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The Tri Nations has come to an end for the 2011 year, and it is with a sad feeling that we say good bye to the premier tournament in the Southern Hemisphere as it will be extended to a four team competition next year to include Argentina. [...]
Posts tagged with: Dan Carter
A sad farewell
30 Aug 11 14:51 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 29 Comments
Tri Nations – Team of the tournament
30 Aug 11 12:09 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 19 Comments
The Tri Nations tournament for 2011 is a thing of the past with the Wallabies winning the title in spectacular fashion after beating the All Blacks in Brisbane. Here is the team that I think fairly represents the best players in each position taking into account the series as a whole: [...]
All Blacks keen on winning Tri Nations first
24 Aug 11 17:21 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 9 Comments
Graham Henry has not taken to the idea of losing another match before the World Cup and has decided to recall almost all his top players to face Australia in Brisbane this weekend. The team sees 13 changes to the one that lost to South Africa on the weekend, and will be skippered by Richie McCaw. [...]
McCaw, Carter + 7 All Blacks rested for PE
12 Aug 11 08:52 by KSA Shark © | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations | 28 Comments
The Kiwis must have realised that leaving “injured” players behind rather than touring with them is actually a good idea, except that they haven’t bothered with making it farcical by telling porky pies. [...]
Sharks provide blueprint to beating the All Blacks
30 Jun 11 01:38 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Sharks, Springboks, Super Rugby | 14 Comments
James Mortimer writes on All Blacks.com that the Sharks were able to shut down the vaunted Crusaders machine in the opening stages of their match, but while their success might be able to be applied to the All Blacks, it wasn’t without flaw. [...]
New All Black Jersey v Springbok – No it’s not slime green!
All Blacks.com report a new All Black jersey will be unvielled against the Springbok on 30 July 2011. [...]
McCaw-less Crusaders primed for Sharks
Richie McCaw has failed to recover from his troublesome foot injury in time to be named to lead his Crusaders side against the Sharks this weekend, while the news for big Sonny Bill Williams is better. [...]
South African kickers are tops!
The best kickers in Super15 are South African! This is according to our good friends at www.ruckingoodstats.com, who recently wrote an article specifically looking at the kicking at goal percentages in the Super Rugby season so far. Enjoy! [...]
McCaw adds to the misery
The All Blacks seem to have the world’s best negotiators when it comes to rugby contracts as it was announced that yet another major name in New Zealand rugby has confirmed that he will remain in the New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup later this year. Yes you guessed it, the Springboks will have to contend with Richie McCaw for another three years. [...]
Cheetahs ready for the Saders onslaught
The Cheetahs have been forced into one change for their match against the Crusaders on Saturday. Ryno Benjamin will return to the starting line up for Philip Burger, who has a hamstring injury. [...]
Carter kept in ‘Cotton Wool’
4 May 11 06:32 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, Cheetahs, In the news, RWC 2011, Springboks, Stormers, Super Rugby | 9 Comments
Tony Smith writing in The Press reports the Crusaders will not risk All Blacks star Dan Carter for Sunday’s sold-out Super rugby clash with the Stormers in Cape Town. [...]
Sharks player kicking down All Black door !
28 Apr 11 12:03 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Sharks, Super Rugby | 6 Comments
Duncan Johnstone writes on Rugby Heaven for Fairfax Media that former Sharks fly-half Tony Brown is making the All Black selectors sit up and take notice. [...]
McCaw crocked ….. again !
21 Apr 11 11:17 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Super Rugby | 8 Comments
Planet Rugby reports All Black captain Richie McCaw will return to the sideline after more trouble with his dodgy foot. [...]
McCaw’s playing future decided by the end of the month
Skysport.co.nz reports All Blacks and Crusaders captain Richie McCaw expects to make a decision on his rugby future within a month. [...]
Daniel Carter in ‘Cotton Wool’
13 Apr 11 06:42 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Super Rugby | 26 Comments
Skysport.co.nz reports that All Blacks first five-eighths Dan Carter has withdrawn from the Crusaders side to play the Chiefs in Friday’s Super Rugby match at Mt Maunganui. [...]
