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2013 - the year of the All Blacks

Ireland pushed the All Blacks as close as anyone has in 2013 but the ABs weren’t to be denied their piece of history.

Trust

The All Blacks trust each other implicitly, while the English showed that they still lack that instinct. Mark Reason writes that this was one of the key factors which determined the outcome on Saturday at Twickenham.

Congratulations to Dan Carter

A tribute to the highest points scorer in test rugby history after his 100th cap.

The Rugby Site at Rugby Expo 2013

The Rugby Site team joined some of the sport’s biggest names at the Rugby Expo at Twickenham this week

Blackprint for success

New Zealand made it 12 victories in-a-row and kept their hopes of a perfect season alive with a hard-fought 30-22 win against England at Twickenham.

Bring on the All Blacks

Hallers can’t be at Twickenham for the mouth matering encounter between England and the All Blacks but his belief and optimism remains as strong as ever, even if he is in unfamiliar surroundings.

TM Oh dear

The TMO is becoming increasing more influential in deciding the outcome of matches. Mark Reason asks whether all this referral is entirely necessary.

A tale of two halves

England’s opening 40 minutes ensured they beat the Pumas at Twickenham. Graham Jenkins looks at the where the English asserted their superiority.

Better and better makes All Blacks the best

Can the All Blacks keep winning?

6 talking points from England's win over The Wallabies

England ran out 20-13 winners over Australia in a match that was low on quality but high on talking points.