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Ankle injury forces former All Blacks star to retire, aged 29

Nathan Harris leaves the sport with 20 All Blacks test caps to his name.

'The longest tour I've ever done': How ABs are fighting fatigue

All Blacks make sweeping changes as they seek to finish long tour on emphatic note.

Tears of joy as Black Ferns name debutant for France rematch

Loose forward Kendra Reynolds couldn't hold back the emotion of being named to the side.

Experiment over: France return World Cup star to 10 for ABs clash

Forward-thinking France coach Fabien Galthie has taken a rare backward step.

Aaron Smith thrust into starting XV for All Blacks' season-defining test

Aaron Smith has been thrust into the starting side for his first test in three months.

Blues to play Melbourne Rebels in Whangārei in March

Blues focus on family-friendly environment when it hosts the Rebels at Semenoff Stadium

Baby son of Springboks great dies in tragic drowning

The 10-month son of a South African rugby star has died in an accidental drowning.

Rassie Erasmus handed punishment for slamming ref

Erasmus has been suspended from all activities in the sport.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: The problem with World Rugby's tacky awards

OPINION: The recent batch of World Rugby nominations were laughable.

Joe Carbery lauds Dargaville-raised grandson in Irish triumph

Tense moment as granddad watches Joey Carbery line up a penalty against ABs.

Gregor Paul: Why personnel changes won't fix All Blacks' deeper issues

OPINION: The All Blacks need to reinvent themselves because the best have worked them out.

Foster demands improvements: ABs' plan to avoid worst season in 12 years

Victory to end the season for the All Blacks is non-negotiable.

Full draw announced: Details for new look Super Rugby Pacific revealed

The new-look Super Rugby Pacific will kick off at Mt Smart Stadium on February 18.

'Gigantic fan': Joe Biden celebrates All Blacks loss

Biden played a hand - for the second time - in an Ireland team's defeat of the All Blacks.

Blow for All Blacks ahead of French test

All Blacks suffer injury blow ahead of their final test of the year in Paris.

Phil Gifford: How Irish exposed All Blacks' biggest weakness

Opinion: The answer to countering teams like Ireland will not be easy to find.

'We can be even better': Ireland's roar after rousing win

It was arguably the most convincing Irish display against the All Blacks in their history.

Living off scraps: The damning stats from All Blacks loss

With a wealth of possession and territory, Ireland put the All Blacks to work in Dublin.