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Aaron Smith to make shock All Blacks return for big tests

Smith joins the ABs for the last two games of their tour after welcoming his second child.

No more mismatches: The big questions ABs must answer in tough Ireland test

A torrid evening awaits if the All Blacks aren't at the peak of their powers.

All Blacks half-back TJ Perenara on what keeps driving him

All Blacks half-back TJ Perenara on what keeps driving him and reveals why the players are the closest they've ever been on this tour. Video / All Blacks

Mate against mate: Why Irish Kiwi wing is desperate to face All Blacks

The Lowe down - has an opponent ever revealed so many mates in the All Blacks?

How England exposed Black Ferns' shaky hopes of retaining World Cup

Former player Honey Hireme-Smiler says the side needs more help from NZ Rugby.

Gregor Paul: Why Ireland will be confident against drained All Blacks

OPINION: The Irish obviously think they have smelled blood in the water.

All Blacks' difficult selection calls ahead of season-defining tests

Tension rises, minds sharpen, as the business end of the All Blacks season arrives.

Phil Gifford: The worst I've ever seen in an All Blacks test

OPINION: It's a close call with the start of the 1994 test in Christchurch against France.

'Something special': Dogged Scots dump Wallabies

It's third win in a row over Australia for the Scotland side.

Passion project: Ex-All Black and billionaire partner demolish waterfront home for new mansion

Separate office, spa and cinema room with a projector equipment anteroom planned.

How the players rated in the All Blacks win over Italy

How the All Blacks rated in their 47-9 win over Italy.

Gregor Paul: The worrying sign in All Blacks troubled and frantic win

Opinion: It was a performance defined by mistakes, frustration and sloppiness.

Worst of the year: All Blacks pile it on late in scrappy win

The All Blacks saved their worst performance of the season for Rome.

Live: All Blacks pile it on late

Live updates of the All Blacks' clash against Italy at Olimpico Stadio in Rome.

Canterbury and Tasman seal semifinal spots

Canterbury and Tasman booked playoff places with wins over Bay of Plenty and Wellington.

Gregor Paul: Rejuvenated Cane can replicate McCaw

Opinion: It wasn't so long ago that winning 100 caps was deemed an impossible feat.

All you need to know - All Blacks v Italy

All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' clash against Italy in Rome.

'I felt pretty awful about myself': How ABs star bounced back to the top

Braydon Ennor played his first test in 2019, but had to wait two years for his second.