NZ enjoy the limelight after 24 years of struggle

After 24 years of stumbles, disappointments and plain old chokes, New Zealand finally lived up to its billing as world rugby's premier side in 2011.

Hansen appointed new All Blacks coach

The New Zealand Rugby Union have appointed Steve Hansen as the new coach of the world champion All Blacks, replacing Graham Henry.

Rugby ban for Guildford over drunk antics

The All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders' Zac Guildford has been banned from the first Super 15 game next year after a drunken spree in November.

All Black Guildford apologises for naked drinking binge

Zac Guildford has apologised for a drunken binge that ended with him staggering naked and bleeding into a bar, and then assaulting two people.

That's all, folks, says All Blacks coach Graham Henry

Graham Henry has quit as coach of the All Blacks after their World Cup win, ending one of the most successful rugby coaching careers of all time.

Skipper McCaw will play through the pain, say All Blacks

Concerns over All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw's injury have been allayed by news that he will be playing in the World Cup semifinal against Australia.

All Blacks overcome Pumas to reach semis

New Zealand eased into the World Cup semi-finals with a sometimes nervous but ultimately comfortable 33-10 victory over a dogged Argentina.

Boks favourites against Wallabies

Despite the loss of Frans Steyn, South Africa have emerged as the favourites to win on Sunday, after Australia's dreadful display against Ireland.

French doing things by halves

Selection of the scrumhalf Morgan Parra at outside-half against the All Blacks may help France secure an easier route to the final.

Injured Carter out of All Blacks' clash with Japan

All Blacks' fly-half Dan Carter has pulled out of the side to play Japan in their World Cup clash on Friday after failing to overcome a sore back.

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