Hooker Harris only uncapped player in All Blacks squad
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandBay of Plenty hooker Nathan Harris is the only uncapped player in the 30-strong All Blacks squad for the tour of Argentina and South Africa. As previously reported, first choice hooker Dane Cole will...
Coltman, Marshall in mix for All Blacks spot
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen must dig a little deeper than usual into New Zealand's rich pool of talent to shore up the troublesome position of hooker. Hansen has once again confirmed plans for Dane...
Nonu out for season, Carter back for Canterbury
1 decade ago by The PressMa'a Nonu's broken forearm has ended his season. The All Blacks second five-eighth had an operation in Wellington on Sunday morning to have a plate inserted after suffering the injury in...
Player ratings: All Blacks v Springboks
1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand15-Israel Dagg (7/10)Positioning top class again and entered the backline at the right time. Backed up his Napier effort well but showed a moment of hesitation that allowed Cornel Hendriks to skip around...
All Blacks fend off Springboks
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandKnowing how to win the big ones is a trait that separates the All Blacks from the rest. A second half comeback saw the All Blacks maintain their unbeaten run of 21 Tests despite immense pressure from...
All Blacks edge Wellington battle
1 decade ago by Rugby 365If you are a Springbok supporter you have every reason to be proud. It may be pride tinged with a bit of disappointment but pride. It should be pride. Nothing beats winning, one supposes, and...
All Blacks eye perfect home record
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe All Blacks face the Springboks attempting to maintain an unbeaten run in their last home Test of the year. South Africa last won in New Zealand in 2009 and Richie McCaw is keen to extend that a...
Preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Go back to the beginning of the 20th century and the battle between All Blacks and Springboks was regarded as the battle for unofficial first place in the rugby world. Now it is still the case even...
World Cup favouritism firming for All Blacks
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe All Blacks will move closer to securing their third-straight Rugby Championships by beating South Africa in the fourth round tomorrow, and will also enhance their favoritism for next year's World Cup. The...
Preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe top two sides on our planet face off this weekend in Wellington, as New Zealand play the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. There's just no contest like this one. Many are unique - England...
