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

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

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

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

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

John Hayes and Mike Ross were as durable as tree trunks, and Furlong is showing same signs

Ex-Lions captain soared to banish any lingering disappointment over the 2017 tour

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

Schmidt’s side have grown since and Chicago 2016 changed the narrative for Irish rugby

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

All Blacks show ominous strength in depth one year from World Cup

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

All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane

Michael Cheika unhappy with Brodie Retallick incident during New Zealand’s 35-29 win

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

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

Kiwi media address Hansen’s midfield quandry with Gatland the weekend winner

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

Lions coach concerned after scrumhalf targeted during first Test defeat in Auckland

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

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

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

Sports review of 2016: Green becomes the colour at end of historic week in Windy City

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

New Zealand will use first anniversary of Jonah Lomu’s death as spur against Ireland

Steve Hansen recalls fit again secondrows to beef up pack for rematch with Ireland

Ireland’s obsessive kicking for territory and working for penalties is hopefully gone

Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game

Ireland scrumhalf shows he is outstanding all-rounder in victory over All Blacks

Stunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beaten

Joe Schmidt’s side went toe-to-toe with the world champions and outscored them

A perfect 10 for scrum half Conor Murray on a day all the Irish players excelled

18 and out: Gaving Cummiskey rates Steve Hansen’s side after their first defeat of 2016