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Nations Championship: Talking points from the weekend's tests
Henry Pollock scored twice in two minutes on the wing against Australia.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
All Blacks go back to the future to end Ireland rivalry at Eden Park
OPINION: New Zealand have now won their last four tests against Ireland.
‘Punishing evening’: World media reacts to All Blacks win over Ireland
How the world’s media reacted to New Zealand’s 40-21 victory at Eden Park.
All Blacks unveil brutal and beautiful blueprint in win over Ireland
The All Blacks ground Ireland into the Eden Park turf to extend their streak at the venue.
Recap: All Blacks put 40 on Ireland to extend Eden Park streak
How the action unfolded as the All Blacks beat Ireland in Auckland.
'Tricking the brain': Why All Blacks turned to strobe glasses in high ball skills push
The technology forces players’ brains to work harder when contesting high balls.
Why Rennie is betting on size to solve the All Blacks’ blindside puzzle
Size is prioritised over speed as the ABs face their biggest test under Dave Rennie.
Is Rennie copying South Africa with latest loose forward shuffle?
OPINION: Shifting Vaa'i from lock to No 6 indicates the All Blacks want power over style.
Rennie makes bold call in forwards for team to face Ireland at Eden Park
Tupou Vaa'i returns to No 6 for the first time since last year's loss to Argentina.
Three Kiwis named in Ireland squad to face All Blacks
Andy Farrell has called on his big guns, making nine changes to his starting side.
Rennie's reshuffle: The bold blindside change holding key to Eden Park supremacy
Dave Rennie could remodel his forward pack and make a bold blindside move for Ireland.
How low-key Ireland can overturn All Blacks' Eden Park mystique
The All Blacks have not lost at Eden Park since 1994.
A different game: The inequalities at the heart of rugby's Nations Championship
OPINION: A win will keep the All Blacks on track to top the Southern Hemisphere table.
Leinster stint turns Jordie Barrett into All Blacks' quiet general
Barrett had a hand in four of the All Blacks' seven tries against Italy.
Why Dave Rennie turned to Rieko Ioane after injuries hit wing stocks
The 88-test veteran joins the squad after injuries to Fehi Fineanganofo and Leroy Carter.
The critical similarity All Blacks have with 2022 campaign as green tidal wave approaches
OPINION: This schedule will show where this side sits 18 months out from the World Cup.
Can the All Blacks lift another gear before fortress Eden Park showdown?
Signs of early progress but much work remains in the Dave Rennie All Blacks era.
Opinion: The problem with rugby's Nations Championship
The finals series may not find the world's best team.
Ireland fightback sees Wallabies crash to defeat in Nations Championship
Ben Donaldson missed a last-gasp penalty as Ireland claimed a comeback bonus-point win.
The wildest of the wildcards: Picking the bolters who could earn an All Blacks call-up
OPINION: Ben Francis looks at some wildcard players who could feature for the ABs in 2026.
Ant Strachan: The tough selection calls Dave Rennie faces to shape the All Blacks' future
OPINION: Dave Rennie will name a 34-man All Blacks squad featuring several new faces.
The headgear 23: Who are the best players to have worn headgear during their careers?
Picking a squad of 23 players who famously wore head gear during their career.
‘Deeply saddened': Chiefs assistant's move to Munster called off
Roger Randle was set to link up with former Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan in Ireland.
Munster rocked as more officials quit over Roger Randle coaching move
Former Munster players resigned from the club's professional game committee over the hire.