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Between December 2, 2008 and December 2, 2009

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
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' 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
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 2 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
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
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
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
Upset Over an Upset, Ricky Stuart? Don't Be

I am a writer that doesn't follow the rugby league as much as I do the rugby union. I chat frequently with people in my circles, and teams like the Sydney Roosters or Manly Sea Eagles have been left out of the conversation...

Written by Jo-Ryan Salazar about 11 months ago 167 reads 7 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 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 48 reads 4 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 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
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
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 279 reads 3 comments
Could Jonah Lomu Have Made It in the NFL?

"He is a freak, and the sooner he leaves rugby the better.” Those were the words of England captain Will Carling, after watching the 20 year old Jonah Lomu dismantle his England side, in the semi-final of the 1995 World Cup...

Written by Captain Fantabulous about 8 months ago 613 reads 3 comments
Countrymen Must Rise Above Dean's Verbal Attack

The Wallaby coach has re-affirmed his remarks that South Africa is not only the benchmark nation, but also that the most dangerous teams in the Super 14 hail from the republic...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 23 reads 3 comments
New Zealand Rugby Season Must Adjust to Difficult Times

So far, the New Zealand teams have only three wins in 10 games, while the flagship Australian and South African teams look potent...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 33 reads 2 comments
New Zealand Rugby and Their Foes' Love Hate Relationship

As the Southern Hemisphere season begins, New Zealand rugby fans are talking up their teams, while other fans like to point out to a possible fall from grace...

Written by James Mortimer about 10 months ago 85 reads 2 comments
South African Tour Preview: British Lions Look to Re-Affirm Status in 2009

Ian McGeechan—referred by some as the Alex Ferguson of rugby—will take the Lions back to basics on their upcoming tour of South Africa. It will be a restoration to the time-honoured ethos of the celebrated team...

Written by James Mortimer about 10 months ago 75 reads 2 comments
Can Declan Kidney Turn Ireland into a Major Power in the Six Nations?

The magician of Munster will see if he can work his magic on the Irish national team after weaving his sorcery on the Red Stags for so many years...

Written by James Mortimer about 11 months ago 55 reads 2 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
New Zealand Super 14: How Are They Looking?

The competitions finest performed nation (with 10 titles won by New Zealand since 1996) did not have it all their way early in the tournament...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 55 reads 1 comments
Is New Zealand Rugby Heading For a Poor Season?

At the end of 2007, New Zealand suffered arguably the single greatest player exodus that any country had ever suffered...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 30 reads 1 comments

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New Zealand Rugby Article Archive

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

Preview: South Africa V New Zealand

All Blacks' New Cycle Could Lead to 2011 Success

Midfield Battle Could Decide Tri Nations

Tri Nations Analysis So Far: New Zealand

The All Blacks: Rugby's Ninjas Will be Back

Managing the All Blacks' Embarrassment of Riches

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - Who is number 1?

Upset Over an Upset, Ricky Stuart? Don't Be

All Blacks Set Sights on Greater Glory

All Black Fundamentals Exist, Just Need Polishing

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

All Blacks must heed lessons of past defeats

All Blacks Register the Dreaded Century

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

All Blacks: What's in a Jersey?

Could Jonah Lomu Have Made It in the NFL?

Countrymen Must Rise Above Dean's Verbal Attack

New Zealand Rugby Season Must Adjust to Difficult Times

New Zealand Rugby and Their Foes' Love Hate Relationship

South African Tour Preview: British Lions Look to Re-Affirm Status in 2009

Can Declan Kidney Turn Ireland into a Major Power in the Six Nations?

All Blacks' Conundrum at 10 Could Be a Blessing

New Zealand Super 14: How Are They Looking?

Is New Zealand Rugby Heading For a Poor Season?

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