All Blacks
Fekitoa gets the call up
Originally unwanted for the British and Irish Lions tour, Highlanders midfielder Malakai Fekitoa has been called in as the All Blacks midfield replacement for Sonny Bill Williams.
SBW to face judiciary this afternoon
Sonny Bill Williams will face a judiciary hearing to determine his fate ahead of next week's decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions.
O'Brien cited for striking Naholo
The British & Irish Lions loose forward Sean O'Brien has been cited for dangerous play during last night's second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Hawking the haka sparks ad indignation
Viewers were startled when Sky Sports slipped in an ad after the haka in the All Blacks-Lions test last weekend. It’s not the first time broadcasters have cashed in, but what does the outcry reveal… Audio
Hawking the haka sparks ad indignation
Viewers were startled when Sky Sports slipped in an ad after the haka in the All Blacks-Lions test last weekend. It’s not the first time broadcasters have cashed in, but what does the outcry reveal…
AudioBritish and Irish Lions vs All Blacks second test recap
The British and Irish Lions have surged back into the 2017 series against the All Blacks beating the home side 24-21 in Wellington's Westpac Stadium.Fairfax's sports news director gives his take on… Audio
Lions set up series decider in Auckland
The British and Irish Lions have surged back into the 2017 series against the All Blacks beating a 14-man home side 24-21 in Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
Thousands gather in capital for big Lions' game
More rain is expected during tonight's second test between the All Blacks and the Lions at Westpac Stadium.
How much have the Lions learnt in a week
Just how much have the British and Irish Lions learned in the space of a week?
Booze, weed and urine: Remembering the 1993 Lions clash in Wellington
Opinion - Ahead of tonight's test, Jamie Wall recalls his eye-opening first time in the stands, watching the Lions beat the All Blacks in 1993. Video
'Do or die' for the Lions in Wellington
Lions captain Sam Warburton says tonight's second test is the "biggest challenge" of his career. It may also be one of the most significant games in Lions history.
Future Lions tours will change - NZ Rugby
NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew has rubbished suggestions the current Lions tour will be the last but says future visits are unlikely to include so many games.
Kieran Reid confident Lions will return in 2029
British rugby writer Stephen Jones says the British and Irish Lions tour has been intense, he predicts they won't return in 2029. But All Blacks captain Keiran Reid believes they will. Video, Audio
Cope hopper Laumape realises childhood dream
Ngani Laumape is set to fulfill a lifelong dream when he makes his All Blacks debut against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Audio
All Blacks name team to face Lions in second test
The All Blacks team to take on the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night has been named. Our sports reporter Joe Porter has been looking over the selection. Audio
Lions in search of a watering hole in Wellington
Twenty five thousand rugby fans are expected in the capital this week for two Lions games. Michael Cropp went out talk to find some of the fans supporting the visitors. Audio
Gatland says All Blacks targeting Lions halfback
Lions coach Warren Gatland has again raised the issue of off the ball play by the All Blacks.
Savea to start for Canes
Dumped All Black winger Julian Savea has been released by coach Steve Hansen to play for the Hurricanes in Tuesday's clash with the British and Irish Lions in Wellington.
McKenzie called in as cover
Chiefs fullback Damien McKenzie has been called in to the All Blacks squad as cover for the injured Ben Smith.
All Blacks v British and Irish Lions
The All Blacks went one-up in the first test at Eden Park in Auckland on June 24. Fairfax's sport news director Kevin Norquay tells Wallace it was a beautiful game. Audio
