All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is to have surgery to remove a screw from his injured right foot, All Blacks Doctor Deb Robinson says. McCaw had surgery earlier in the…
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Pat Lam names his 2012 Blues squad
Blues coach Pat Lam says retaining the bulk of the 2011 squad for next year is one of the most pleasing aspects of the 2012 Blues squad– along with the…
Graham Henry steps down as All Blacks Coach
2011 Rugby World Cup–winning coach Graham Henry has announced he is stepping down as All Blacks Coach. Henry made the announcement at a media conference at his rugby club, Auckland…
Cruden avoids surgery
All Blacks replacement #10 Aaron Cruden will not require surgery on his knee injury, sustained against France, during the Rugby World Cup final in Auckland on Sunday. The All Black…
George Ford named IRB Young Player of the Year
England U20 and Leicester Tigers fly half George Ford has been named IRB Young Player of the Year for 2011, beating New Zealand duo Sam Cane and Luke Whitelock to…
Thierry Dusautoir named IRB Player of the Year
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named the IRB Player of the Year at the 2011 IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline, during a star-studded ceremony at Vector Arena…
World Cup Final – The Verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Eden Park NEW ZEALAND’S wait is over. They are world champions once again and Richie McCaw is the first All Black to…
New Zealand team for the World Cup final
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final against France…
Three Kiwis shortlisted for Player of the Year
The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the IRB Player of the Year 2011 Award in association with Emirates Airline. The winner of the prestigious individual…
Craig Joubert to take charge of World Cup final
Craig Joubert will take charge of his first Rugby World Cup Final after the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced that the South African has been appointed to the New Zealand…