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Papalii starts as All Blacks make few changes for second test
The All Blacks have made one change and a positional switch .
Gregor Paul: The intriguing selection that will hint at All Blacks' World Cup plan
OPINION: All Blacks selectors have two distinct routes from which to choose.
Liam Napier: The All Blacks' five big selection dilemmas
OPINION: There could be as many as five starting tweaks for the second test.
Irish rugby hero's life-saving kiss: All Blacks fan brought back from dead
A last-minute trip, a scream in a carpark - and a father's life is saved.
Gregor Paul: Why world rugby needs more men like Sam Whitelock
OPINION: The All Blacks will obviously miss Whitelock, but so will the global game.
Big blow: Spotlight on lineout as two All Blacks ruled out of second test
Sam Whitelock's absence shines a spotlight on the All Blacks lineout.
'Not good enough to play for ABs': English rugby writer says sack Sam Cane
Englishman says the All Blacks skipper isn't good enough for the team.
Two areas of improvement from All Blacks internal review
The All Blacks internal review revealed ample room for improvement ahead of second test.
The top 10 teams from the weekend of international rugby - why ABs aren't on top
OPINION: Ranking the top teams in world rugby after the weekend of international footy.
The All Blacks attacking evolution you may have missed
Here's how the All Blacks made telling changes to their attack to catch Ireland napping.
Phil Gifford: Six talking points from All Blacks' crushing win over Ireland
Ferocious physicality, a better night for Barrett and Farrell's flub marked the ABs' win.
'It isn't a dejected changing room': Irish coach promises to attack
Ireland coach Andy Farrell is adamant his team can find a way back into the test series.
The three moments of instinctive brilliance that sealed All Blacks' win
It was instinct and awareness that delivered the All Blacks first three tries.
Five key moments from All Blacks-Ireland
Try-saving interventions, individual brilliance and the errant Irish aided the All Blacks.
All Blacks dominate Ireland to start season in style
The All Blacks savoured their sold out homecoming to launch this season in style.
As it happened: All Blacks start season in style
Follow all the action from the All Blacks' clash against Ireland at Eden Park.
'We know what it would mean': Irish eye more history against All Blacks
Ireland will rarely have a better chance to beat the All Blacks at home for the first time
Phil Gifford: Five talking points ahead of All Blacks v Ireland
Phil Gifford presents five talking points heading into the All Blacks' first test.
'Mood as dark as their shirts': English rugby writer says All Blacks ripe for the picking
OPINION: This is Ireland's best chance to pick up a first ever Test win in New Zealand.
All Blacks v Ireland: All you need to know
What you need to know ahead of the first test against Ireland.
Rugby experts roundtable: The biggest All Blacks concern ahead of Ireland test
Herald rugby writers tackle the big issues ahead of the opening test against Ireland.
Why the All Blacks' legendary Eden Park record is not as it seems
It takes a special team to win on these shores and the vast majority have been repelled.
Gregor Paul: How Kiwis helped turn Ireland into rugby heavyweights
OPINION: Ireland have been big beneficiaries of NZ's intellectual rugby property seepage.
How the All Blacks forward pack plan to dominate Ireland
Brodie Retallick explains how the All Blacks forward pack will lead the Irish response.
NZR reveal error that led to Ireland v Māori All Blacks concussion row
Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed back onto the field against the Māori Blacks.
Elliott Smith: Why I'm worried about the ref in charge of All Blacks test
OPINION: Karl Dickson had a shocker last November.
Foster's timely return: All Blacks coach on Covid disruptions and test nerves
Ian Foster will emerge from Covid isolation and return to the coaching box for first test.
Ian Foster explains reasons behind surprise All Blacks selection
Scott Barrett's selection at No 6 evokes anxiety from already nervous All Blacks fans.
Four Kiwis named in Ireland side to face All Blacks
Andy Farrell has named his squad for Saturday's test, featuring four New Zealanders.