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Between December 7, 2008 and December 7, 2009

Managing the All Blacks' Embarrassment of Riches

As the countdown begins to 2011, how will Graham Henry manage the startling return to form from key players, the performance of the new blood, the declining status of veterans and stalwarts, ...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 98 reads 8 comments
All Black Fundamentals Exist, Just Need Polishing

There is no way in glossing up the ignominious fact that this New Zealand team is potentially one loss away from recording one of the worst test years on record...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 40 reads 4 comments
All Blacks: Is the Number 12 the New Unlucky 13?

In the modern era, some believe that centre has been a problem position for New Zealand. But with the All Blacks' style of play shifting, it seems that second five eighth may be their new quandary...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 49 reads 4 comments
All Blacks Register the Dreaded Century

New Zealand’s test defeat at the hands of South Africa in Waikato Stadium, their first international loss in Hamilton, is also the official 100th test defeat suffered by the All Blacks...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 94 reads 3 comments
Midfield Battle Could Decide Tri Nations

The All Blacks will field their fourth midfield combination of the year against the Springboks in Hamilton this weekend, and will be tested by one of the best centre pairings in the game...

Written by James Mortimer about 3 months ago 104 reads 10 comments
Tri Nations Analysis So Far: New Zealand

The last word that comes to mind when describing the 2009 All Blacks is vintage, but they possess a fighting quality that has ensured they may still defend their Tri Nations title...

Written by James Mortimer about 3 months ago 138 reads 9 comments
All Blacks Play First Pure Playing Axis in Nearly Two Years

The return of Luke McAlister to the All Blacks starting number 12 position sees a change that will be closely monitored...

Written by James Mortimer about 3 months ago 59 reads 0 comments
All Blacks' New Cycle Could Lead to 2011 Success

Graham Henry took control of an All Black team after the 2003 World Cup that had lost to the Wallabies despite both John Mitchell and Robbie Deans implementing what had been quite possibly ...

Written by James Mortimer about 3 months ago 85 reads 11 comments
The All Blacks: Rugby's Ninjas Will be Back

The rugby world has been rocked by a most recent turn of events that screams of realism, the art of carrying a bigger stick than the other guy...

Written by Adam Wakefield about 4 months ago 54 reads 9 comments
What's the Difference Between the All Blacks of 2005 and 2009?

On the 27th November 2004, Graham Henry would take his first year All Blacks team to the Stade de France in Paris, and would begin a remarkable period of dominance with a 45-6 win over Les Bleus...

Written by James Mortimer about 4 months ago 68 reads 3 comments
Springboks Kicking Game Leaves All Blacks at a Loss

The All Blacks succumbed to a heavy loss in Durban at the weekend and were made to look bereft of ideas and short on confidence by the imposing Springbok power game allied to a formidable kicking artillery...

Written by Ben Mercer about 4 months ago 10 reads 0 comments
Preview: South Africa V New Zealand

Not for the first time this season, the All Blacks enter a test match under pressure. They face a World Champion Springbok team that has local media and fans gushing rapture over a Bokke that appears to be destined for greatness...

Written by James Mortimer about 4 months ago 164 reads 13 comments
All Blacks Set Sights on Greater Glory

Among the forlorn figures in black who traipsed from the field in Bloemfontein on Saturday was captain Richie McCaw. Head bowed, with one hand raised it is hardly a demeanor associated with ...

Written by Cillian O Conchuir about 4 months ago 42 reads 5 comments
All Blacks must heed lessons of past defeats

And again the inquisitions begin! As Graham Henry suffered just his tenth defeat as coach of New Zealand, the team that had just defied their critics again will have the hounds baying at their door...

Written by James Mortimer about 4 months ago 70 reads 4 comments
All Blacks Vs. Springboks

Just a few minutes from now, one of the biggest matches of the year will kick off between the World Number 1, the All Blacks, and the current Rugby World Cup holders, South Africa...

Written by Warpath about 4 months ago 51 reads 0 comments
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - Who is number 1?

