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Rugby: Dagg back starting for Crusaders
All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has been recalled to the Crusaders starting XV for Friday night's clash against the Chiefs…
Rugby: Bray defends officials after Henry blast
Lyndon Bray has backed his match officials following Sir Graham Henry's blast yesterday and has suggested the Blues assistant…
Barbarian tests the waters
A proud fishing and barbarian heritage inspired All Black Owen Franks' full-back tattoo.
Rugby: Henry lets rip at poor calls
There was humour and there was profanity. When Sir Graham Henry is in this form he is thoroughly entertaining, but the Blues…
Rugby: Lions ready to turn on the style
Lions coach Lions coach Warren Gatland has promised his side will deliver an entertaining brand of rugby in their bid to…
Rugby: Play offs still wide open
Five Super rugby rounds to go and the make-up of the top-six play-off spots is less than clear-cut.
Fantasy Rugby wrap: Week 14
A look back on all the Fantasy studs and duds from the weekend's Super 15 action. Chiefs 17 Hurricanes 12 The star:…
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Henry takes shot at match officials
Blues assistant coach Sir Graham Henry has criticised the officiating of his side's loss to the Crusaders…
The Stats Don't Lie: Low scoring a rarity for Blues
Rugby stats guru Tracey Nelson takes a close look at the weekend's Super 15 matches where the Blues' 10-year drought in…
All Blacks mix work and play at Mount
The first of two All Black training camps in Mt Maunganui winds up today, but the 38-man squad will return next Sunday to…
Key absences 'not an issue'
In one of the most awaited matches of the Super rugby season, the coaches of the Chiefs and Crusaders are preparing as normal…
@DanCarter seems nicer than Santa
Alan Perrott finds out just how different @DanCarter is from the real Dan Carter ...
Sports stars make a #hashtag of it
Reporters Kris Shannon and Steven Holloway investigate how Twitter has changed the daily experiences of Kiwi athletes -…
Collins 'wants to get on with his life'
Jerry Collins is back in training, as fit as ever, and keen to pick up a top level contract with a European club, his manager…
Rugby: Cooper no defensive worry - McKenzie
Queensland coaching boss Ewen McKenzie insists Quade Cooper is no more of a defensive concern than five-eighth elect James…
Super Rugby: Who's hot and who's not - week 14
Patrick McKendry names the top back, standout forward and the four in-form teams from the weekend's Super 15 action. Forward…
Chris Rattue: Snubbing of Fiji rugby shows no imagination
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Great All Black moments
Great All Black Moments
In part two of a five-part World Cup series, the Herald looks at dozens of the great All Black moments that have been…
Wynne Gray on sport
Wynne Gray: Coaches have own thoughts on who makes a test squad
Asking the Super 15 coaches for their All Black squads would be absorbing, writes Wynne Gray. There is some potential for…
Rugby Championship
Wynne Gray: Europe tour chance for rising talent
Just over a week from now, the All Blacks squad to tour Europe will be announced. The NZRU has agreed 32 players should…
Rugby Sevens
Rugby Sevens: NZ women one win from title
The New Zealand women's sevens team are just one win away from winning the inaugural world series title after an unbeaten…
20 All Black Greats
Herald readers rank greatest All Blacks
Last Monday the Herald released their list of the 20 great All Blacks of modern times.
Gregor Paul on rugby
Super 15 power rankings
Herald on Sunday rugby editor Gregor Paul ranks the Super 15 teams each week with the Bulls holding top spot once again. This…
All Blacks
All Blacks: Tuning up for France
Prop Owen Franks works out in the gym during the first day of the All Blacks' training camp in Mt Maunganui. The three-day…
Super 15
Rugby: Bulls outclass Highlanders
The Bulls charged past the Highlanders 35-18 in Super 15 rugby on Saturday to retain control of the South African conference…
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ITM Cup
Axed Hika an unhappy hooker
Magpies and All Black hooker Hika Elliot last night admitted to being "pretty gutted" about not being offered a 2013 ITM…
Blues Rugby Team
Rugby: Classy Crusaders down Blues
The Blues must wonder if there is anything other than misery awaiting them in Christchurch. They haven't won their since…
Chiefs Rugby Team
Rugby: Chiefs pass up chance to sign sevens player Ahki
The Chiefs have decided not to sign New Zealand sevens player Pita Ahki as a replacement for injured midfielder Richard…
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