Wales suffered a 30th successive defeat against New Zealand as the world champion All Blacks ended their European tour in winning fashion.

A moment of New Zealand magic denied Scotland a famous victory in a pulsating contest at BT Murrayfield.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has resumed verbal hostilities with Warren Gatland by questioning why his fellow Kiwi would "hate" coaching the British and Irish Lions.

Johnny Sexton will know he is ready for the British and Irish Lions' Test series decider with New Zealand when his pre-match nerves are "worse than ever".

Warren Gatland has revealed the tough discussions that led to British & Irish Lions' first Test captain Peter O'Mahony being omitted completely from the second Test squad to face the All Blacks this Saturday, writes Simon Lewis.

The British and Irish Lions play the final midweek game of their New Zealand tour on Tuesday when they face reigning Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Robbie Henshaw insists New Zealand do not overstep rugby's physical boundaries as the war of words around Conor Muray's Test match treatment rages on.

Warren Gatland will ask the referees to clamp down on the All Blacks' "dangerous" harassment of Conor Murray's kicking game.

Israel Dagg has promised the All Blacks are going to come back even stronger when they face the British & Irish Lions for the second Test in Wellington next Saturday, writes Simon Lewis.

Steve Hansen took a swipe at the British and Irish Lions' bid to become the world's best forward pack after the All Blacks' muscular first Test victory.

All Blacks 30, Lions 15: Simon Lewis talks through the moments that mattered as the All Blacks see off the Lions, writes Simon Lewis.

Kieran Read has recovered from injury and will captain New Zealand in Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Eddie Jones has responded to the prospect of England facing New Zealand this year by joking that he would like the fixture to be staged straight after Saturday's Grand Slam match in Dublin.

Here's how we rated the players at tonight's clash at the Aviva.

The key moment, talking point and key man from the clash at the Aviva.

New Zealand overcame the absence of suspended half-back Aaron Smith to seal a clean sweep in the Rugby Championship with a nine-try, 57-15 victory over South Africa in Durban.

The final score was embarrassing for the Wallabies.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named a 37-man squad for the forthcoming Guinness Series against South Africa, Georgia and Australia.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admitted missing the opportunity to end 108 years of hurt against New Zealand was "devastating".

New Zealand 29 South Africa 15

Scotland 22 New Zealand 51

Aaron Cruden feels the new-found confidence he has in his game means the team will not miss the presence of the injured Dan Carter as keenly as anticipated.

Kevin McLaughlin has vowed Ireland will have a "good go" at New Zealand in tomorrow's second Test after admitting they struggled with the All Blacks' pace last weekend.

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is expecting a "ferocious" response from Ireland on Saturday after the tourists were comprehensively beaten in the first Test.

New Zealand 33 Argentina 10

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) insist that World Cup hosts New Zealand are happy for England to wear an all-black ’away’ kit during this autumn’s tournament.

Australia skipper Rocky Elsom has urged South African referee Mark Lawrence to adopt a zero-tolerance policy at the breakdown when his side meet New Zealand tonight to ensure a free-flowing contest.

New Zealand have made two changes ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Melbourne, with Jimmy Cowan and Joe Rokocoko both promoted to the starting line-up.

Barbarians 25 New Zealand 18

New Zealand loose forward Jerome Kaino claims reclaiming the number six jersey is his priority on the All Blacks' upcoming tour.

New Zealand 33 Australia 6

Despite Australia's best intentions to play an expansive brand of rugby in Saturday's must-win Bledisloe Cup blockbuster in Sydney, inside-centre Berrick Barnes admits the outcome will more than likely be determined by the battle of the boot.

Munster 16 New Zealand 18

All Blacks scrum-half Andy Ellis is to return home to New Zealand after suffering a rib cartilage injury in Saturday's win over Scotland.

Jerome Kaino will face a New Zealand Rugby Union misconduct hearing after pleading guilty to drink driving.

All Blacks' flanker Jerry Collins is the latest addition to the Barbarians squad for Tuesday's match against Ireland at Kingsholm, Gloucester.

Scotland 0 New Zealand 40

New Zealand centre Aaron Mauger has criticised South Africa’s aggressive style after the All Blacks' 26-21 Tri-Nations victory in Durban on Saturday.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made six changes to his starting line-up for the second Test against France in Wellington on Saturday.

New Zealand lock Jason Eaton has been ruled out of this year's Rugby World Cup with a knee injury.

New Zealand centre Aaron Mauger is out of Saturday’s Test against Wales after being forced home with a cartilage tear in his right knee.

The All Blacks will play Ireland twice at home and a single test in Argentina, as well as defending their Tri-Nations title in an expanded competition in 2006.