Player Ratings: Defensively frail
1 decade ago by Rugby 365OPINION: Wales would have fancied their chances at half-time but had their defensive frailties exposed in the second half to suffer a 22-36 loss to New Zealand on Saturday.
Barrett guides All Blacks to series win over Wales
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comBarrett used his explosive pace to rip apart the Welsh defence twice in five minutes in the second half that propelled the All Blacks to a victory over the visitors on Saturday.
Barrett shines as NZ clinch series
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Report: New Zealand scored five tries as they beat Wales 36-22 in the second Test to clinch the three-Test series in Wellington on Saturday.
New Zealand seal series win over Wales thanks to speedy Beauden Barrett
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand 36-22 Wales (All Blacks claim 2-0 lead in three-Test series)• Kiwis take control in second half with replacement Barrett impressingThey lasted an hour in Auckland, but Wales’ resistance...
'Are you happy?': Referee slammed for asking All Blacks captain inappropriate question
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand's second test against Wales followed an almost identical pattern to the first, with the game close at the break before the world champions pulled away following a sensational second half blitz.
John Mitchell keeps it real as US Eagles face Italy team missing Parisse and more
1 decade ago by The GuardianEx-All Blacks coach says Americans ‘have an opportunity’ to beat first tier-one team but counsels caution over impact of Super and PRO Rugby playersThe US Eagles play their first summer Test on Saturday,...
All Blacks vs Wales: Rugby International live scores, blog
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auLast weekend Wales achieved their best ever result against the All Blacks in New Zealand when they lost by 18 points. The visitors genuinely challenged the hosts for an hour, but can they be similarly...
Nerveless Carter seals extra-time win for Racing
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REPORT: Racing 92 defeated Clermont 34-33 in a French Top 14 semifinal extra-time thriller on Friday with All Blacks superstar Dan Carter sealing victory with a conversion in the dying moments.
New Zealand v Wales: second Test – live! | Dan Lucas
1 decade ago by The GuardianLive updates from the second Test in WellingtonChiefs ruin Gatland’s Hamilton homecomingWales face All Blacks with Lions looming largeEmail dan.lucas@theguardian.com or tweet @DanLucas86 8.08am BST Steve...
New Zealand v Wales: No mental hurdle to beat All Blacks, says Sam Warburton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton says Wales have a physical, not mental, barrier to overcome if they are to beat New Zealand on Saturday.
