Wales v New Zealand
New Zealand play Six Nations champions Wales here on Saturday
seeking a 20th consecutive victory over the home side.
'Scratchy' Carter set for a kick start
All Blacks sharpshooter Dan Carter is backing himself to break out
of a rare goalkicking slump – hopefully in time for Sunday's
test against Wales here.
All Blacks prepare for in-your-face approach from Wales
Wayne Smith has been on the telephone to New Zealand coaches Ian
Foster and Shane Howarth seeking advice over Warren Gatland's
trademark rush defence which will be a key to Wales' chances
against the All Blacks.
Three weeks for Quinlan
Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan was suspended for three weeks on
Wednesday for stamping on New Zealand No.8 Rodney So'oialo last
weekend.
All Blacks side named for Wales clash
New Zealand coach Graham Henry stuck with the bulk of the side that
beat Ireland last weekend when he named his side to play Wales at
the Millennium Stadium here Saturday.
Munster men within minutes of repeating history
Bedlam - 80 minutes of absolutely glorious, manic, deafening
bedlam. Thomond Park was that and more on Tuesday with the return
of the All Blacks after a 30-year absence.
Next stop for Bledisloe is Colorado
The NZRU is close to finalising a match against the Wallabies next
year at Mile High Stadium in Colorado.
Rokocoko saves All Blacks from Munster mash
Munster invoked the famous spirit of the their 1978 predecessors
but ultimately it wasn't quite enough as the All Blacks came back
to snatch a nerve-wracking and precious 18-16 victory in Limerick
today.
Quinlan and Woodcock cited
Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan and New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock were both facing disciplinary action and possible bans after being cited on Monday.
Bono on hand as ABs rock Limerick
Legendary U2 front man Bono will be amongst a group of A-list Irish celebrities who will watch the All Blacks play Munster here on Wednesday (NZ time).
NZRU digs in to keep 'hot' Hansen and Smith
New Zealand rugby boss Steve Tew admits the All Blacks coaches are "hot property". But he is not panicking over reports All Blacks forwards coach Steve Hansen will join Wayne Smith in defecting to Ospreys.
Hansen calls for two referees in tests
All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen called for two referees to be tried in test rugby, believing the speed that the game is now played at has got too quick for one whistleman to handle it.
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