2008 is Henry's greatest triumph

Dec 2 12:06 pm

Graham Henry and his All Blacks are fully deserving of the praise being directed their way.While the disappointment of last year's World Cup campaign will never go away, especially in the minds of those involved, what Henry and his side have been able... Read more...

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Bad note struck by the Blues

Thu, November 27, 2008, 8:02 am EST

It must have been a quiet day in the Blues' office before it circulated a media release calling on their long-suffering fans to stay silent at key times during home games next season.The edict put out by the Blues, featuring comments from CEO Andy... Read more...

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World’s best misses out on IRB gong

Mon, November 24, 2008, 12:31 pm EST

The International Rugby Board's decision to hand Wales' Shane Williams its player of the year award is a sham.Good luck to Williams, I'm sure the silverware will look grand in his rugby denBut if Williams is out and out the best and most instrumental... Read more...

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Cashed up clubs take aim at coaching staff

Tue, November 18, 2008, 10:08 am EST

News that Graham Henry's two trusted lieutenants are the next targets of the off-shore talent drain from New Zealand rugby threatens to be an untimely blow to the All Blacks' planning towards the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Assistants Wayne Smith and Steve... Read more...

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Sanzar shows some teeth in refereeing call

Tue, November 11, 2008, 7:35 am EST

The much-criticised Sanzar sporting body has shown it does have a backbone with its decision to scrap its Super Rugby neutral refs rule.And on the strength of what was been dished up at times by refs in this year's Rebel Sport Super 14, it can only be a... Read more...

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Player power taking charge in the ABs

Tue, November 4, 2008, 10:19 am EST

Is anyone else getting frustrated at the seemingly increased say that senior All Blacks are having on the way things are run?First there was first-five Daniel Carter deciding he wasn't going to line-up for Canterbury in the knock-out phase of the Air... Read more...

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Axe finally had to get Lauaki

Tue, October 28, 2008, 8:58 am EST

The character of dumped All Black loose forward Sione Lauaki is set to be tested like never before.Lauaki was the biggest casualty when the All Black coaching trio confirmed their 35-strong season-ending touring team on Sunday.His form did not warrant... Read more...

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Gatland: The rugby coach who cried wolf

Thu, October 23, 2008, 3:22 pm EST

In many ways the majority of Warren Gatland's time coaching in Wales has been a rugby fairytale existence.Now he could be accused of being guilty of emulating the Aesop Fable's 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' fairytale over his threat to quit as Welsh... Read more...

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No shortage of worthy bolters

Mon, October 20, 2008, 11:01 am EST

The days are counting down until the All Black brains trust introduces new blood into the international arena.On Sunday morning All Black coach Graham Henry will confirm his 35-strong touring squad for the six-match season-ending tour, an assignment... Read more...

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Is it time to 'Bring Back Buck'?

Tue, October 14, 2008, 9:06 am EST

The drums continue to beat for rugby underachiever's North Harbour to do what Alex Wyllie refused to do, and 'Bring Back Buck'.Legendary former All Black captain Wayne 'Buck' Shelford is understood to be on the short-list for the vacant North Harbour... Read more...

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