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How we lost out on Ireland's Kiwi coach

Has New Zealand rugby missed a trick letting Joe Schmidt slip through its fingers?

World media: Rugby goliath slain

Rugby's goliath has been slain but the world's media has not put the boot into Steve Hansen's All Blacks after their loss to Ireland in Chicago.

Player ratings: Aaron Smith 'a disaster'

Chris Rattue rates the All Blacks and Irish players after this morning's epic 40-29 battle won by the men in green.

Irish media in meltdown after historic win

The Irish media has gone into meltdown after their national rugby team's history-breaking win over the All Blacks. Ireland's major

Irish captain: Dye Chicago river green

Irish captain Rory Best says Chicago's river needs to be dyed green to celebrate his team's historic victory over the All Blacks. Best

NZ's Irish fan: 'unbelievable' victory

All Black and Irish fans endured 80-minutes of anguish together watching their teams wrestle with history in Chicago.

Ireland's win a touching tribute to fallen legend

As the All Blacks lined up for their pre-game haka, the Irish formed their own honorary formation.

Hansen: The right team won

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has copped today's streak-ending defeat against Ireland on the chin.

Wynne Gray chat: What happened?

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray is here to analyse and dissect Ireland's incredible win over the All Blacks. Fire your questions through by clicking 'comment'.

Ghosts in Chicago: ABs' terrible timing

Of all the weeks in the past 108 years to show up in Chicago trying to promote their premium asset, New Zealand Rugby chose the one which saw the Cubs win.

Switch to lock could extend Jerome Kaino's career

All Blacks Jerome Kaino may have an extended career in the black jersey if he chooses to switch to lock, says captain Kieran Read.

Five stadiums the All Blacks should visit

Ahead of tomorrow's run at Soldier Field in Chicago, we propose five more stadiums the All Blacks should visit.

Tony Veitch: All Blacks fans are boring

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

Maori ABs triumph, USA Eagles suffer

The Maori All Blacks won a predictable result in Chicago this afternoon, thumping the USA Eagles 54 points to 7.

All Blacks get involved in Cubs' victory parade

The All Blacks soaked in all the excitement that comes with 5 million fans celebrating the end of a 108-year drought.

Agustin Pichot: Owen Franks dodged a bullet

The World Rugby deputy made it clear that Owen Franks dodged a bullet escaping suspension for an alleged eye gouge.

Cubs win the only fairytale ABs want to see

NZ Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry break down three key questions as the All Blacks prepare to take on Ireland in Chicago.

Openside revolution: Playing seven in a post-McCaw era

Richie McCaw was locked in for so long, it almost kept New Zealand narrow minded.