Rugby: Underdogs out to test themselves
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldManu Samoa will hope to ask a few questions of the All Blacks tonight and answer a few questions of themselves.They are, of course, underdogs in their first test at Eden Park against New Zealand in 24...
Gray Matters: All Blacks desperate for thumbs up
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks suit up at Eden Park tonight against Samoa with questions about injured captain Kieran Read competing for most interest leading into the Lions series.While the visitors wrestle with unconvincing...
Rugby: Brodie Retallick ready to rumble for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt doesn't take a genius to work out that Brodie Retallick is more than a little eager to slip into his All Blacks jersey and make a point at Eden Park.He, and his fellow forwards, would specifically like...
Rugby: Manu Samoa ready for All Blacks challenge
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldManu Samoa will hope to ask a few questions of the All Blacks tomorrow night and answer a few questions of themselves.They are of course rank underdogs in their first test at Eden Park against the All...
2011 JWC Final: Where are they now?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Baby Blacks and England U20's entered the 2011 IRB Junior World Cup final, it was difficult to see how England head coach Rob Hunter could prevent the Baby Blacks securing their 20th successive...
Lions name team to face Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British and Irish Lions have named their fourth different captain of their New Zealand tour.Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will captain the Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International...
The only team that can beat the All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe only team that will beat the All Blacks is themselves, says former star No. 8 Zinzan Brooke."That's not being disrespectful to all the other sides," English-based Brooke has told British media seeking...
Four key numbers from the All Blacks side to face Samoa
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe first All Blacks' squad of 2017 has been named with Steve Hansen announcing his side to face Samoa on Friday.Here's four key stats from the 23-man named squad. 68 Ben Smith will become the 68th player...
Rugby: Samoa will struggle to shake off cobwebs
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Samoan squad to face the All Blacks has experience but will find it difficult to swiftly shake off cobwebs in a bid to be competitive.The world's 14th-ranked team have a big month ahead. Next Friday,...
Rugby: Ben Smith ready to put All Blacks on his back against Samoa
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBen Smith has been on one of the more inspirational rugby journeys of the last eight years. It started in relative obscurity in 2009 when he managed to play a whole season for the Highlanders without anyone...
