New Zealand v Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2015 – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianRugby World Cup updates from 8pm BST kick-off at Olympic StadiumBurger: You have to have the mentality that you want to hit somebodyEmail barry.glendenning@theguardian.com | Tweet @bglendenning 7.01pm...
NZ shake it up for Namibia game
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named his team to face Namibia in the Pool C clash at the Olympic stadium on Thursday. The All Blacks have made 12 changes as only Sam Whitelock, Julian Savea and...
Cane lined up to fill McCaw's big boots
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThere are tough acts to follow and then there is Richie McCaw, but if anyone looks capable of filling those big boots it is Sam Cane, who will captain New Zealand for the first time against Namibia on...
Is stand-in captain Sam Cane New Zealand’s next great No 7?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSam Cane will lead New Zealand against Namibia on Thursday and could be in line to take over the role permanently when Richie McCaw retiresSam Cane (R) and Richie McCaw (L) in a scrum for New Zealand against...
World Champion All Blacks stay composed despite Argentina threat
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand had to be as composed as ever to hold off a determined challenge from Argentina at Wembley. The World Champions were under immense pressure, but as seems to always be the case, held their...
All Blacks - What We Learned
1 decade ago by Len KaplanA treat for 89,019 What a treat the New Zealand vs Argentina game was for the 89,019 spectators who packed into Wembley to form Rugby World Cup’s biggest ever crowd – and for TV viewers around...
Rugby Rant: Respect the Islands
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldNew Zealand’s historic trip to Samoa must herald a change in the tour mindset, says RW’s Alan PeareyCrowd pleasers: Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen are welcomed by fans in Samoa. Photo: Getty ImagesNew...
Riche McCaw in sin-bin as New Zealand suffer in win over Argentina
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand 26-16 Argentina• Argentina took early lead but then All Blacks made their comebackFor a moment it seemed as if New Zealand might be about to go the same way as South Africa on Saturday....
All Blacks Trail Argentina
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith what started off to be a penalty fest against the Argentinian side turned in their favour as they applied pressure to the All Blacks, who made silly infringements and cynical fouls to receive 2 yellow...
Game Preview: New Zealand vs Argentina
1 decade ago by Len KaplanIf you had to bet the family farm on a team to win the World Cup, you’d almost certainly put your money on New Zealand. There are perhaps seven nations with a realistic possibility of winning the World...
