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Gregor Paul: The moment Ioane showed he's a world-class centre

OPINION: Maybe Rieko Ioane should spark a personal feud with everyone he plays.

All Blacks duo ruled out of France test

All Blacks XV players Du’Plessis Kirifi and Chay Fihaki have been called in as cover.

Antoine Dupont wary of All Blacks threat

'It’s up to us to raise our level to respond to the threat that’s coming.'

Chris Rattue's Winners and Losers: All Blacks struggle out of survival mode

OPINION: Scott Robertson's All Blacks remain a mystery after a substandard test in Dublin.

'The club has been saved': All Blacks great rescues struggling French rugby club

Andrew Mehrtens and Bobby Skinstad are now co-chairmen of second-tier side Beziers.

'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up

Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.

All Blacks: Irish writer says 'world’s sexiest rugby team' silenced the crowd

Irish spectators were moving from their seats to get drinks or find other entertainment.

Springboks too good for Scotland, regain world No 1 spot

The Springboks bench helped them put Scotland away.

Phil Gifford: Hype meets reality – what we learned in All Blacks' Dublin masterclass

OPINION: The victory was a major statement.

All Blacks v Ireland: Player ratings – Which All Blacks earned 9 ratings

How the All Blacks players rated in their 23-13 win over Ireland.

Watch: New Zealand anthem cut short before Dublin test

'Well done @IrishRugby for f***ing up the NZ national anthem,' said one Twitter user.

All Blacks humble Ireland with underdog win

Ireland had won 19 consecutive tests at home until Saturday morning.

All Blacks take down world no.1 Ireland

Live updates as we build toward the Dublin test.

All Blacks v Ireland: Irish strength inspired and fuelled by New Zealand

OPINION: Growing out of the All Blacks' shadow has been good for Ireland

Phil Gifford: Grant Nisbett reflects on 40 years as the voice of New Zealand rugby

The commentary doyenne looks back on the highs and lows of his career.

Ex-Irish player: Haka should be contested 'or else it becomes one-sided pageantry'

'That tension is felt right across the stadium.'

Phil Gifford: Time for Damian McKenzie to prove Scott Robertson right

OPINION: Injuries have handed the 29-year-old another shot at the starting No 10.

Elliott Smith: 'Ireland are in the first stage of grief - denial'

‘Irish are stuck in a cycle of disbelief.’