All Blacks: Lions don't take bait from Steve Hansen's needle
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIf Steve Hansen's barbed comment about the British and Irish Lions calling in reinforcements in order to separate their test squad from their mid-weekers struck home, the tourists weren't showing it today,...
Top referee: The scrums could be shambles when Lions play All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTest rugby's most experienced referee has revealed he disagrees with a host of key decisions made by whistle-blowers so far on the Lions tour.And Jonathan Kaplan, the now retired South African who has...
Breaking down the All Blacks' winning streak at Eden Park
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks head into tonight's test against Samoa with one of sport's most impressive unbeaten streaks on the line. - They have gone 37 games undefeated at Eden Park since the 23-20 loss to France...
All Blacks v Samoa: What time is it, how do I follow it and what is the team news?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll you need to know about the All Blacks' opening clash of 2017. What is it? The All Blacks' first international outing of the year of course doubles up as their final tune-up before the Test series against...
Rugby: Underdogs out to test themselves
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldManu Samoa will hope to ask a few questions of the All Blacks tonight and answer a few questions of themselves.They are, of course, underdogs in their first test at Eden Park against New Zealand in 24...
Gray Matters: All Blacks desperate for thumbs up
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks suit up at Eden Park tonight against Samoa with questions about injured captain Kieran Read competing for most interest leading into the Lions series.While the visitors wrestle with unconvincing...
Rugby: Brodie Retallick ready to rumble for All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt doesn't take a genius to work out that Brodie Retallick is more than a little eager to slip into his All Blacks jersey and make a point at Eden Park.He, and his fellow forwards, would specifically like...
Rugby: Manu Samoa ready for All Blacks challenge
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldManu Samoa will hope to ask a few questions of the All Blacks tomorrow night and answer a few questions of themselves.They are of course rank underdogs in their first test at Eden Park against the All...
2011 JWC Final: Where are they now?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Baby Blacks and England U20's entered the 2011 IRB Junior World Cup final, it was difficult to see how England head coach Rob Hunter could prevent the Baby Blacks securing their 20th successive...
Lions name team to face Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British and Irish Lions have named their fourth different captain of their New Zealand tour.Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will captain the Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International...
