Not the game the All Blacks wanted but a victory all the same 41-36 over the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg

Richie Mo'unga has been named in the All Blacks midweek team against the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning.

The All Blacks ran in eight tries in a commanding 50-19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, keeping their unbeaten tour record intact.

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The All Blacks were given a stern test for 65 minutes but they powered away with four late tries to beat the Stormers by 21-38 in Cape Town.

A 44-strong All Blacks squad has been named to travel to South Africa and the United States to face the Springboks and provincial sides.

The All Blacks kept a determined Wales at bay to eventually run away with a 52-26 win on Cardiff.

There are 13 changes to the run-on side to face Wales from the one which lost to England, as well as a fully changed bench.

Eight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams.

A stunning first-half display powers the All Blacks to a 43-17 victory over France in Wellington.

Scott Barrett makes a charge in the Crusaders semifinal win over the Blues PHOTO: CRAIG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Crusaders have...

The Blues have secured sixth place and a finals sport in 2025 after they thrashed the Waratahs 46-6 at Eden Park and then saw the Hurricanes beat Moana Pasifika 64-12.

All Blacks utility back Rieko Ioane enacts sabbatical clause in NZR contract and will play in Ireland in 2026.

Ryan Lonergan the hero for ACT Brumbies with last-minute penalty for a 21-20 win over the Blues.

Just four changes to the All Blacks starting lineup to face Argentina at Eden Park on Saturday.