New Zealand
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All Blacks look to coach for inspiration
New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith has drawn on his own experience to inspire the All Blacks as they aim to retain both the Bledisloe...
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Lyons defends ‘cheating’ McCaw
Richie McCaw found an unlikely ally in the shape of Wallabies back-rower David Lyons, who leapt to the besieged All Blacks captain's defence in the...
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Game McAlister not holding back
New Zealand second five-eighth Luke McAlister has vowed to raise his game ahead of the Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations showdown with Australia at Eden Park...
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Henry defends his rotation policy
New Zealand coach Graham Henry insists the changes he has made for Saturday's crunch Tri-Nations clash with Australia will benefit the team in the World...
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McAlister trumps Mauger for AB start
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made thre changes to the team that will contest both Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations against Australia in Auckland on...
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Oliver’s take on Australian values
All Black hooker Anton Oliver chose a rather different path to Australia captain Stirling Mortlock on Tuesday. While Mortlock was busy explaining why the All...
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Leonard’s last-gasp call for selection
There weren't all that many All Black positives to come out of Saturday's 33-6 win over South Africa, but one may be the form of...
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Late surge sees All Blacks home
If the Tri-Nations game in Durban between New Zealand and South Africa was a dress rehearsal for the World Cup Final, then this weekend's affair...
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Henry pleads for refs to open their eyes
All Black coach Graham Henry has once again pleaded to Test referees to open their eyes to off-the-ball cheap shots and the gamesmanship creeping into...
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Keith Robinson keeps fingers crossed
Keith Robinson is preparing, once again, to make a Test comeback from injury in Saturday's Tri-Nations match against South Africa, praying for a clean bill...
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McCaw feels the frustration of defeat
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has taken responsibility for his team's Bledisloe Cup defeat to Australia. As the All Blacks prepare for their crucial Tri-Nations...
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All Blacks to be wrapped in cotton wool
As if missing half of the Super 14 tournament was not enough, the bulk of the New Zealand World Cup squad will be kept well...
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Ospreys courting All Black Holah
Magners League champions the Ospreys are reportedly targeting New Zealand and Waikato flanker Marty Holah.
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All Blacks chill their midfield
Fit-again youngster Isaia 'Ice' Toeava has been recalled to the All Blacks line-up for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash against the Springboks at the Jade Stadium in...
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All Blacks paper over the cracks
Naturally, everyone is jumping on the bandwagon when it comes to taking the best in the world down a notch or two, but sensationalism aside,...
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Somerville starts on road to RWC squad
All Black prop Greg Somerville took another step on the long road back to Test rugby, and possible inclusion in the World Cup squad, when...
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MacDonald ruled out of Bok Test
The All Blacks started their preparations for the Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks, in Christchurch on Saturday, with the news that fullback Leon MacDonald has...
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All Black star Nonu escapes alcohol charge
Just days after celebrated Wallaby wing Lote Tuqiri was banned and fine for failing a breathalyzer test, it is reported that across the Tasman sea...
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All Blacks taking a slice of home to RWC
The All Blacks will be taking some fond memories with them to the Rugby World Cup in France this year, in the form of a...
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McCaw rues vital errors
All Black skipper Richie McCaw cited crucial errors from his side for the reason behind their shock 20-15 Bledisloe Cup defeat against Australia in Melbourne...
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All Blacks wait on Conrad Smith
New Zealand centre Conrad Smith made a low-key but successful return to the fray on Saturday, scoring a try in a muddy club fixture in...
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‘NZ still the side to beat’ says Mortlock
Australia skipper Stirling Mortlock claims New Zealand remain the team to beat at the forthcoming Rugby World Cup despite the Wallabies' stirring 20-15 Tri-Nations victory...
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Kiwis to take ‘losing lessons’ to RWC
Coach Graham Henry wants to use New Zealand's rare Tri-Nations' loss to Australia as motivation for the All Blacks to go on and win the...
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Henry happy to be rid of invincible tag
The All Blacks have finally been beaten, and despite the disappointing nature of defeat, their coach Graham Henry insists the lose is "a good thing".
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Mauger in as Henry makes minor surgery
Leon MacDonald's groin injury has forced Graham Henry to tweak his backline ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations clash against Australia in Melbourne.
Laidlaw to leave Gloucester Rugby for Clermont
Gloucester club captain Greig Laidlaw will leave the English Premiership Rugby club at the end of the season to join French Top 14 club Clermont. Scotland captain Laidlaw joined...
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