News Archive
Breakdown key area for All Blacks
July 23, 2011 - 7:59am
Rarely can it be argued that the breakdown and physical contest at the ruck is the game's most pivotal battle, and the All Blacks have unanimously agreed they need to step it up. more ...
Newest All Black Hoeata happy with debut
July 23, 2011 - 7:54am
A knee strain which forced Jarrad Hoeata from the field in his debut test could not wipe the smile from the Taranaki lock’s face after helping the All Blacks to a 60-14 defeat of Fiji in Dunedin last night. more ...
All Blacks coaches say Slade took his opportunity
July 23, 2011 - 7:49am
Colin Slade got a ringing endorsement from All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith after the first five-eighth scored 19 points in his first start in a rugby test. more ...
Patchy All Blacks still too strong
July 22, 2011 - 9:42pm
The All Blacks were made to work hard for their 60-14 victory against Fiji in Carisbrook's final hurrah in front of 15,000 fans in Dunedin. more ...
McCabe looking forward to reunion
July 22, 2011 - 1:38pm
Rookie Wallabies second five-eighths Pat McCabe says he can't wait to resume his combination with former Australian schoolboys team-mates Will Genia and Quade Cooper in the Test arena. more ...
Preview: All Blacks versus Fiji
July 22, 2011 - 1:28pm
We preview the first All Blacks test of 2011, the 'Clash for Canterbury' test, kicking off at 19.35 (NZT) at Carisbrook Stadium, Dunedin, the last international fixture at the famous 'House of Pain'. more ...
All Blacks Season Opener Set to be a Special Night
July 21, 2011 - 8:13am
The special nature of the All Blacks v Fiji Test for Canterbury is being acknowledged with some extra highlights both on and off the field. more ...
Second spot in rankings at stake in Tri Nations opener
July 21, 2011 - 7:17am
With only seven weeks until Rugby World Cup 2011 kicks off in New Zealand, the annual battle of the southern giants in the Tri Nations throws a conundrum to Graham Henry, Robbie Deans and Peter de Villiers in can you win both or should you sacrifice one in the quest for the Webb Ellis Cup? more ...
Samoa: "Time to fulfill our potential"
July 20, 2011 - 7:01pm
The rugby establishment was shaken to its roots last weekend when Australia, ranked second in the world behind New Zealand, lost to 10th ranked Samoa in Sydney.
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Rugby Ready online resource relaunches
July 20, 2011 - 6:54pm
Player welfare best practice promotion is the philosophy behind enhancements to the International Rugby Board’s popular Rugby Ready online resource, which has been relaunched today.
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Flying Fijians named to play All Blacks for Canterbury Test
July 20, 2011 - 7:31am
The Flying Fijian Coaches have named their team for the For Canterbury Test against the All Blacks at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Friday 22 July. more ...
All Blacks team to play Fiji named
July 20, 2011 - 7:30am
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team for the For Canterbury Test against Fiji at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Friday 22 July. more ...
Davies brings up century of JWC graduates
July 20, 2011 - 7:17am
Rod Davies became the 100th player to graduate from the IRB Junior World Championship to the Test arena in Australia's shock 32-23 loss to Samoa in Sydney on Sunday. more ...
Flying Fijians name squad for All Blacks Test
July 19, 2011 - 7:53am
The Fiji Rugby Union has today named a 24 member squad to travel to New Zealand on Wednesday for the one off Test against the All Blacks – the number one ranked side in the world. more ...
Samoa stay 10th in rankings despite shock win
July 18, 2011 - 7:26am
Samoa may be celebrating an historic first ever victory over Australia, but their loss to Tonga in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup means they remain 10th in the latest IRB World Rankings. more ...
Flying Fijians squad named for All Blacks Test
July 18, 2011 - 7:22am
The Fiji Rugby Union has today named a 24 member squad to travel to New Zealand on Wednesday for the one off Test against the All Blacks – the number one ranked side in the world. more ...
PNC: Judicial Hearing outcomes from Round 3 match Japan v Fiji
July 16, 2011 - 8:33am
Following the issue of two red cards and a citing by IRB appointed Citing
Commissioner three Judicial Hearings were held on the evening of 13
July 2011 at the Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji. more ...
Japan are crowned 2011 Pacific Nations Cup Champions
July 13, 2011 - 12:28pm
Japan created history on the final day of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup, winning the title for the first time by beating tournament hosts Fiji 24-13 in Lautoka. more ...
IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 Set for Thrilling Finale
July 13, 2011 - 6:32am
The final round of IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 matches will be played in Fijian city of Lautoka today with all four teams in with a shout of winning the coveted title. more ...
Fiji prepares for final Pacific Nations fling
July 12, 2011 - 6:18am
The IRB Pacific Nations Cup reaches its climax in the Fijian city of Lautoka on Wednesday with all four teams, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa and Japan, in contention to win the title. more ...