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latest news & developmentsRugby 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 Blacks’ Guildford to receive counselling
The New Zealand Rugby Union will give Zac Guildford external counselling to help him overcome his alcohol problem after a drunken rampage.
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.
Everyone is replaceable, IRB tells NZ
The International Rugby Board responded to a possible New Zealand withdrawal from the next World Cup by saying "everyone is replaceable".
‘Abstain for the All Blacks’ campaign gets a red card
New Zealand rugby fans have overwhelmingly rejected a campaign urging them to give up sex as a way of supporting the All Blacks during World Cup.
All Blacks reach deal with Maori on the haka
New Zealand’s All Blacks sealed an agreement with a Maori tribe on Thursday to ensure the team can continue to perform the <i>haka</i> before matches.
SA won’t be out of Super 14, says rugby chief
The New Zealand Rugby Union will not back a proposed replacement competition for the Super 14 rugby that excludes South Africa.
All Black hit man Collins quits NZ rugby
All Blacks enforcer Jerry Collins announced his retirement from New Zealand rugby Monday but said he had made no decision on joining the exodus of top players overseas. The…
All Blacks to stick with experience for UK Tests
All Black coach Graham Henry is planning to stick with experienced players for next month’s Tests against Ireland and England despite the defection of some high profile…
Super 14 revamp on the cards
An expanded United States conference-style Super rugby series is being touted by the New Zealand Rugby Union as a way of reviving the flagging Super 14 rugby tournament for the…
Tri-Nations to discuss implementing new laws
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will look at introducing experimental law variations (ELVs) for this year’s Tri-Nations tournament. The International Rugby Board said on…
Carter quiet on French connection
Star All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter was Saturday staying quiet about a reported deal with French giants Toulouse that would make him the world’s highest-paid rugby player.…
Fitness scheme cited for Kiwi Cup failure
Lack of game time, weak opposition and poor refereeing were all to blame for the All Blacks’ failure to win the Rugby World Cup last year, according to an independent review…
Roy Keane to spend some time with the All Blacks
Sunderland manager and former Manchester United star Roy Keane plans to complete his coaching badges with the All Blacks. Keane is studying for his European Football Association…