Posts Tagged "All Blacks"

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan admits he’s taken a few risks in naming a 26-man squad to travel to South Africa for Super Rugby matches against the Sharks and Cheetahs.

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The All Blacks selectors admit it’s a gamble but they will make changes to their in-form team for the final Test against France.

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Coach Steve Hansen took personal pride in a record-setting defensive display as the All Blacks whitewashed France 30-0 in the second Test at Christchurch to clinch the three-Test series.

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After a scratchy performance at Eden Park last weekend, the All Blacks will be out to step it up when they meet France in Christchurch this evening. We’ll have live scores from 5.35pm AEST.

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Here is the next chapter in my series of the British and Irish Lions teams since the Second World War. The first chapter tackled the era from 1950 to 1968, and this continues from 1971 to 1986.

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Questionable refereeing and underhand All Blacks tactics in the first Test have left France motivated to win round two of their scrummaging duel this weekend.

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The All Blacks will come up against a French side this weekend, who will be a unknown entity somewhat, in both form and function.

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Enough cake, it’s time for All Black Israel Dagg to apply a little icing.

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Julian Savea’s ongoing alleged assault case is clearly affecting his form for the All Blacks, according to coach Steve Hansen.

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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wasn’t even tempted to make changes to his team for the second Test against France in Christchurch, believing consistency is the only pathway to early-season improvement.

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Rugby fans are frothing at the mouth at present, feverishly selecting the Wallabies XV to face the Lions and raging indignation at the likely omission of their favourite player here or there.

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Talismanic All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said on Wednesday he was “feeling pretty good” after a self-imposed exile from rugby and planned to return to the game in three or four weeks.

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France’s solid defence and greater spark on attack have carried them to a convincing 38-15 victory over Super Rugby side the Blues in Auckland.

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The All Blacks will look to refine their game, rather than make any significant changes, as they prepare for the second Test against France in Christchurch.

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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen admits it was ugly at times but says the 23-13 first Test win over France has given the side a foundation for the rest of the series.

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The All Blacks play their first Test of 2013 when they meet France at Eden Park tonight. We’ll have live scores from 5.30pm AEST.

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The All Blacks are bracing for a rugged battle up front when they take on France in the first rugby Test in Auckland on Saturday night.

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Dan Carter is for New Zealand rugby supporters a once in a lifetime (and a long lifetime at that) player.

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Though never the home side, the British and Irish Lions take the field backed by a ‘sea of red’ fans. Football team nicknames and colours are familiar traditions, but their origins are often a chequered history.

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This weekend is a trip on the wild side if you’re a rugby fan. We have so many matches being played by squads of varying strengths and importance.

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