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...
Live: Rugby expert Wynne Gray answers your questions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldJoin us for a live chat with rugby expert Wynne Gray as he helps break down all the action from last night's test between the All Black and the Lions at Eden Park.
Lions: What the British media said about the All Blacks' win
9 years ago by New Zealand Herald"Frightening thing is New Zealand are likely to get better over the next two games" - how the Brit media reacted to the Lions defeat.Chastened, bossed out of the game and, quite simply, beaten be the world's...
All Blacks: Kieran Read's offload 'from Mars' set up crucial try
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt took a try described as coming "from the end of the earth" to help France beat the All Blacks the last time they lost at Eden Park in 1994, and there was a hint of that in Sean O'Brien's try for the...
Hansen: We can get down and dirty
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the job only half done, the All Blacks are heading to Wellington with a determination to hit just as hard and play even better in the second test.They played well for long periods at Eden Park, did...
