Player ratings: What hoodoo?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365OPINION: New Zealand sent out warning to future play-off opponents when they thrashed their so-called 'hoodoo' team, France, 62-13 in Cardiff.
France obliterated as nine-try New Zealand lay to rest ghosts of Cardiff
1 decade ago by The TimesAll that talk about France having some sort of psychological hold over the All Blacks was dismissed as historical tosh...
France’s Philippe Saint-André takes responsibility for defeat to New Zealand
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ashamed Saint-André praises his players for their efforts• New Zealand coach Steve Hansen looks forward to South AfricaThe outgoing France coach, Philippe Saint-André, accepted responsibility...
New Zealand 62 France 13, match report: Julian Savea scores hat-trick as All Blacks thrash Les Bleus in Cardiff
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand 62 France 13: Julian Savea bludgeons France with hat-trick to book All Blacks a World Cup semi-final with South Africa
New Zealand run riot to thrash France in Cardiff Quarter Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrance were put to the sword by a commanding All Blacks performance that blew them away in Cardiff. The 62-13 victory included 9 outstanding tries, and well and truly avenged the famous loss of 2007 at...
NZ happy to get monkey off their backs
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNew Zealand were delighted to get a monkey off their backs by crushing France 62-13 to reach the Rugby World Cup semifinals, coach Steve Hansen said.
All Blacks blitz through France in record-breaking style
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auToo old, too slow, out of sorts and struggling to find fifth gear. Those were just some of the accusations thrown at New Zealand during the World Cup pool stages. Yet the All Blacks banished the critics...
France’s Philippe Saint-André departs the stage on night to forget | James Riach
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrance were unable to recreate former glorious victories against New Zealand in the coach’s final match in charge, losing 62-13 in their World Cup quarter-finalThere was to be no swashbuckling sayonara...
New Zealand’s Dan Carter and Richie McCaw a double act too good for France | Kevin Mitchell
1 decade ago by The GuardianCarter and McCaw were the inspiration for an All Blacks team that refused to give France a chance and seem certain to retain their title of world championsUnless there is a seismic disturbance in the next...
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand v France - key match stats
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe stats from New Zealand's 62-13 victory against France in the Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals
