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'I won't coach another country' - Hansen
Any possibility of Steve Hansen becoming a future England head coach has ended with the mastermind of New Zealand's 2015 World Cup triumph declaring the All Blacks will be his final post.
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A World Cup four years in the making
2 Nov 2015OPINION: This World Cup victory has been years in the making and it may not stop here.
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Rugby World Cup hailed as best ever
2 Nov 2015OPINION: The 2015 Rugby World Cup is over, and organisers deserve credit for striking the perfect balance between on-field action and off-field atmosphere… Video
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Special day for back-to-back All Blacks
1 Nov 2015OPINION: Sunday was a special day, for many reasons - including Dan Carter's decision to swap 'boy next door' for flat-out beast, writes Jamie Wall.
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Carter and McCaw's fairytale finish
1 Nov 2015OPINION: "Fairytale finish" is a cliche used too often in sports-writing, but it's hard to think of better words to describe how the Test careers of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw ended at Twickenham. Video
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A final hurrah for Dan Carter?
31 Oct 2015Dan Carter will finally get the opportunity to live one of his childhood dreams when he takes the field at Twickenham in the Rugby World Cup final.
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What to expect from the Rugby World Cup final
30 Oct 2015OPINION: Ahead of a final which will mostly be watched by bleary-eyed New Zealanders and Australians in the wee hours of the morning, Jamie Wall tells us what to expect.
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All Blacks and Springboks: a long history
23 Oct 2015OPINION: As the All Blacks and Springboks prepare to meet for the fourth time in a Rugby World Cup, Jamie Wall reflects on the teams' unique history. Video, Audio
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How the All Blacks became joyful giants
23 Oct 2015OPINION: Joy. It's a word we don't often associate with the All Blacks but Brodie Retallick's broad smile tells a new story, writes Glen Scanlon.
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RWC to suffer after Northern Hemisphere exit
22 Oct 2015OPINION: While fans back home will rejoice at the lack of northern influence in the closing stages of the Rugby World Cup, on the ground, atmosphere may suffer, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.
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Southern hemisphere rules for RWC semi-finals
22 Oct 2015OPINION: It's finally getting interesting. The elimination phase of the Rugby World Cup has sparked the competition into life.
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Rugby World Cup goes south
19 Oct 2015The Rugby World Cup suddenly resembles the Rugby Championship - though the Wallabies are very, very lucky to be joining the Pumas, All Blacks and Springboks in the final four.
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Sit back and enjoy that All Blacks victory
19 Oct 2015OPINION: I think, like the team, we should sit back and enjoy that performance in Cardiff, and let's not worry about the semi-final until later in the week.
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Are the All Blacks good enough to go back-to-back?
15 Oct 2015OPINION: As the nation lathers itself into a frenzy over whether the ghosts of World Cups past will come back to haunt the All Blacks, let's stop and think, writes Stephen Hewson.
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Rugby World Cup: Will history repeat itself when the All Blacks play France?
13 Oct 2015OPINION: Jamie Wall braces himself for the All Blacks-France quarter-final - and tries to move on from that famous 2007 forward pass. Video
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Why the French are fascinated with les All Blacks
14 Oct 2015The French fascination with all things Black has intensified now that Les Bleus are to meet New Zealand in the quarter finals.
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Doubts over All Blacks' World Cup hopes
10 Oct 2015OPINION: Are the All Blacks ready to press on and defend their World Cup title?
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Pass mark for All Blacks
10 Oct 2015The All Blacks have gone some way to putting their fans at ease, after offering a glimpse of what they're capable of in their win over Tonga in Newcastle.
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All Blacks could take inspiration from Springboks' recovery
10 Oct 2015OPINION: Jamie Wall advises the All Blacks to rectify their sluggish start to the Rugby World Cup by taking inspiration from the Springboks. Video
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Another milestone for mystery man Ma'a
9 Oct 2015OPINION: Thirteen years into his All Black career and on the eve of his 100th Test, Ma'a Nonu remains one of the most mysterious and interesting figures in New Zealand sport.
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All Blacks quiet over five-star digs
8 Oct 2015OPINION: All Blacks management has been very quiet over their very extravagant accommodation in Darlington, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.
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Tonga fans pumped ahead of All Blacks clash
9 Oct 2015Tonga rugby fans say with a World Cup full of upsets so far, there's no reason why they can't beat the All Blacks in their final pool game tomorrow morning.
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An all-time English rugby disaster
6 Oct 2015OPINION: Go home England. Oh wait, you already are, writes Jamie Wall.
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All Blacks shouldn't dwell on their mistakes
3 Oct 2015OPINION: The All Blacks should feel frustrated after their win over Georgia, but shouldn't dwell on it too much.
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RWC 2015: Latest bluffer's guide
2 Oct 2015Has the Rugby World Cup been too early to get up for? Here's this week's bluffer's guide to the tournament - whatever you do, don't mention France. Video
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All Blacks have Georgia on their mind
2 Oct 2015OPINION: While the All Blacks are definitely going to feel the force of some big Georgian hits tomorrow, they will cruise to victory, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Welsh win whips Cardiff into a frenzy
1 Oct 2015OPINION: While the All Blacks are camped out in Cardiff ahead of their game against Georgia, there's no doubt who the main attraction in the city is, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.
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De Villiers' exit could open door for young Boks stars
1 Oct 2015OPINION: South African captain Jean De Villiers' Test retirement after another broken jaw isn't the big blow to the Springboks' World Cup chances it might have been a few years ago.
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