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Rugby World Cup: Hansen calls for global season
All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen today suggested another item for the IRB's to-do list - a global rugby season.

World Cup blog: Backing all the boys in black
I've been astounded, once again, at how quickly the mood of this nation can alter when one of our sporting heroes is injured.

World Cup: IRB were right - but still 'let itself down'
Former All Black Stu Wilson says the IRB has "let itself down" by dishing out inconsistent...

Gregor Paul: Henry's radical rethink - Dagg at No 10?
It’s time for the All Blacks to do something radical – for Graham Henry to make the biggest coaching call of his career. Dan Carter has gone and taken so much hope with him.

Rugby World Cup: Hard man Botha cleared for Wallabies game
South Africa's physical intimidation factor has been cranked up several notches with hard man Bakkies Botha cleared for selection in the World Cup quarter-final against Australia.

Rugby World Cup: Celtic cousins relish the fight
Listening to the Irish wax lyrical about Wales yesterday, the Celtic combatants are sounding more like the best of 'frenemies'.

Rugby World Cup Shorts: A happy reader and an eejit
When Irish lock Donncha O'Callaghan was asked whether he was with wing Tommy Bowe on Monday when they bumped into some Welsh players at the cinema, his answer was gold.