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Kiwis shock with Carter replacement
2010-09-01 15:36:40
New Zealand on Wednesday included uncapped flyhalf Colin Slade as cover for Dan Carter in a 26-man squad named to face Australia in Sydney next week.
Surprise Carter replacement
2010-09-01 08:45:02
New Zealand on Wednesday included uncapped flyhalf Colin Slade as cover for Dan Carter in the 26-man squad to face Australia in Sydney next week.
'Confident' Kiwis have plenty of gas
2010-08-30 14:34:50
New Zealand might have won 14 Tests in a row, but captain Richie McCaw said Monday his team has plenty more gas in the tank as they look towards the 2011 World Cup on home soil.
Carter heading to Hong Kong?
2010-08-30 14:30:02
The All Blacks' star flyhalf Dan Carter should be fit to play in their Bledisloe Cup match against Australia in Hong Kong in October, New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said Monday.
Can anybody catch the Kiwis?
2010-08-29 22:45:01
With New Zealand having set down a big marker in this year’s Tri-Nations series, the big question is: 'Can anybody catch them before the World Cup?'
Global Results - 29 August
2010-08-29 18:45:01
At last South Africa won a match in this year's Tri-Nations. The semifinalists of the Women's World Cup have been decided with England, New Zealand, France and Australia in line for the title..
Kirwan: 'All Blacks the Brazil of rugby'
2010-08-26 20:15:01
Legendary former All Blacks wing John Kirwan believes that victory in this year's Tri-Nations has helped New Zealand gain a crucial mental edge leading up to next year's Rugby World Cup.
Carter targets early comeback
2010-08-25 09:45:01
The surgery on the All Blacks' star flyhalf Dan Carter's ankle was declared a success on Wednesday and he should miss only one international game.
Carter: 'Why I opted for surgery'
2010-08-24 10:00:02
All Black ace Dan Carter has revealed that he opted to bring his surgery, on an injured ankle, forward, because there is nothing left to play for.
Kiwi takes charge of SANZAR
2010-08-24 08:00:02
SANZAR, the joint venture between South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, on Tuesday appointed a New Zealander as the full-time CEO of the organisation.
Kiwi media slam Bok coach
2010-08-23 17:45:01
The New Zealand wasted no time in getting another dig in at South African head coach Peter de Villiers.
Now All Blacks will build a 'B-Team'
2010-08-23 11:15:01
The All Blacks, with their first-choice team streets ahead of the rest, will now look to build an equally competitive back-up squad. Rugby Rugby brings you the latest from New Zealand.
All Blacks to rub salt into Bok wounds
2010-08-22 20:15:02
In what will be rubbing salt into the festering Springbok wounds, the rampant All Blacks now turn their attention to creating a record winning streak after clinching the Tri-Nations title with a dramatic 29-22 triumph over South Africa at the weekend.
Global Results - 22 August
2010-08-22 15:15:01
The Tri-Nations is won. The remarkable All Blacks needed one point from the Springboks to make absolutely sure of winning the Tri-Nations. They scored 12 points in the last two minutes to take four league points out of the match.
Ref gets too close to the action
2010-08-22 09:16:47
South Africa's Tri-Nations match with New Zealand was halted for two minutes, after referee Nigel Owens was hurt in a collision with players.
Henry hails 'best ever' win
2010-08-21 23:15:01
New Zealand coach Graham Henry praised his side after watching them clinch a last-gasp 29-22 victory over South Africa in Soweto Saturday to seal the 2010 Tri-Nations title.
All Blacks rewarded for their tactics
2010-08-21 23:00:03
All Black captain Richie McCaw said his team's last-gasp 29-22 victory over South Africa in Soweto on Saturday - which wrapped up the Tri-Nations title for New Zealand - was reward for employing the right tactics.
Smit: 'I missed that tackle'
2010-08-21 22:16:36
South African captain John Smit was left ruing a missed tackle which saw New Zealand grab a last-minute victory in their Tri-Nations encounter in Soweto on Saturday.
Player rating: McCaw still masterclass
2010-08-21 20:15:01
New Zealand clinched the Tri-Nations with an incredible come-from-behind 29-22 win over South Africa in Soweto on Saturday.
Player ratings: Welcome back Juan
2010-08-21 20:00:04
New Zealand clinched the Tri-Nations with an incredible come-from-behind 29-22 win over South Africa in Soweto on Saturday.