Rugby's greatest rivals, the Springboks and the All Blacks, are set for a titanic showdown in Bloemfontein At stake are vital IRB ratings points to see who deserves the No. 1 spot in World Rugby, as well as the small matter of Tri-Nations points...

Written by Sanjay Deva about 4 months ago 168 reads 8 comments
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Will See Peter de Villiers Struggling to Survive

Rugby's greatest rivals, the Springboks and the All Blacks are set for a titanic showdown in Bloemfontein. The Tri-nations moves from Eden Park, to the City of Roses, Bloemfontein, as the Springboks look to finally bloom under Peter de Villiers...

Written by Sanjay Deva about 4 months ago 123 reads 24 comments
All Blacks: What's in a Jersey?

Something has rattled my brain about why the All Blacks have had such strife every World Cup. My interest was peeked when Adidas announced that the AB's would return to their traditional white away strip...

Written by Matt Manley about 4 months ago 281 reads 3 comments
All Blacks' Conundrum at 10 Could Be a Blessing

Coach Graham Henry has delayed the naming of his test side as both Luke McAlister and Stephen Donald have run freely at training today...

Written by James Mortimer about 4 months ago 98 reads 1 comments
All Blacks' Close Results Could Be Blessings in Disguise

As Italy marches onto Christchurch, a New Zealand team that is under a surprising amount of pressure, it will look for their final hit out...

Written by James Mortimer about 5 months ago 56 reads 0 comments
All Blacks Defeat France 14-10

Perhaps it is the sight of black garbed men opposite them, but if Les Bleus committed these sorts of performances every test match, they would be a mighty world power. But, it is the lack of consistency that is the marque de fabrique of the Tri colours.

Written by James Mortimer about 5 months ago 38 reads 0 comments
All Blacks Suffer From Harshest Expectations

The All Blacks have the cliché, “you’re only as good as your last game” applied to them more than any team in world rugby, which puts into perspective the pressure that the players and coaching staff face...

Written by James Mortimer about 5 months ago 79 reads 0 comments
Fragile All Blacks Should Still Be too Strong for France

The first clash of 2009 for the All Blacks, with the Dave Gallaher Cup on the line, begins in Dunedin, a ground where New Zealand and France have never before met...

Written by James Mortimer about 5 months ago 100 reads 0 comments
New Look All Blacks to Take the Field

Graham Henry has named his first test team of 2009, and for the second consecutive year it is a radically changed squad which many say has an air of vulnerability about it...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 months ago 44 reads 0 comments
The Scrum Doctor Resigns to Keep Working Magic With All Blacks

The renowned “scrum doctor” Mike Cron has re-signed with the NZRU, and he will continue to work with the All Black’s and New Zealand teams to ensure continued success in their set piece...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 months ago 83 reads 0 comments

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New Zealand Rugby Article Archive

Managing the All Blacks' Embarrassment of Riches

All Black Fundamentals Exist, Just Need Polishing

All Blacks: Is the Number 12 the New Unlucky 13?

All Blacks Register the Dreaded Century

Midfield Battle Could Decide Tri Nations

Tri Nations Analysis So Far: New Zealand

All Blacks Play First Pure Playing Axis in Nearly Two Years

All Blacks' New Cycle Could Lead to 2011 Success

The All Blacks: Rugby's Ninjas Will be Back

What's the Difference Between the All Blacks of 2005 and 2009?

Springboks Kicking Game Leaves All Blacks at a Loss

Preview: South Africa V New Zealand

All Blacks Set Sights on Greater Glory

All Blacks must heed lessons of past defeats

All Blacks Vs. Springboks

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - Who is number 1?

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Will See Peter de Villiers Struggling to Survive

All Blacks: What's in a Jersey?

All Blacks' Conundrum at 10 Could Be a Blessing

All Blacks' Close Results Could Be Blessings in Disguise

All Blacks Defeat France 14-10

All Blacks Suffer From Harshest Expectations

Fragile All Blacks Should Still Be too Strong for France

New Look All Blacks to Take the Field

The Scrum Doctor Resigns to Keep Working Magic With All Blacks

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