Samoa sink All Blacks in George

Samoa survived a late New Zealand surge to triumph 24-22 on Friday after the first major clash in the South Africa leg of the IRB Sevens World Series.

All Blacks lead the southern way as Boks bungle

New Zealand arrived in Europe having been stripped of their Tri-Nations crown by world champions South Africa.

All Blacks aim to end losing streak against France

France coach Marc Lievremont says beating New Zealand in Saturday's rugby Test would prove that France is close to matching the world's top sides.

Wales want to make history against All Blacks

Wales have been urged by assistant coaches Rob Howley and Robin McBryde to go out and "make history" with a victory over New Zealand on Saturday. Wal

Henry names strong line-up for Tokyo Bledisloe clash

All Black coach Graham Henry expects the Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia to be full-blooded and has named a strong lineup for the match.

All Blacks get technical

Lineouts have become so complex that the All Blacks have resorted to technology to measure the actions of their opponents.

All Blacks, Wallabies in dance of the desperates

With the Tri-Nations title beyond reach, Saturday's match between the All Blacks and Wallabies has become a battle to avoid the wooden spoon.

Five changes for the All Blacks

The All Blacks have made five changes to their team to play Australia in their attempt to avoid the Tri-Nations wooden spoon on Saturday.

All Blacks question strength of Bok scrum

The Springboks slipped quietly into New Zealand on Thursday, leaving their hosts to do the trash-talking this time.

Bok coach takes aim at referees

South Africa are being unfairly targeted by referees because of their status as the world's best team, according to Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

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