Justin Marshall: Second test will go up another notch
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhat an occasion and what a perfect start for the All Blacks.For me, 2011 was a real eye opener in terms of the influx of supporters and excitement of the World Cup here, but I really got the feeling that...
Rugby: Warren Gatland concerned at All Blacks targeting of halfback Conor Murray
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland will talk to the match officials before Saturday's second test about the apparent actions of several All Blacks' defenders in targeting halfback Conor Murray's legs after he cleared the...
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks will improve - can the Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThere was always going to be one undeniable truth to emerge from the first test - the All Blacks have the ability to raise their performance in Wellington.That much was never in doubt. As good as the tight...
Dylan Cleaver: Eden Park has become a result rather than a venue
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhether at the park or a nearby pub the prevailing mood was the same: the All Blacks will win this series, no matter what absolutely positively happens in Wellington this week.The reason was not that Beauden...
Rugby: All Blacks fullback Ben Smith doubtful for remainder of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt would seem unlikely that Ben Smith is going to play for the All Blacks in Wellington. It wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't line up in the third either as concern is growing within the All Blacks as...
Chris Rattue: All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick turned Lions into pussycats
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldOkay. Time to come up with a rugby World XV. First name picked - Brodie Retallick for me.The man is the business. He proved it again against the Lions, the leading figure in a pack - and particularly a...
Steve Hansen: This is just the start for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe morning after the night before and the All Blacks' dominant performance in going one-up in the test series against the Lions had coach Steve Hansen reasonably satisfied but already searching for improvements...
Damian McKenzie called up for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe mercurial Chiefs utility Damian McKenzie has joined the All Blacks to cover for star fullback Ben Smith, who is under yet another concussion cloud.Smith, who has had two earlier concussions this season,...
All Blacks fans vexed by post-haka advertising on Sky
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSky Television has come under attack on social media for inserting a commercial between the end of the All Blacks haka and the kick-off of last night's first test against the British and Irish Lions.Irate...
Chris Rattue: All Blacks v Lions player ratings
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks Ben Smith 6 Heavily involved in his short stint but major problems under the high ball - three spills. Israel Dagg 9 Seems built for tests. You name it, he did it. Started by twisting Daly...