The All Blacks are true champions
2010-08-21 19:15:01
New Zealand clinched the Tri-Nations with an incredible come-from-behind 29-22 win over South Africa in Soweto on Saturday.
All Blacks will enjoy big crowd in Soweto
2010-08-20 20:45:01
The All Blacks hope to put on a show worthy of South Africa's biggest Test crowd in 55 years in their bid to clinch the Tri-Nations title against the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.
Focus will be on the game
2010-08-20 19:00:02
In what will be an emotional moment despite denials to the contrary, Springbok captain John Smit will run on in his 100th Test on Saturday when South Africa play the All Blacks in a Tri-Nations Test in Soweto.
Boks owe the fans 'a big one'
2010-08-20 14:00:50
South Africa hope to start repairing the damage of a disastrous Tri-Nations championship away leg when they host New Zealand before a sell-out 90,000 crowd at Soccer City Saturday.
Preview: South Africa v New Zealand
2010-08-20 01:15:01
It's going to be a great occasion, even greater than a rugby Test between South Africa and New Zealand always is, even more exciting, even a bigger occasion.
All Black lock in injury scare
2010-08-20 00:15:01
The All Blacks suffered an injury scare on the eve of their historic Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks in Soweto on Saturday.
Stage set for an 'amazing' Test
2010-08-19 23:00:07
New Zealand is on the verge of their 10th Tri-Nations title as they prepare for a landmark game against South Africa in Soweto on Saturday.
Boks will 'use the ball'
2010-08-19 09:46:37
All Black coach Graham Henry believes the Springboks will play a more 'ball in hand' game in the historic Tri-Nations Test in Soweto on Saturday.
Hoeata's drunken mayhem
2010-08-19 09:00:24
The driving of New Zealand Maori, Chiefs and Taranaki loose forward Jarrad Hoeata was so bad after a night out drinking that terrified motorists were forced to block his vehicle so he couldn't drive any further.
Boks to hit the road early in 2011
2010-08-19 08:15:02
South Africa, just as they did this year, will again be on the road when the 2011 Tri-Nations gets underway.
Smart players adapt, 'idiots' don't
2010-08-18 23:00:03
All Black captain Richie McCaw says "smart" players are able to adapt to refereeing differences and only "idiots" fail to read match officials and make the necessary adjustments.
'Boks will be carded again'
2010-08-18 21:45:01
The All Blacks will not be surprised to see more yellow cards issued against South Africa in Saturday's historic Tri-Nations Test in Soweto.
O'Neill to play SANZAR 'peacemaker'
2010-08-18 14:45:29
Australian Rugby Union Chief Executive John O'Neill will play "peacemaker" when he arrives in South Africa next week.
Dwyer: All Blacks still 'cheat'
2010-08-18 12:15:01
Former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer is unrelenting in his attacks on the All Blacks, having this week again accused them of "cheating".
Boks to use 'slow poison' on All Blacks
2010-08-18 10:45:02
South Africa hope to find a counter for New Zealand's all-out pace attack by "slowing down" the game in Saturday's historic Test in Soweto.
All Blacks boot Weepu out for Cowan
2010-08-17 15:15:01
Scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan and prop Ben Franks are the two win promotion into the All Blacks starting line-up that will run out against South Africa at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
SARU stand firm on SANZAR split
2010-08-16 19:45:01
The South African Rugby Union on Monday stood its ground, despite the fall-out over a statement that their alliance with New Zealand and Australia could come to an end after 2015.
Fullback blow for Boks
2010-08-16 17:15:01
South Africa were dealt another blow, as they started preparations for their historic Test against New Zealand in Soweto on Saturday.
Global Results - 15 August
2010-08-16 11:00:03
No Tests but lots of activity and France's Top 14 has started.
New Zealand All Black Rugby Jersey
2010-08-12 20:21:56
The New Zealand All Blacks are running away with Tri Nations glory and it is perfect timing with the country set to host the Rugby World Cup in 2011.  And this is the ideal time to get an official All Blacks rugby jersey!
Cowan cleared for Soweto showdown
2010-08-12 08:15:01
New Zealand received a timely boost ahead of their trip to South Africa, when it was confirmed that scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan passed his medical test on Thursday.
Six All Blacks cleared for NPC action
2010-08-10 19:15:01
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has released six players from his squad for Round Three NPC action this weekend.
