All Blacks

Beauden Barrett's "scary" plunge against France has left his All Blacks brother pleading for players to reduce the inherent danger in mid-air collisions.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has suggested World Rugby should consider the introduction of a disciplinary report system like rugby league's rather than issuing red cards after his side beat a 14-man…

The All Blacks have beaten France 26-13 in a second test defined by the contentious early dismissal of visiting fullback Benjamin Fall.

Rugby: The All Blacks take out the second test against France at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.

Analysis - The All Blacks are all set to take on France in the second test in Wellington and it could be a fiery affair in the capital, Joe Porter writes.

Stand-in All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock has diplomatically fended off any danger of being dragged back into the tackle controversy of the first test against France.

The former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has reportedly signed a two year deal with French club Toulon.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has compared head injuries in rugby union to a car crash, believing sometimes they're nobody's fault.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has denied claims from French counterpart Jacques Brunel the Kiwi side used "illegal tactics" during their resounding victory in Saturday night's first test in Auckland.

A 14-point burst with France down to 14 men has been the catalyst for the All Blacks on their way to a thumping 52-11 win in their first match of 2018 in Auckland.

Rugby: The All Blacks went on a second half rampage to thump France 52-11 in their first match of 2018 in Auckland. See how the game unfolded with Jamie Wall.

All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock is itching to get back into action after being sidelined by a concussion and he has no concerns about being underdone for the first test against France.

Veteran halfback Morgan Parra returns from three years in the international rugby wilderness in an experimental France team named to face the All Blacks in Auckland.