The All Blacks' decline: a terminal tailspin or curious blip?
Last year proved to be historic for the All Blacks and not in a good way: three Test defeats was their worst run of form since 2009.
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All Blacks coach Ian Foster confident he will make Ireland match after Covid-19
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster joked he was unsure whether he was “sick or nervous” after suffering cold sweats and sleepless nights ahead of the first Test with Ireland following a positive Covid-19 Test.
Fainga'anuku to make All Blacks debut, Barrett a surprise inclusion at flank
Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named on Thursday in the side to start against Ireland in the first Test as Covid struck down another New Zealand coach.
Joe Schmidt joins New Zealand after Covid fells coaches before Ireland tour
Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side’s coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland’s tour.
Will Jordan the latest Covid positive in All Blacks camp
Will Jordan is the latest All Black to be ruled out of this Saturday's first Test between Ireland and New Zealand, after testing positive for Covid-19.
COVID outbreak claims Jordan as All Blacks roll with the punches
Will Jordan became the sixth member of the All Blacks camp to test positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but captain Sam Cane said the players were "rolling with the punches" ahead of Saturday's test against Ireland.
Will Jordan the latest All Black out as Covid wreaks havoc ahead of Ireland Test
New Zealand's Will Jordan became the latest All Black to be struck down by Covid on Tuesday, just four days before the first Test against Ireland in Auckland.
Joe Schmidt joins New Zealand after Covid fells coaches before Ireland tour, Hansen tests positive
Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side's coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland's tour, while Mack Hansen has tested positive for the coronavirus.