Still question marks over Cowan
2010-08-10 08:15:01
Despite his rib cartilage injury All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan was in the named 26-man squad for their away Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks at Soccer City on August 21.
SA ref Kaplan now in the firing line
2010-08-09 12:04:33
Another South African referee has come in for public rebuke, following a Tri-Nations season of unrelenting controversy. Rugby Rugby brings you more reaction on the weekend's drama.  
Global Results - 8 August
2010-08-08 13:45:01
The Tri-Nations reached its half-way stage in Christchurch and already the competition is virtually decided. It would take something cataclysmic for New Zealand not to win it this year as they require only a bonus point from their remaining two matches to win it. Their next match is in Johannesburg.
All Blacks target Boks again
2010-08-08 09:15:01
With the Bledisloe Cup secure the All Blacks have switched their focus to South Africa, with the intent of lifting the Tri-Nations crown off the reigning champions in their own backyard.De Villiers has to wait for udgement day as SARU biss declares 'war'
'Disappointed' Elsom rues lost chance
2010-08-07 13:45:01
The All Blacks kept their unbeaten Tri-Nations campaign on track, as they withstood relentless pressure to beat the Wallabies 20-10 in Christchurch on Saturday - a game Wallaby captain Ricky Elsom felt was there for the taking.
McCaw: 'Defence won the day'
2010-08-07 13:15:02
The ruthless efficiency of the All Blacks defence kept their unbeaten Tri-Nations campaign on track as they withstood relentless pressure to beat the Wallabies 20-10 in Christchurch on Saturday.
Player ratings: There's a Faingaa future
2010-08-07 12:45:01
New Zealand effectively wrapped up the Tri-Nations championship, and retained the Bledisloe Cup, when they defeated Australia 20-10 in a bruising encounter in Christchurch on Saturday.
Player ratings: Read stands tall
2010-08-07 12:15:01
New Zealand effectively wrapped up the Tri-Nations championship, and retained the Bledisloe Cup, when they defeated Australia 20-10 in a bruising encounter in Christchurch on Saturday. Jan de Koning rates the All Black players.
All Blacks are champions ... again
2010-08-07 11:45:01
New Zealand effectively wrapped up the Tri-Nations championship, and retained the Bledisloe Cup, when they defeated Australia 20-10 in a bruising encounter in Christchurch on Saturday.
Humble start for Sonny Bill
2010-08-07 11:00:02
Sonny Bill Williams made a humble start Saturday to his much-hyped dream of becoming an All Black, making his New Zealand debut on a rural paddock in a minor club match.
Eric Tindill, Rugby Player and Referee, Dies at 99
2010-08-06 20:50:35
Eric Tindill, who played and refereed at the highest level in both rugby and cricket, died on August 1 at the age of 99.  The New Zealander was the only person to play a test match and referee a test match in both sports, or the ‘double double’ as it is known, for his country.
Bias saga: O'Brien heading to court?
2010-08-06 11:45:02
The refereeing saga took another intriguing twist when International Rugby Board’s New Zealand head of refereeing Paddy O'Brien said he is considering legal action and wants a public apology from former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer.
Baby boom a problem for All Blacks
2010-08-06 11:15:01
The arrival of a newborn has disrupted the All Black camp for a second week in a row.
Wallabies will 'act' if ref doesn't
2010-08-06 08:45:02
New Zealand tactics, legal or illegal, remains the main topic for discussion ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup/Tri-Nations match between the All Blacks and Wallabies.
Preview: New Zealand v Australia
2010-08-06 00:45:01
There is s still a good chance that this will be a great game, as it should be between two intense, skilled sides who believe in attack.
Wales want to keep AB target Gatland
2010-08-05 22:10:17
WRU chief executive Roger Lewis is hopeful that he can persuade Wales coach Warren Gatland to sign a contract extension beyond next year's World Cup in New Zealand.
McCaw: 'We don't cheat'
2010-08-05 12:45:01
All Black captain Richie McCaw has been forced to defend his team, again, in the face of renewed accusations of All Black cheating.
Franks wants 'less vigilant' officials
2010-08-05 11:45:11
All Blacks prop Owen Franks wants match officials to occasionally 'turn a blind eye' to less serious infringements, hoping it will reduce the number of yellow and red cards that have marked this year's Tri-Nations.
