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McCaw: 'Red' fern for All Blacks bad idea

All Black captain Richie McCaw has rejected the idea of tampering with tradition, including changing the silver fern to red for the World Cup in tribute to the people of Canterbury.

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All Blacks to consider adopting a red fern

All Blacks manager Darren Shand says the team will consider swapping their iconic silver fern for a red fern at rugby World Cup matches in a symbolic gesture to quake-hit Christchurch.

Leaders want to see All Blacks in red fern

Rugby: Something to Tew on

Since taking over the top job in October 2007, Steve Tew has not had an easy ride.

All Blacks: Evans ready to answer SOS

Nick Evans is ready to answer an All Black World Cup emergency call - but he doesn't want to be an insurance policy.

Rugby takes back seat after quake

Rugby has not escaped the vice of devastation wrought by Tuesday's deadly earthquake.

Rugby: Park closure leaves Crusaders homeless

Inga Tuigamala: When tragedy overshadows a mere game

Christchurch earthquake: Crusaders match called off

The Crusaders early this morning withdrew from their Super 15 match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Christchurch quake: World Cup games in doubt

Five World Cup games and two quarterfinals scheduled for Christchurch are in jeopardy after yesterday's big quake.

Rugby: Chiefs open up coach hunt

All Blacks: NZRU still wary of sharks