Match Review: NZ vs Tonga
1 decade ago by Len KaplanPerceptions that the All Blacks are vulnerable and headed for a fall were to a fair extent swept aside in Newcastle last night as they absorbed first half pressure and in the end scored seven tries to...
All Blacks relaxed before Georgia clash
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldRW's Will Macpherson joins the All Blacks on a bus tour of LondonSeeing the sites: Keven Mealamu and Sam Whitelock take a snap during AIG's bus tourThe Rugby World Cup means something different to us all,...
Hansen names All Black side to face Georgia
1 decade agoNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named his team to face Georgia in the Pool C clash at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Friday.Hansen has made 10 changes to the starting line-up that defeated Namibia...
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...
Sam Cane to captain New Zealand for first time against Namibia in World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘Hugely respected’ flanker could captain side in long-term, says Steve Hansen• Hansens makes 12 changes to team that beat Argentina at WembleyThe flanker Sam Cane will captain New Zealand for...
All Blacks: 5 Key Players
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe talent pool in New Zealand is such that they have a host of players in their squad capable of making a major contribution to World Cup success, and a few outstanding players have not even been able...
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBeck out for season: Ashley Beck is facing a lengthy lay-off after it was confirmed that he suffered a ruptured ACL in last Friday's defeat to Ulster.Chris Towers, Medical Performance Manager, Chris...
Steve Hansen Names His 31 Man Squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have named their 31 man squad to defend their Rugby World Cup Title in England later this month. While naming a well balanced side there were a few surprises and none more than one of the World's...
Bledisloe Cup: What We Know Now
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 After their first half tactical build-up and second half demolition of the Wallabies, the All Blacks have restored their status as red-hot favourites for the World Cup. 2 ...
Bird Still Has High NZ Hopes
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand rugby are blessed with talented lock forwards like Sam Whitelock and Player of the Year Brodie Retallick, but Dominic Bird feels he has something to offer the All Blacks. The Crusaders...
