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Tit for tat battle in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final

Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.

'The real reason we lost': Pumas coach laments All Blacks loss

It wasn't tiredness, nor the added strain of attempting to honour Maradona's memory.

France defeat Italy, secure spot in Autumn Nations Cup final

Eight devastating second-half minutes set France up for a final against England.

'A few niggly hurt moments': What Foster saw in 'clinical' All Blacks win

All Blacks coach Foster admits his side remains far from the finished product after win.

England book place in Autumn Nations Cup final with win over Wales

Eddie Jones' men secured a seventh successive win to secure a place in the final.

'Foster can take deep breath': How media reacted to All Blacks win

How media from around the world saw the All Blacks win over Argentina.

'Announced himself to the world': How the ABs rated in Pumas thrashing

How the All Blacks rated in their 38-0 win over Argentina in Newcastle.

Gregor Paul: Crazed panic to calm clarity - how ABs turned it around

If mauling at McDonald Jones Stadium taught us one thing, it's that this lot can scrum.

Phil Gifford: Three simple ways to save the dying game of rugby in NZ

Opinion: Once, NZ Rugby could do whatever they wanted. Now they can't afford any mistakes.

Hawke's Bay claim Mitre 10 Championship title

Hawke's Bay claimed their third Mitre 10 Cup Championship title in a decade.

Is this the 'new' Kaino? ABs in desperate need of new enforcer

Opinion: There's a link between the ABs stuttering physically and Jerome Kaino retiring.

'Very emotional week': Free entry for Mitre 10 Cup final to 'give back'

Entry will be free at Eden Park for the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final this weekend.

'I was being honest': Sam Cane breaks silence on 'brutal' ABs fans comment

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has admitted he was surprised by the backlash he received.

But what if they lose again? The depressing All Blacks hypothetical

Opinion: Three successive losses for the first time in 22 years is an unthinkable start.

Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha

Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.

Excitement building for the crowning match

Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.