Rugby World Cup 2015: Dan Carter reveals why he kicked New Zealand's final conversion with his weaker right foot
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAfter Beauden Barrett's late try in the World Cup final against Australia, New Zealand's Dan Carter allowed himself a rare moment of indulgence
Review: New Zealand vs Australia
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand were crowned World Cup champions with an impressive 34-17 win over Australia at Twickenham.The game was a cagey affair at the beginning with both teams registering 3 points in the first 15...
All Blacks - So ordinary, so brilliant
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThere were moments of magic from New Zealand in their 20-18 semi-final win over South Africa, but also instances of unworthy indiscipline and more than a few frustrating errors. To their credit, the...
Springboks - Brave & Passionate
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThere can be no doubting the courage and commitment and passion offered by South Africa in their 20-18 semi-final defeat to New Zealand. The players gave everything they had in a display of massive physical intensity...
New Zealand - Clinical
1 decade ago by Len KaplanCould New Zealand’s game-plan in their demolition of France have been in greater contrast to South Africa’s narrow win over Wales? While the Springboks carried the ball into contact and crashed...
Barrett believes that the intense pressure will bring out the best in the All Blacks
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand back Beauden Barrett believes that the intense pressure of Saturday’s quarter-final will bring out the best in the All Blacks.The defending champion are set for a re-match with...
New Zealand - State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanAfter France’s disappointing performance against Ireland on Sunday – despite Ireland losing key players to injury during the game – New Zealand must be strong favourites to win their quarter-final...
Match Review: NZ vs Tonga
1 decade ago by Len KaplanPerceptions that the All Blacks are vulnerable and headed for a fall were to a fair extent swept aside in Newcastle last night as they absorbed first half pressure and in the end scored seven tries to...
All Blacks - State Of The Campaign
1 decade agoAll is on track for the defending World Cup champions. The wins over Argentina (who were expected to be competitive and were), and the world’s number 20 rugby nation, Namibia (who were expected not...
New Zealand vs Namibia - Match Review
1 decade agoThe All Blacks scored nine tries to one to beat Namibia 58-14 but ironically, it is the rugby minnow nation’s players and coaches who left the field with the bigger smiles. Holding the world’s...
