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Rugby: McCaw eager to get stuck in
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is eager to get stuck in when this year's Tri-Nations rugby tournament starts.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Henry must find Boks' Achilles heel - and fast
Get them while they are not too hot. That's the best advice for the All Blacks, when they take on the world champion Springboks.

All Blacks: Henry sticks to the tried and true
All Black coach Henry named his first 22-man Tri-Nations team of the year that was light on imagination and heavy on experience.

Vuvuzelas sidelined for Eden Park test
Vuvuzelas will be confiscated at Eden Park this weekend, along with airhorns, musical instruments and whistles.

Rugby: Boks keep mum on team selections
The touring Springboks have delayed naming their side for this weekend's first Tri Nations test at Eden Park.

All Blacks: Boks coach kicks off war of words
The phoney war between the Springboks and the All Blacks has got off to a lively start.

Rugby: Once was hatred
Former All Black prop Billy Bush says he was targeted as a Maori – costing the All Blacks the 1976 series in South Africa.

Rugby: More Boks added to Barbarians side
Halfback Fourie du Preez and lock Bakkies Botha have been added to the Barbarians for their match against the All Blacks in December.

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: 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.

All Blacks: Win gives edge for next time
When the All Blacks play next in Tokyo, they will carry a psychological arsenal for their fourth duel with the Wallabies this season.