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Between December 6, 2008 and December 6, 2009

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 632 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 281 reads 3 comments
Anticipation as the 2009 Super 14 Pre-Season Preparation Continues

The season has officially begun with the first result of 2009 being a Chiefs' 21-17 victory over the Blues in Pukekohe—with plenty of preseason matches scheduled over the next three weeks...

Written by James Mortimer about 10 months ago 222 reads 1 comments
I Catch Up With All Blacks Centre Ma'a Nonu

In 2005 Graham Henry called Ma’a Nonu a “little Tana”, a statement that could have been intended for a variety of reasons...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 months ago 186 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
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
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
New Zealand Rugby: What to Expect in 2009

It is likely that we shall see the world number one ranked rugby nation continue where they left off in 2008, but what more to achieve? Super 14 With 10 wins from thirteen Super Rugby tournaments, statistically New Zealand teams are compelling...

Written by James Mortimer about 10 months ago 158 reads 0 comments
Tana, Toulon, and the Expectation of Rugby Success

With Toulon struggling to be remotely competitive in the Top 14, the premier division of French rugby, it is likely that the former All Black captain Tana Umaga will fall on his sword...

Written by James Mortimer about 10 months ago 150 reads 1 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
USA Rugby Sevens: Rugby+San Diego= Party

The USA Rugby Sevens, held every year in San Diego, is an annual must for anyone who believes that if the whole world got together and just partied, a rugby tournament would break out...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 136 reads 0 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
Midway Prediction for Super 14 Semi-Finalists

We are now halfway through the 2009 Super 14 and it is time to start thinking about who the contenders for the top four are...

Written by Jeff Cheshire about 8 months ago 114 reads 0 comments
Major Upsets in the 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup!

This World cup will go down in history as the best ever because in a few hours, the four teams that will meet in the semi-finals didn't even stand a chance of making it past the Quarter finals, but they did...

Written by Warpath about 9 months ago 113 reads 1 comments
2008 Rugby Union Awards

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the best and worst moments of a sound year of rugby. Not quite a great year, but an enthralling one nonetheless - where we saw seven of the top eight nations operate under new coaching regimes...

Written by James Mortimer about 11 months ago 113 reads 1 comments
All Blacks Have History on Their Side

Coach Graham Henry has named his first squad of the year, notable more for the omissions rather than the squad itself. Well over 200 test caps are absent, and a swathe of players considered—on their best form—among World XV class players...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 months ago 108 reads 0 comments
Super 14: Hurricanes V Cheetahs

Venue: Yarrow’s Stadium, New PlymouthKick-off: 2.30pm (local), 12.30pm (AEDT) Head to Head: Played 3: Hurricanes 2, Cheetahs 1 Last Year: Hurricanes 38—Cheetahs 15 at Vodacom Park, ...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 105 reads 0 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Super 15 New Team: What About New Zealand?

With the impasse between SANZAR continuing, New Zealand appears to be somewhat of a silent partner. Should they be making their own demands beyond scheduling? ARU boss John O’Neill ...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 months ago 84 reads 0 comments

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New Zealand Rugby Article Archive

Could Jonah Lomu Have Made It in the NFL?

All Blacks: What's in a Jersey?

Anticipation as the 2009 Super 14 Pre-Season Preparation Continues

I Catch Up With All Blacks Centre Ma'a Nonu

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - Who is number 1?

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

Preview: South Africa V New Zealand

New Zealand Rugby: What to Expect in 2009

Tana, Toulon, and the Expectation of Rugby Success

Tri Nations Analysis So Far: New Zealand

USA Rugby Sevens: Rugby+San Diego= Party

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

Midway Prediction for Super 14 Semi-Finalists

Major Upsets in the 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup!

2008 Rugby Union Awards

All Blacks Have History on Their Side

Super 14: Hurricanes V Cheetahs

Midfield Battle Could Decide Tri Nations

Fragile All Blacks Should Still Be too Strong for France

Managing the All Blacks' Embarrassment of Riches

All Blacks' Conundrum at 10 Could Be a Blessing

All Blacks Register the Dreaded Century

All Blacks' New Cycle Could Lead to 2011 Success

New Zealand Rugby and Their Foes' Love Hate Relationship

Super 15 New Team: What About New Zealand?

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