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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…
All Blacks blame World Cup referee
The All Blacks coaches have blamed English referee Wayne Barnes for their World Cup failure, it was reported on Thursday as the New Zealand Rugby Union deliberated on the future…
NZ search for answers after shock Cup exit
New Zealanders were looking for answers on Sunday after their beloved All Blacks once again failed at the Rugby World Cup. France’s stunning 20-18 win over the All Blacks in…
France stun NZ to reach Cup semifinal
France upset the odds in dramatic style to come from behind and beat tournament favourites New Zealand 20-18 in the World Cup quarterfinal at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on…
Blundering Boks barely beat Tonga
Mighty South Africa were given the fright of their lives on Saturday before they made sure of their World Cup quarterfinals place with an error-strewn 30-25 win over Tonga.…