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The All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.

All Blacks Mark Telea and Dalton Papali'i alongside defence coach Scott McLeod look ahead to their clash with Italy as the team is ‘buzzing’ from an impressive South Africa v Ireland match over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

OPINION: Chris Rattue on who took home the bacon and who left empty-handed.

In a clash of the titans, the Irish managed to pull off a win over the defending champs.

OPINION: There is a statistic that starkly shows the biggest issue facing the All Blacks.

"[Waiting has been] good for us as we can see what’s going on."

OPINION: The ABs' frustrations and wild fluctuations in form have returned.

OPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.

England's preparations for the Rugby World Cup have plunged into further chaos.

OPINION: Few countries feel so similar as New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland.

Can the All Blacks win the World Cup? It's a question never asked at this juncture before.

Agreement has all but been reached to launch the Nations Championship in 2026.

Cheree Kinnear gives the highs and lows of the weekend's sport all in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

All Blacks Captain Sam Cane addresses the media following the loss to Ireland.

Big things are expected of a young man who came to NZ on a scholarship at age 16.

Health officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.

As the teacher walked down the street he heard 'Sir, Sir, Mr Wagener over here.'

Ireland claims to be the home of international rugby. New Zealand begs to differ.

Head coach Ian Foster addresses the media from isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. Video / Supplied

Bragging about the All Blacks. Does this ad campaign go too far?

The All Blacks have named their squad to take on Ireland including six new players. Video / All Blacks

A member of the squad has tested positive, forcing the team to put back-ups on standby.

Wales could be without more than 20 players for the All Blacks test later this month.

All the action between England and Ireland in the Six Nations.

All the action as Ireland and Scotland kick off their Six Nations campaign.

Ireland Rugby has fired a damning departing shot at former coach Joe Schmidt.

The ex-Ireland coach was passed a heart-breaking message just hours before ABs Cup clash.

"I just think the pressure was on us," explains Ireland captain after World Cup shocker.

Crushing defeat a tough watch for some supporters in families with split loyalties.