New Zealand No 8 Kieran Read will miss the opening weeks of Rugby World Cup 2011 while fellow loose forward Adam Thomson is likely to be unavailable for the opening…
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Five young New Zealand players handed lifetime bans
Five players from the Otahuhu Rugby Club have each received a lifetime ban from all rugby. A judicial hearing was called following the assault on a referee at the conclusion…
All Blacks team to play Australia in final Tri-Nations clash
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named the All Blacks team to play Australia in the final Investec Tri Nations Test…
The Big Debate – Will New Zealand choke again?
Every four years New Zealand are installed as odds-on favourites to win the World Cup, and for the last five of the six global tournaments held they have done a…
Australia v New Zealand – statistical preview
The Tri-Nations kicks into second gear this weekend with Australia taking on New Zealand after South Africa were effectively eliminated from the competition last weekend. Here’s the low down… New…
New Zealand v South Africa – the ultimate preview – impress your friends!
New Zealand v South Africa is one of the biggest rivalries in rugby. Here is a statistical look at the match.. Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 30 July Kick-off:…
All Blacks squad named for Tri-Nations
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the squad for the 2011 Investec Tri Nations and the All Blacks Test…
SANZAR Investigate Springbok Injuries
By Charity Knight THE START of this year’s Tri-Nations will be marred by controversy, as South Africa have withdrawn 21 players from their World Cup training squad for the away…
Super 15 Final Preview – Reds v Crusaders
By Charity Knight RIVALRIES REACH their peak this weekend as the Queensland Reds take on the Canterbury Crusaders in an epic battle to become the victors of the 2011 Super…
RWC 2011 ticket sales hit £100m mark
* Sales revenue reaches 75% of target with over two months to go * Ticket sales open Monday July 4 at 9am * Thousands of lowest price tickets still available…