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Oct 17, 11 •
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Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on '87 vs '11 – History repeating itself?
Morgan Piek A week on from the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, the semis were played this past weekend and the finalists have been decided. The hosts, New Zealand as expected made the last round of the tournament, along with the total outsiders,...
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Oct 6, 11 •
4521 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on All Blacks name team for Quarter-Final against Pumas
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for their Quarterfinal match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Argentina at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday October 9. The highlight...
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Oct 2, 11 •
2239 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Dan Carter to miss rest of World Cup
The All Blacks chances of securing only their second World Cup Title since 1987 has been dealt a big blow with the news that their talismanic playmaker Dan Carter will miss the remainder of the 2011 Rugby World Cup after sustaining a serious groin injury....
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Sep 16, 11 •
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International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit
The All Blacks squad is looking forward to joining Canterbury fans in the Rugby World Cup celebrations, with the team flying into Christchurch tomorrow to spend three days in the city, as they prepare for next weekend’s Test against France. The All Blacks...
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Sep 7, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Tonga team named to play against the New Zealand All Blacks in opener match of 2011 RWC
Tonga has made four changes & two positional changes to the team that defeated Fiji 32-20 in a friendly match a few weeks ago. The Tonga team to play against the hosts New Zealand “All...
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Sep 7, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for 2011 RWC match against Tonga
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Tonga at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday 9 September. Starting XV: 1. ...
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Aug 29, 11 •
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Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on All Blacks medical update – Kieran Read and Adam Thomson
Injured All Blacks number eight Kieran Read will miss the opening weeks of the Rugby World Cup while fellow injured loose forward Adam Thomson looks set to be unavailable for the opening match against Tonga, All Blacks Doctor Deb Robinson says. Read (high...
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Aug 18, 11 •
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General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on All Blacks ring the changes.
Morgan Piek – All Blacks coach, Graham Henry selected just four players from the All Blacks side that beat the Wallabies two weeks ago will run out to face the underperforming Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth Saturday...
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Aug 12, 11 •
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Mitre 10 Cup, National, Rugby Championship News, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on The Haka, Its Meaning and Origin
The Maori haka performed by the All Blacks, has become famous around the world, though few realise it’s origin or meaning. Te Rauparaha, the warrior chief of Ngati Toarangatira, originally from Kawhia, had visited Tuwharetoa to solicit aid against the...
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Jul 10, 11 •
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International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad announced for 2011 Tri-Nations
All Blacks kicking off their Tri-Nations campaign on Saturday 30 July 2011 against Springboks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Squad: Backs: Mils Muliaina Israel Dagg Isaia Toeava Hosea Gear Zac Guildford Richard Kahui Conrad Smith Sonny Bill Williams...
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Jul 1, 11 •
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International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Ma'a Nonu becomes a Blue
All Blacks and former Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Blues after committing to New Zealand rugby for two more seasons. Nonu, 29, today confirmed speculation he would be moving north after being axed by the Hurricanes for being a...
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Aug 22, 10 •
3046 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Improved Boks get their hearts broken
A much improved Springbok team had to watch in disbelieve as the All Blacks scored 12 points in the final five minutes of the historic Tri-Nations Test at FNB Stadium in Gauteng, breaking 90’000+ Bok fans’ hearts with a 22-29 victory over the...
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Jun 19, 10 •
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International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brilliance of All Black Dan Carter sinks Wales
Carisbrook lived up to its nickname of ‘The House of Pain’ when the All Blacks inflicted a crushing second half performance on Wales to send Ryan Jones’s men crashing to a heavy 42-9 defeat in Dundin. Wales were still in the match at...
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Jun 12, 10 •
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International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on All Blacks run over 14-man Ireland
Daniel Carter became the first New Zealand player to surpass 1 000 Test points in a 66-28 thrashing of 14-man Ireland in New Plymouth on Saturday. Carter slotted 17 points on seven conversions and a penalty to move to 1 011 points as the All Blacks took...