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Rugby: Boks in poor shape for World Cup

South Africa won't be at their best for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the country's leading sports science professor insists.

Rugby: Deans casts wide net in talent search

Robbie Deans has announced a 43-man squad for a four-day camp next week, to be trimmed to 35 before the tour party is named.

Have Henry, Hansen and Smith done enough to keep their jobs?

Rugby: Deans' assistants blamed for poor Tri-Nations

<i>Cartoon:</i> Perfect fit for wimpy Wallabies

Four All Blacks in Tri-Nations XV

The All Blacks did some much-needed face-saving against the Wallabies but how many forced their way into nzherald.co.nz's Tri-Nations XV?

All Blacks: Rokocoko gets final say

A defiant Joe Rokocoko has no problem singing the praises of two backline colleagues clambering for his regular berth on the All Blacks wing.

All Blacks: Boks are best but we're getting there - Henry

Coach Graham Henry is already talking up the All Blacks' shot at rugby redemption against the Springboks next year.

Rugby: All Blacks turn things around

The world may well seem a better place this morning for the All Blacks and their coaching trio in particular.

All Blacks: Tests, coach(es) face knife

All Blacks: Relentless defence crushes woeful Wallabies

Defence the highlight as All Blacks pound Wallabies into submission.

All Blacks: Questions surround Tialata, Eaton

<i>Richard Loe</i>: Coaches earn a stay of execution

The knives and pens were poised but they had to be stayed after a good performance against the Wallabies.

<i>Paul Lewis</i>: Time to flush away Hansen

It's time for the All Blacks to flush the dunny and get rid of forwards coach Steve Hansen, writes Paul Lewis.

<i>Sean Fitzpatrick</i>: Lineout just one issue to be sorted

All Blacks: Knives poised for All Blacks