New Zealand
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Baby boom trips up All Blacks
The days of All Blacks putting rugby ahead of their families appear to be long gone, as soon-to-be fathers Chris Jack and Doug Howlett are...
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Tri-Nations Preview – New Zealand
In case you have been living in a cocoon for the past couple of years, New Zealand are the world's number one rugby team. They...
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Canada to feel full All Black force
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith says that New Zealand will not be looking past this Saturday's Hamilton Test against Canada to their date with...
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Fitzpatrick: ‘Why Boks can beat the All Blacks’
Graham Henry recently elevated South Africa to the status of New Zealand's main opposition at the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
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Junior ABs make hard work of easy win
The Junior All Blacks continued their 100 per cent win record with a 39-13 win over Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday, but...
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Magne: ‘New Zealand are the best team in the world’
France tour captain Olivier Magne described New Zealand as "the best team in the world" after they completed a comprehensive 61-10 win over his side...
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All Blacks rocked by second row crisis
New Zealand's historic victory over France on Saturday was marred by serious injuries to second row pair Ali Williams and Keith Robinson.
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Tialata extends NZRU contract
Prop Neemia Tialata has extended his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), re-signing until 2011.
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Carter ruled out of French test
The All Blacks will be without ace fly-half Dan Carter when they take on France in the return test at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington...
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All Black triumvirate angry at English poaching
The All Black coaching trio of Graham henry, Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith has launched an attack on the 'poaching' of local players by richer...
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Carter, McCaw remain ‘doubtful’
All Black aces Dan Carter and Richie McCaw remain on the "doubtful" list ahead of New Zealand's second test against France at the Westpac Stadium...
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Thorburn backs All Blacks for RWC glory
Former All Black selector Peter Thorburn claims no team can halt New Zealand's march to World Cup glory and has rubbished their reputation as 'chokers'.
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Henry changes six for France’s return
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has made six changes to the team that will play France in the return test at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington,...
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Henry takes the French to task
Graham Henry has taken a swipe at the French tourists, accusing them of trying to buy time by feigning injury and of taking their own...
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Lomu in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The Queen of England has named Jonah Lomu, alongside 18 other New Zealanders - all of whom have attained success in their walks of life...
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All Blacks back Toeava
All Blacks outside centre, the painfully shy Isaia Toeava, has come under criticism for Saturday's performance in Auckland during New Zealand's massacring of a weak...
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Mauger: ‘We always express ourselves’
All Blacks inside centre Aaron Mauger, whilst admitting that not enough opportunities were converted during their victory over the French on Saturday, says that the...
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Oliver feels for ref at scrum
All Blacks hooker Anton Oliver, who sat on the sideline as a spectator during the All Blacks' victory over the French on Saturday, has bemoaned...
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All Blacks can only get better – Henry
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has warned that his Rugby World Cup favourites can only get better after putting away a makeshift French side 42-11...
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Junior All Blacks run riot in Suva
The Junior All Blacks laid down a firm statement of intent for the Pacific Nations Cup by thrashing Fiji 57-8 in Suva on Saturday.
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No McCaw(s) for panic over AB captain
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw played down any worries over his half-time removal during the All Blacks' 42-11 win over France on Saturday.
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Brooke set for hopspital discharge
Zinzan Brooke should be released from hospital next week, after recovering full from surgery on a head injury sustained in Elche, in Spain.
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NZ apply age restrictions
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Board has approved a change to its Player Eligibility Regulations to prohibit the selection of players under the age...
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Masoe making the most of his opportunity
New Zealand loose forward Chris Masoe is eager to prosper after being granted a rare start against an understrength France in Auckland on Saturday.
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Preview: New Zealand v France
Once upon the time the whole rugby world would have been salivating over a meeting between New Zealand and France in Auckland. Today, not even...
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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