RugbyRugby: Cowan 'provoked' BothaSpringboks coach Peter de Villiers has come to the defence of suspended lock Bakkies Botha.12 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Mathewson, Guildford called in as coverHalfback Alby Mathewson and wing Zac Guildford have been called into the All Blacks.12 Jul 12:47 AM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Botha should be heading off for a yearBotha should have got a year for what he did to Jimmy Cowan at Eden Park, also taking into account his history of thuggery. 11 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: ABs to juggle backline injury woesIt was a great test performance, but Saturday's win over the Springboks came at a high cost.11 Jul 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Winning in Cup warm upThe All Blacks need to treat Tri-Nations II against the Boks this week as a template for next year's World Cup.11 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Reid outshines more-fancied oppositeKieran Read probably played his finest test as an All Black on Saturday night. 11 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksHenry not surprised at Botha's nine-week banAll Blacks coach Graham Henry says Bakkies Botha was lucky not to get a harsher sentence.11 Jul 01:43 AM
All BlacksRugby: Botha suspended for headbuttSouth African lock Bakkies Botha has been suspended for nine weeks after headbutting Jimmy Cowan last night.11 Jul 12:30 AM
SportFans celebrate All Blacks' winWere you at the game on Saturday? Here's a selection of photos of the fans from the All Blacks v Springboks match10 Jul 06:14 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Revenge sweet so bring on next testThe All Blacks had been waiting 12 months for this match. They wanted revenge, and they got it last night.10 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Boks fold under NZ onslaughtAs a statement of intent, the All Blacks could not have been more emphatic last night.10 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Richard Loe</i>: Boks pay the price for over-confidenceIt was a day where everything went right for the All Blacks, but writing the Boks off would be a mistake.10 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Mike Greenaway</i>: In-form Boks hungry to keep winning ball rollingWinning at the home of New Zealand rugby is a challenge the Springboks will heartily embrace, writes <b>Mike Greenaway.08 Jul 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Inga Tuigamala:</i> Heavyweight battle of loosies holds the keyFormer All Black <i>Inga Tuigamala</i> says a good dose of Auckland's traditionally mixed weather would be ideal for tomorrow night's Test.08 Jul 09:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Footy to get blood pumpingEden Park is set to witness a great spectacle tomorrow night, says Herald rugby writer <b>Wynne Gray</b>.08 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: De Villiers adds more to quotes fileAre the public utterances of Springboks coach Peter de Villiers those of a madcap genius, or just madcap?08 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: New Bok face in openside arms raceSpringbok flanker Francois Louw plays to different rules, writes <b>Chris Rattue</b>.08 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Can Boks end curse of Eden Park?Believe it or not: since 1937 no Springbok side has beaten the All Blacks in Auckland.08 Jul 04:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: ABs ready for vuvuzela-free Soccer CityThe All Blacks will grace the soccer World Cup final venue next month but won't have to battle the din of the dreaded vuvuzela.08 Jul 03:49 AM
All BlacksRugby: McCaw eager to get stuck inAll Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is eager to get stuck in when this year's Tri-Nations rugby tournament starts. 07 Jul 04:21 AM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Henry must find Boks' Achilles heel - and fastGet them while they are not too hot. That's the best advice for the All Blacks, when they take on the world champion Springboks.06 Jul 09:30 PM