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/ 26 April 2019

What it’s like wearing the All-Black jersey

A new book delves into the secrets behind the mighty rugby team from a tiny country

By Peter Bills

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/ 23 June 2012

Ireland’s hopes of first ever NZ victory dashed by 60-0 loss

The All Blacks bounced back from a disappointing second Test to punish Ireland 60-0 in a nine-try blitz for a clean-sweep of the series.

By Sapa

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/ 26 April 2012

McCaw on the bench for Super 15 clash

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw might play his first match since the Rugby World Cup after being included on the bench for Canterbury’s Super 15.

By Steve McMorran

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/ 29 December 2011

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.

By Steve McMorran

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/ 6 December 2011

McCaw lifts lid on ‘filthy’ World Cup final

New Zealand’s rugby skipper Richie McCaw has lifted the lid on the World Cup final, breaking his silence over an alleged eye-gouging incident.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 21 October 2011

All Blacks vs Les Bleus: Bruising Encounters III

The All Blacks have suffered spectacular losses against the unpredictable Les Bleus, so Sunday’s final is a tough call.

By Andy Capostagno

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/ 18 October 2011

All Blacks rival class of ’87, says former Aussie skipper

Nick Farr-Jones believes the All Black team that will play France in the Rugby World Cup final compares favourably with the side that won in 1987.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 13 October 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 12 October 2011

Pocock ready to steal limelight from McCaw

Wallaby David Pocock says the battle against Richie McCaw and the All Black backrow could be the dealbreaker in the weekend’s World Cup semifinal.

By Nick Mulvenney

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/ 7 September 2011

I’m not here to make friends, says Australia’s Cooper

The role of public enemy number one amongst All Blacks fans sits well with Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper, who says he’s at the World Cup to win.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 20 August 2011

Steyn kicks Springboks to win over All Blacks

Flyhalf Morne Steyn contributed all of his team’s points as South Africa beat New Zealand 18-5 in their Tri-Nations match in Port Elizabeth.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 6 June 2011

McCaw’s injury puts Crusaders play-off bid in danger

The Crusaders could be without skipper Richie McCaw for the rest of their Super Rugby campaign after his troublesome foot injury flared up again.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 26 May 2011

Reds and Crusaders clash in key Super Rugby match

Queensland Reds will have faced a major test of their Super Rugby title credentials with a showdown against seven-time champions Canterbury Crusaders.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 12 May 2011

Blues, Reds showdown as Carter returns

The Blues face the Reds in a top-two Super Rugby showdown this weekend, while Daniel Carter returns to boost the Crusaders title challenge.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 14 April 2011

McCaw returns as Crusaders ramp up pressure

The pace-setting Crusaders will be boosted on Friday by the first Super Rugby appearance of the year by captain Richie McCaw.

By Chris Foley

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/ 30 March 2011

London trip fails to fill Crusaders’ coffers

While the Crusaders’ match at Twickenham on Sunday was an on-field success, the New Zealand club says it was not the financial lifeline it hoped for.

By Neil Sands

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/ 8 February 2011

McCaw out for six weeks with foot fracture

All Blacks and Crusaders captain Richie McCaw will miss the first month of the Super 15 rugby season after fracturing a bone in his foot.

By Greg Stutchbury

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/ 2 December 2010

McCaw top of the rugby world

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been named International Rugby Board player of the year for 2010.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 25 November 2010

Mourning All Blacks make five changes for Wales

New Zealand made five changes to its starting side for the game against Wales, where they will pay tribute to the victims of the Pike River mine.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 26 February 2010

Crusaders crush Sharks in second-half blitz

The Crusaders got their Super 14 campaign back on track on Friday after steamrolling the Sharks in the second half to win 35-6.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 4 December 2009

McCaw ready for final Barbarian effort

Richie McCaw is all set to put his body on the line one last time in 2009 when he leads New Zealand against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

By Julian Guyer

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/ 26 November 2009

Fatigue on ice, McCaw warns ahead of France clash

Any feelings of fatigue after a long season are on hold, Richie McCaw has warned ahead of the All Blacks’ clash against France on Saturday.

By Luke Phillips

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/ 3 December 2008

McCaw thrilled to play alongside Smit, Habana

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is relishing the prospect of playing alongside John Smit and Bryan Habana in his Barbarians debut on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 16 August 2008

Boks outplayed by the All Blacks

New Zealand on Saturday probably put paid to South Africa’s chances of winning the Tri-Nations when they beat them 19-0 at a packed Newlands Stadium.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 13 August 2008

Out for revenge? Not us, say All Blacks

The All Blacks will be relying heavily on motivation to fuel their performance against the Springboks in Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test at Newlands.

By Herman Gibbs

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/ 2 August 2008

Under-pressure All Blacks beat Australia

Prop Tony Woodcock scored two tries as an invigorated New Zealand beat Australia 39-10 in a Tri-Nations rugby Test on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 29 July 2008

McCaw returns to lift deflated All Blacks

Inspirational captain Richie McCaw returns from injury to boost a revamped All Blacks side in Saturday’s rugby rematch against Australia.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 3 June 2008

All Blacks name revamped side for Ireland Test

New Zealand named a revamped side on Tuesday for their opening rugby Test of the season against Ireland, selecting only six of the team who lost last year’s World Cup quarterfinal to France. Winger Anthony Tuitavake is the only new cap in the starting line-up, with three more new faces on the reserves bench.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 31 May 2008

Crusaders capture Super 14 title

The Canterbury Crusaders won the Super 14 title on Saturday with a 20-12 victory over the New South Wales Waratahs in Christchurch, New Zealand. Trailing by a point at half-time, the Crusaders stormed home on the boot of All Black flyhalf Dan Carter, who kicked four penalties and a drop goal for a personal tally of 15 points.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 25 May 2008

Deans, McKenzie set for swansong

The Canterbury Crusaders and New South Wales Waratahs won their way to rugby’s Super 14 final, creating an emotional showdown for retiring coaches Robbie Deans and Ewen McKenzie. Deans guided the Crusaders to a 33-22 win on Saturday over the Wellington Hurricanes, their 10th final in 13 years of Super tournament rugby — and Deans can now bow out with his fifth and their seventh championship title.

By Steve McMorran

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/ 24 May 2008

Crusaders book place in the final

Fullback Leon MacDonald scored two tries as the Canterbury Crusaders booked a place in the Super 14 rugby final for the 10th time with a 33-22 win over the Wellington Hurricanes on Saturday. MacDonald’s tries either side of halftime rewarded massive advantages of territory and possession and kept the Crusaders on target for their seventh championship title.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 17 May 2008

Highlanders beat semifinal-bound Crusaders

The Otago Highlanders gave hope to prospective play-off opponents of the Canterbury Crusaders when they beat the league leaders 26-14 in Super 14 rugby on Saturday. The 12th-place Highlanders scored three tries to one in a late-season upset to finish a mediocre year on a high note.

By Staff Reporter