Deans wants a 'fair crack'
2010-08-05 10:45:15
Australian coach Robbie Deans has dipped his toes into the precarious waters that is the match officials' performances in this year's Tri-Nations tournament, when he called for an 'even-handed' approach by all.
Carter kicks leave Aus 'short-changed'
2010-08-05 07:00:01
All Black flyhalf Dan Carter will again try to "manipulate" the Wallabies in an area which New Zealand dominated last week, when Bledisloe Two takes place in Christchurch on Saturday.
Innovative Kiwis will set new trends
2010-08-05 06:15:01
The All Blacks are aiming to sustain a trend-setting start to the international season when they face Australia in Christchurch on Saturday, a win away from clinching the Tri-Nations title and retaining the Bledisloe Cup.
Wallabies double up for Bledisloe Two
2010-08-05 05:45:02
There are three changes in personnel, and a positional switch in the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.
The All Blacks: Chokers or champions?
2010-08-04 15:25:39
We're 14 months away from the next Rugby World Cup and New Zealand are sweeping all before them... Heard this story before? Think you know the ending? Jan de Koning investigates whether the All Blacks really are chokers... or not.
How Boks helped All Blacks 'develop'
2010-08-04 14:19:18
New Zealand's worst losing run against South Africa in 33 years, a 0-3 whitewash last year, is what has helped the All Blacks turn their game around and make them mentally stronger this season.
Battle lines drawn over Div hearing
2010-08-04 14:16:59
South African Rugby Union President Oregan Hoskins will defend Springbok coach Peter de Villiers 'to the hilt', because of what he feels is an unfair attack against SA rugby. Jan de Koning reports.   Div gets SA 'date' | Now not even the SA refs are safe
O'Brien: 'Why Wessels was axed'
2010-08-04 10:15:10
IRB referees boss Paddy O'Brien has explained why South African referee Cobus Wessels was dropped from the All Blacks versus Australia Tri-Nations rematch this weekend.
All Blacks secure some 'tall timber'
2010-08-04 08:15:01
Two experienced All Blacks, together with three members of the team's tall timber club and a rising international front row forward have re–signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union through until the end of 2012.
Deans: We'll peak at World Cup
2010-08-03 18:00:01
Australia coach Robbie Deans is adamant that building towards the World Cup is his focus and any losses simply provide lessons for his young side.
It's Weepu vs Mathewson again
2010-08-03 13:00:07
Scrumhalves Piri Weepu and Alby Mathewson are ready to re-ignite their friendly rivalry as they bid to be the first choice No.9 for the All Blacks.
All Blacks just 'too clever'
2010-08-03 08:01:53
All Black brains, rather than brawn, is the reason for New Zealand's dominance in this year's Tri-Nations tournament.
Deans searching for a 'solution'
2010-08-03 07:00:02
The Wallabies are relishing the opportunity to have a second crack at the All Blacks, just a week after being run around the park in Melbourne.
Batty: 'Wallabies just not good enough'
2010-08-03 06:00:02
The Wallabies' near record loss and eight-match losing streak against the All Blacks should not be laid at the door of coach Robbie Deans.
Weepu recalled to changed AB team
2010-08-03 05:00:02
New dad Piri Weepu has been recalled in one of three changes to the All Black team for the return Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Christchurch on Saturday.
Great New Zealand sportsman dies
2010-08-02 22:45:02
The oldest All Black, a sportsman of remarkable achievement, Eric Tindill died in Wellington on Monday at the age of 99.
Heaslip: 'It's not Tiddlywinks out there'
2010-08-02 18:15:01
No.8 Jamie Heaslip says that he isn't proud of being the first Irishman to be red carded in rugby's professional era.
Future all black for Wallabies
2010-08-02 09:45:01
The Australian press envisaged worst case scenarios for the Wallabies' Tri-Nations campaign on Monday, after their bumbling near-record loss to trans-Tasman nemesis New Zealand at the weekend.
Henry: 'We have not peaked too early'
2010-08-02 09:00:57
All Black coach Graham Henry has heard it all before, so he comfortably 'straight-batted' the question of whether his team is peaking too early - ahead of next year's World Cup.
Carter closing in on Wilko
2010-08-01 21:45:02
All Black maestro Dan Carter has moved up to second place in the all-time points scorers lost, just 84 points behind England rival Jonny Wilkinson.
Global Results - 1 August
2010-08-01 18:45:01
There was the big win for New Zealand in Melbourne and the start of the ITM Cup in New Zealand. There was also an Under-19 tournament in Abidjan.
