Barrett at 10
Crusaders standout Leicester Fainga'anuku will debut on the wing against Ireland.
Kris Shannon: Five reasons why the All Blacks are in trouble
Tough issues facing the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's first test against Ireland.
Gatland eyes another coaching role overseas
Warren Gatland is looking to head overseas after his Chiefs contract ends.
'We had 15 guys in the stands': Ireland unconcerned by Māori blow
Andy Farrell is confident his side will quickly recover ahead of Saturday's first test.
Watch: Māori All Blacks' emotional tribute to late rugby star Sean Wainui, his widow and children
The Māori All Blacks and Ireland clash in Hamilton started on a sombre note.
Māori All Blacks stun sloppy Ireland in their tour opener
The Māori All Blacks seized their biggest scalp in 12 years.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks' accidental hero could be the difference against Ireland
OPINION: Ireland will most definitely be feeling the pressure this week.