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Rugby: Noakes' fears eased by new coaching regime
Last year Chris Noakes questioned his future with the Blues, the new franchise he had signed with while at the Highlanders…
Rugby: Fleet footed Chief to tackle his one deficiency
First, the bad news. There are whispers that Tim Nanai-Williams' chances of making the All Blacks this year aren't great…
Fantasy Rugby: Everyone gets a bargain
In a post-GFC world most of us are working to a budget. If you're using the same philosophy for your Fantasy team you might…
ABs to open at Wembley
The Rugby World Cup draw was announced tonight at a function in Twickenham, London, with the All Blacks to play their Pool…
Rugby: May looms as defining for Hurricanes
The month of May is make or break time in Hurricanes' country. With four unforgiving games and a bye mixed in between…
Dagg decision not that difficult
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has said the decision to drop All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg was not a difficult one.
Super 15 power rankings - Week 11
Herald on Sunday rugby editor Gregor Paul ranks the Super 15 teams where we have a new leader for the second straight week. This…
Rugby
Rugby: Deans plans for 2015 World Cup
Knowing the stakes are about to rise, Robbie Deans has reaffirmed his desire to coach Australia at the…
Kahui's career in doubt after injury
Richard Kahui's career hangs in the balance after yet another shoulder injury, which has left him "incredibly disappointed…
Rugby: Ranger key to beating Stormers' hot defence
From hospital bed to left wing, Rene Ranger has a key role to play for the Blues against a Stormers team which will be looking…
Rugby: Gatland's squad on guard against Oz mind games
Lions coach Warren Gatland says his tour squad will be ready for any psychological warfare that comes their way in Australia…
Rugby: Wilkinson says thanks but Toulon comes first
Lions coach Warren Gatland would have selected three first five-eighths for the tour of Australia if…
Rugby: Elated Warburton picked to lead campaign Downunder
The call to Sam Warburton was made 10 days ago. He was in his mother's kitchen. He saw Lions coach Warren Gatland's name…
Rugby: Injuries prompt more changes at Chiefs
Waikato No8 Matt Vant Leven has been handed the challenge of marking in-form Rebels counterpart Scott Higginbotham for the…
Rugby: Boric gets all-clear for Blues
Anthony Boric has been given the all-clear to resume playing after another neck injury and has been named on the Blues reserves…
Rugby: Deans expecting torrid Lions series
Robbie Deans says the Wallabies must brace themselves for a "brutal and relentless'' Test series against the British and…
Rugby: Lions chief issues Twitter warning
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British and Irish tour manager Andy Irvine said today that there will be a social media protocol in…
Great All Black moments
Great All Black Moments
In part two of a five-part World Cup series, the Herald looks at dozens of the great All Black moments that have been…
Wynne Gray on sport
Wynne Gray: Piutau performance hard to ignore
In the last few rounds of Super 15, Blues fullback Charles Piutau has been subdued, compared to his normal high-action…
Rugby Championship
Wynne Gray: Europe tour chance for rising talent
Just over a week from now, the All Blacks squad to tour Europe will be announced. The NZRU has agreed 32 players should…
Rugby Sevens
Rugby: Forbes out of sevens finale
DJ Forbes will miss the final two legs of the Sevens World Series in Glasgow and London because of injury, with Tim Mikkelson…
20 All Black Greats
Herald readers rank greatest All Blacks
Last Monday the Herald released their list of the 20 great All Blacks of modern times.
Gregor Paul on rugby
Gregor Paul: Is this it for Kahui's career?
If there is a God - he hasn't heard of Richard Kahui, or maybe he has and has taken a rather spiteful view of the Chiefs…
All Blacks
Ask Kamo: Chiefs minus SBW still look like a top unit
Former All Black Ian Jones answers your Super 15 questions.
Super 15
Rugby: Crusaders should be demanding better - Dagg
Some of the Crusaders players aren't doing their jobs, says fullback Israel Dagg, who has not omitted himself from criticism. Dagg…
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ITM Cup
Axed Hika an unhappy hooker
Magpies and All Black hooker Hika Elliot last night admitted to being "pretty gutted" about not being offered a 2013 ITM…
Blues Rugby Team
Rugby: Self-belief will seal Blues win
The tangible return for the Blues in Brisbane was one competition point. The intangible may be the belief they need to dig…
Chiefs Rugby Team
Retallick building nicely for Chiefs
After Brodie Retallick's stunning first Super Rugby season which resulted in an All Blacks call-up, second time around was…
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