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Chris Rattue: McCaw needs fitting farewell

If only Richie McCaw could go out with a footy bang rather than a talk-fest whimper, writes Chris Rattue.

Rugby: All Blacks tipped for US return

The All Blacks are set to return to the United States next November, with reports suggesting they will take on Ireland at Chicago's Soldier Field.

McCaw set to announce retirement

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw looks set to announce his retirement from rugby on Thursday.

Dan Carter: My surprise selection

His start for the All Blacks came at a dark time for the national side. Daniel Carter recounts how it happened.

Dan Carter reveals secret injury

Dan Carter reveals a knee injury in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France was so painful he needed an anaesthetic.

Carter and Williamson peas in the pod?

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the most phlegmatic of them all?

Belgian family celebrate All Black WWI hero

Just weeks after the ABs RWC victory, a family has paid tribute to a fallen soldier and former AB Dave Gallaher, laying a wreath of flowers on his grave.

Man's dream trip ends in tragedy

A Wellington man who travelled to the Rugby World Cup and died suddenly before he could see the All Blacks win will be buried on Friday.

Got married, had baby, won World Cup

All Black Ben Smith opens up on his triumphant year: "I suppose I've sort of ticked it all off."

Signed All Blacks gear up for grabs

It seems everything the All Blacks touch turns to gold - and now Trade Me sellers are banking on that.

ABs Wellington parade as it happened

Thousands of fans turned up for the Wellington parade to welcome the All Blacks back after the Rugby World Cup victory.

'What am I going to say to the Aussies?'

Prince Charles is anxious about what he will say to Wallaby-supporters when he heads across the ditch next week.

Mr Mealamu tells ABs: Keep a lid on it

Sonny Bill Williams reveals how All Blacks kept their celebrations quiet after a reminder about their responsibilities from the squad's senior statesman.

They're so money: ABs now worth $250m

And the figure is expected to reach half a billion dollars within the next 10 years.

Polly Gillespie: Sonny Bill Williams - a humble man in a mini van

Is SBW really a perfect guy? Polly Gillespie recalls her first meeting with the legend who looked like an action hero and drove off in a people mover.

Rugby: McCaw and Carter - the dream team

Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter suited up in black together in 89 tests and won 80 of them.

All Blacks side the best of professional era

Festivities continue for victorious ABs

Day two of official Rugby World Cup celebrations will see a number of schools close their doors early so pupils can get a chance to see their rugby heroes.