Mitchell 'remorseful' over red card
2010-08-01 16:00:02
Remorseful wing Drew Mitchell said Sunday he had let his teammates down in becoming the first Wallaby to be sent off in 23 years of Test rugby against the All Blacks this weekend.
Heat on Deans over record losing streak
2010-08-01 14:07:05
The heat is on coach Robbie Deans as the Wallabies struggle to avoid repeating a grim period of their 79-year Bledisloe Cup history against the rampant All Blacks in Christchurch this coming Saturday.
Hardliner Joubert praised by Henry
2010-08-01 14:04:53
South African referee Craig Joubert received lavish praise from All Black coach Graham Henry for the strict manner in which he controlled the game between New Zealand and Australia at the weekend.
O'Neill unhappy with 'harsh calls'
2010-08-01 14:00:03
Australian Rugby Union Chief Executive John O'Neill has taken a dim view of South African referee Craig Joubert's handling of Wallabies 28-49 Tri-Nations loss to the All Blacks in Melbourne at the weekend.
Red-card Mitchell gets green light
2010-08-01 13:47:36
Wallaby wing Drew Mitchell has been cleared to play for Australia against New Zealand in the return Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
Cowan a big worry for All Blacks
2010-08-01 13:45:01
New Zealand have paid a dear price for their emphatic 49-28 Tri-Nations victory over Australia at the weekend.
McCaw hails AB team performance
2010-07-31 15:45:01
All Black skipper Richie McCaw was understated in his assessment of his side's crunching 49-28 win over arch-rivals Australia, but admitted that he was very happy with the dominant team performance.
Player Ratings: Black magic all round
2010-07-31 14:45:02
The All Blacks confirmed their brilliance in this year's Tri-Nations with a commanding 49-28 win over the Wallabies in Melbourne.
'Wallabies tougher than the Boks'
2010-07-30 14:15:01
The Wallabies will be a tougher opponent for the all-conquering All Blacks in Melbourne on Saturday than World Cup champions South Africa, skipper Richie McCaw said on Friday.
Its all 'pitch perfect' for Richie
2010-07-30 11:00:02
All Black skipper Richie McCaw believes concerns raised over the pitch at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne are simply a case of 'much ado about nothing', with the openside flank describing the surface as "good as gold".
3N Preview: Wallabies vs All Blacks
2010-07-30 09:00:01
What a prospect this match is! This could be a miraculous match between two evenly-matched, skilful and adventurous teams. Paul Dobson previews the Tri-Nations clash between New Zealnd and Australia in Melbourne.
ABs primed to shut door on 3N title
2010-07-30 08:45:28
New Zealand can take a stranglehold on this year's Tri-Nations series with a bonus-point victory over Australia at Docklands stadium on Saturday.
Genius of Genia remains a headache
2010-07-29 12:15:20
The mesmerizing stepping of Quade Cooper is one less threat for the All Black to worry about, as they prepare for their Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup double header against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday.
Bledisloe espionage row escalates
2010-07-29 09:15:01
There was an intriguing twist to the ongoing espionage saga that erupted in the build-up to the Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup Test between Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.
Aussies hope to avoid 'worst losers' tag
2010-07-29 08:15:01
The Wallabies are bidding to avoid their worst trans-Tasman losing sequence in 63 years when they take on the all-conquering All Blacks in a Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne on Saturday.
SA ref has final say on Bledisloe clash
2010-07-28 12:18:36
South African referee Craig Joubert will be called on to make a critical call on the Tri-Nations Test between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne non Saturday ... and that is before a ball has even been kicked in anger.
McCaw: I'm never 'gun shy'
2010-07-28 10:15:01
Richie McCaw - public enemy No.1 in South Africa, less than popular in Australia and a folk hero in New Zealand - readily admits he always "pushes the boundaries".
Spy drama spices up Bledisloe face-off
2010-07-28 08:45:01
The All Blacks on Wednesday slammed a photographer whose candid snap left secret tactics for their Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup double header with the Wallabies splashed across Australian newspapers.
'Smokin' Joe' is NZ's 'most wanted'
2010-07-27 17:45:02
Joe Rokocoko is set to become the most-capped All Black wing in history on Saturday, but the try-scoring machine feels like a marked man heading into the crucial Tri-Nations clash against the Wallabies.
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