'Bruised' McCaw gives Samoa a skip
Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Injured All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is unlikely to play in next week's Test against Samoa but should be fit for the Tri-Nations decider against Australia in a fortnight, coach Graham Henry said Saturday.
Lochore goes hard on PC 'softness'
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
All Blacks rugby legend Sir Brian Lochore believes the foundation of New Zealand rugby, amongst other things, is being "destroyed" by political correctness.
Rokocoko eyes AB November tour
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The All Blacks will keep a beady eye on Auckland's Air New Zealand (NZ) Cup clash on Saturday, as one Joe Rokocoko makes a timely return from injury to bolster his side's stakes over Waikato.
Now Bledisloe Cup heads to US shores
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
First came the Hong Kong Stadium. Now it is the 'Mile High' stadium in Denver, Colorado, as New Zealand and Australia continue to take their brands - and the Bledisloe Cup - to all corners of the globe.
Why Samoa wanted to can AB Test
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
The one-off Test between New Zealand and Samoa, scheduled for New Plymouth next Wednesday, September 3, was almost called off.
Kiwis face captaincy poser
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
All Black coach Graham Henry is expected to rest some of his key players, when New Zealand face Samoa next Wednesday, and captain Richie McCaw is one of the 'doubtful' starters.
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Steelers stars join slighted Samoa
Tue, 26 Aug 2008
Counties-Manukau Steelers Romi Ropati and Simon Lemalu have been selected to play for Samoa against the All Blacks in New Plymouth, prior to the Kiwi's Tri-Nations finalé in Brisbane.
Kiwi Hansen fires back at Boks
Fri, 22 Aug 2008
There seems to be no end to the verbal sparring between the All Black and Springbok team management, after Kiwi assistant coach Steve Hansen delivered another volley of stinging criticism over Bok coach Peter de Villiers.
Wallabies eye out second spot
Thu, 21 Aug 2008
A Tri-Nations victory over South Africa this Saturday, will see Australia climb above the world champions and into second place in the International Rugby Board (IRB) world rankings.
SA tackle 3N touring drawbacks
Thu, 21 Aug 2008
The All blacks could spend an additional week in South Africa (SA) during the Tri-Nations competition next year, if South African administrators manage to gain from a new proposal.
Kiwis hold onto some 'stars'
Thu, 21 Aug 2008
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) have re-signed a group of Super 14 players for up to three years, temporarily halting the exodus of top players to cash-flush European clubs.
Flutey has 'no regrets' over switch
Wed, 20 Aug 2008
Riki Flutey insists he has no regrets over his decision to turn his back on New Zealand and join England. He could make his England Test debut in November.
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ABs learn from Cape Town experience
Wed, 20 Aug 2008
The All Blacks have decided to prepare for their possible Tri-Nations decider against Australia on September 13 by flying to Queensland a week early.
Weepu extends his stay
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
All Blacks scrumhalf Piri Weepu has finally ended speculation about his future by extended his New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) contract for a further two years, to 2010.
AB legend questions Samoan Test
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Bryan Williams, the legendary All Black wing of the 1970s, has questioned the value of a Test match between New Zealand and his country of birth, Samoa.
AB 'dirty dozen' on ANZC mission
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Twelve members of the current All Blacks squad have been released by coach Graham Henry to do duty for their provincial teams in the Air New Zealand Cup.
NZ top dogs again on IRB rankings
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
New Zealand's victory over South Africa last Saturday not only spoiled Percy Montgomery's 100th Test cap feat, but saw them return to the summit of the International Rugby Board (IRB) world rankings.
Monday feature: Carter's the difference
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
The Boks suffered a demoralising 0-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Newlands on Saturday, but despite the scoreline, there wasn't much to choose between the teams.
French might taste House of Pain
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
Otago Rugby Union (ORFU) are confident the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) will again allocate Test action to the ageing Carisbrook stadium in 2009, after a sell-out crowd packed the ground for July's Tri-Nations Test.
ABs to rest and watch 3N unfold
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
All Black captain Richie McCaw feels his side have earned a well-deserved break following their win in Cape Town, until they play off for Tri-Nations glory in Brisbane on September 13.
