
'Buzzing': All Blacks sent strong World Cup message
The All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.
The All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.
All Blacks Mark Telea and Dalton Papali'i alongside defence coach Scott McLeod look ahead to their clash with Italy as the team is ‘buzzing’ from an impressive South Africa v Ireland match over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
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Cheree Kinnear gives the highs and lows of the weekend's sport all in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
All Blacks Captain Sam Cane addresses the media following the loss to Ireland.
Big things are expected of a young man who came to NZ on a scholarship at age 16.
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As the teacher walked down the street he heard 'Sir, Sir, Mr Wagener over here.'
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Head coach Ian Foster addresses the media from isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. Video / Supplied
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Ireland Rugby has fired a damning departing shot at former coach Joe Schmidt.
The ex-Ireland coach was passed a heart-breaking message just hours before ABs Cup clash.
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"Heartbreaking wouldn't be too far away from how I feel," says Joe Schmidt.
The All Blacks were given all the motivation they needed by Ireland fans' haka response.
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There will be split ties in the Stephen household when Ireland take on New Zealand.