Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

No team has rattled the All Blacks’ cage throughout the years quite like the Springboks

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

All Blacks centre turns 34 on Saturday but has been retained in Hansen’s RWC squad

26-year-old looking to secure a place in crowded New Zealand midfield in Japan

‘It was an awesome performance and something Ireland should be proud of’

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

‘The All Blacks can put the most points on you in the shortest space of time’

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

Los Pumas lead 22-15 in second half but New Zealand turn the screw at Yarrow Stadium

Steve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden Park

Officials missed the fact that Kieran Read was three yards in front of the ball at restart

Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

People were saying he couldn’t survive a Lions tour. He is delighted to prove that he can

All Blacks enter series decider in vulnerable state having lost Smith, Crotty and Williams

Sam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacy

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

Full-back suffered concussion in opening win, Ryan Crotty also out for New Zealand

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

Aaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series lead

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Warren Gatland’s side must face all five of New Zealand’s red hot domestic franchises

Ireland regret one that got away as Peyper fails to clamp down on cynical play

Tadhg Furlong and Josh van der Flier were inspired by example set by returning flanker

They came with revenge on their mind and some of their big names were on top form

Stunning defensive display helps All Blacks make up for defeat in Chicago

A look at the Irish and All Black teams ahead of Saturday’s rematch in Dublin

Preview: Italy v New Zealand, Olympic Stadium, Rome, kick-off 2pm

Flanker will make his first start at lock for New Zealand on Saturday

New Zealand will meet Ireland in Chicago next month

World champions extend winning run to 16 after comfortable victory over Argentina

New Zealand coach brings in uncapped Anton Lienert-Brown for Wallabies Test

Mike Ruddock’s side finish in fourth place overall in the agegrade World Championship