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Tawera Kerr-Barlow in action for the All Blacks in 2015. Photo: AFP Former All Blacks are set to go head to head in Ireland this weekend in a bid for European rugby glory. Defending champions La Rochelle of France will meet…

Anton Lienert-Brown (L) has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby. Photo: Matt Impey / www.photosport.nz All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown said there was a sense of unfinished business when he put pen to paper on a deal that…

By Neil Reid of All Blacks great Bruce Robertson has died aged 71 after a long health battle. Photo: NZME / Michael Cunningham Legendary All Black Bruce Robertson has died. The world-class…

Joe Schmidt. Photo: PHOTOSPORT All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt and his family are involved in an off-field battle more complicated than any he's faced in rugby. His son, Luke, has severe epilepsy. It's not something…

Tim Mikkelson. Photo: PHOTOSPORT The All Blacks Sevens welcome back veterans Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson from injury for the Toulouse round of the World Series. Captain Sam Dickson and the Roderick Solo also re-join the team…

Tall Blacks Isaac Fotu in action. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Five-time world champions, familiar foes and a basketball-mad country await the Tall Blacks for the World Cup in August. The Tall Blacks will open their world cup campaign…

Guard Mark Dickel in action for the Tall Blacks against the United States at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Photo: Photosport The Tall Blacks have drawn the United States and European powerhouses Greece in a daunting pool at this…

Blues head coach Leon MacDonald is making no secret of his desire to be part of the All Blacks coaching staff. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz New All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald says when the opportunity…

Leon MacDonald and Scott Robertson. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Incoming All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will have a team of four assistants when he takes on the role after this year's Rugby World Cup. Current All…

Ethan Rusbatch talks to his Tall Blacks team mates. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz More pieces of the Tall Blacks' FIBA World Cup puzzle will be revealed this week when the draw for the global tournament is held in…