All Blacks
Bars prepare as Lions' fans descend upon Auckland
Auckland bars and restaurants are expecting Saturday night to rival the revelry of the 2011 Rugby World Cup as thousands of Lions fans descend on the city.
All Blacks prepare to take on the British and Irish Lions
Sports fans have a huge weekend ahead with Team New Zealand back on the water, and the All Blacks facing off in their first of three tests against the British and Irish Lions. Joe Porter was at the… Video, Audio
Blues brother bolts into All Blacks for Lions blockbuster
Rieko Ioane, 20, will face a baptism of fire against the Lions tonight after he was selected for his first test start for the All Blacks.
Dear Lions, here's how to beat the All Blacks
Opinion - How are the Lions going to beat the All Blacks? Ahead of tomorrow's test at Eden Park, Jamie Walls shares some ideas from recent defeats. Video
Ioane and Crotty to start for All Blacks
Rieko Ioane and Ryan Crotty have been named to start for the All Blacks against the British and Irish Lions in the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
Lions in New Zealand to win
The Lions are starting to look like a team that knows what it takes to win rugby games in New Zealand. BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones is in New Zealand following the team's progress. Video, Audio
Retro Lions vs cheating All Blacks
Sports aficionado Murray Deaker shares thoughts on the retro Lions and the cheating All Blacks. Audio
Has Gatland decided on his Test fifteen?
Lions coach Warren Gatland is tipping plenty of lively debate in their Test selection meeting after his supposed second-string troops outclassed the Chiefs.
Rennie has confidence in All Blacks
The All Blacks should have the individual skills to challenge the Lions in the first test and will not make as many mistakes, according to Chiefs coach Dave Rennie.
Chiefs prepare to take on Lions for the first time in Hamilton
The Lions have so far won two and lost two matches on their tour. It's the last chance for players to make their mark before they play the All Blacks. Video, Audio
Former All Black Zac Guildford considered suicide
Alcohol and off-field problems have plagued Zac Guildford's career, culiminating with the New South Wales Waratahs terminating his Super rugby contract last year. Audio
Sport: Samoa and Tonga rugby stay positive despite defeats
Samoa and Tonga have plenty of room for improvement after disappointing defeats by the All Blacks and Wales during the Pasifika Rugby Challenge. Audio
Lions positions still up for grabs
Lions test positions were still up for grabs in their clash against the Chiefs with the composition of the back three and loose forwards still an area of contention.
Lions victory sets up mouth-watering weekend clash
The Lions' weekend win over the Maori All Blacks has raised expectations of a close contest when they meet the All Blacks in the first test on Saturday night. The Telegraph's rugby correspondent Gavin… Audio
A legacy of war, romance... and rugby
An All Black star leaves behind his fairytale life, including the woman he loves, to do his bit in the Vietnam War. But he's unprepared for what he is about to experience there - from the decimated… Audio
All Blacks and Lions set for matchup
The All Blacks and Lions have both officially shown their hands, securing clinical victories within 24 hours as they gear up for the first Test.
All Blacks thump Samoa in Lions warmup game
The All Blacks have scored a convincing 78-nil win over Samoa in their rugby test in Auckland.
All Blacks to play Samoa at Eden Park
All Blacks vs Samoa will be the first international fixture before next week's British and Irish Lions series starts. Matt Chatterton is at Eden Park for the double header. Video, Audio
Te'o says playing against All Blacks would be "just a game"
British and Irish Lions midfielder Ben Te'o says a Test match-up against the nation of his birth would be "just a game" and hold no special significance.
All Blacks name their team to take on Samoa on Saturday
The All Blacks have named their team to take on Samoa on Saturday. RNZ Sport's Joe Porter has been looking over the lineup and says it's a largely expected side that Coach Steve Hansen has picked. Audio
