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All Blacks player ratings against Wales

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The All Blacks have started the post McCaw era with a 3-0 series sweep of Wales. The first two Tests played out in a similar fashion with Wales challenging strongly in the first hour before fading. The...

New Zealand depth best in the world

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Wales captain Sam Warburton was impressed with New Zealand's depth during the three-week tour of the country, which saw them lose the Series 3-0 while also losing a midweek game to the Chiefs.

Wales' tour to New Zealand: Five talking points after 3-0 series whitewash

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Addressing a lack of strength in depth is just one of the issues facing Wales after a 3-0 series whitewash in New Zealand.

All Blacks are where they want to be

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: New Zealand, in winning the third Test over Wales 46-6 in Dunedin, finished about where the team management wanted them to be.

Ireland target All Blacks win - Henderson

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Iain Henderson says Ireland must target a first win over New Zealand in November after the narrow series defeat in South Africa.

Iain Henderson: It's time to beat the All Blacks

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Iain Henderson believes that the work Ireland have done in South Africa will come to fruition in November when Joe Schmidt’s side come up against the All Blacks twice.

On This Day: 1971 Lions secure first Test success

1 decade ago by Lions Rugby

There was no evidence to suggest The British & Irish Lions were going to make history in the first Test in 1971. No indication that the seemingly infallible New Zealand would be toppled. No sign that...

England lead resurgence; All Blacks best

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

New Zealand's long dominance of world rugby shows no sign of coming to an end any time soon but England's historic sweep of Australia and Ireland's June tour of South Africa offered some hope.

‘Lions will be a challenge for All Blacks’

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Wales coach Warren Gatland is predicting the world champion All Blacks will be tested by the British and Irish Lions next year but stopped short of predicting the series outcome.

Gatland: Lions will test All Blacks

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Wales coach Warren Gatland is predicting the world champion All Blacks will be tested by the British and Irish Lions in 2017 but stopped short of predicting the Series outcome.