A line up mixed with youth and experience will take on Australia, after New Zealand coach Steve Hansen selected his team. Keven Mealamu will become the third All Black to represent his country for the 100th time, and will start this match in place of Andrew Hore. [...]
Posts tagged with: New Zealand
Two changes for All Blacks
18 Oct 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
Lawrence is GONE – thanks to fan power!
17 Oct 12 10:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 17 Comments
Bryce Lawrence yesterday announced that he is done with refereeing at all levels and will step down with immediate effect to concentrate on a back-office role within the NZRU. [...]
Highlanders sign Nonu
16 Oct 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 5 Comments
According to reports from New Zealand this morning, All Black centre Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Highlanders ahead of the start of the 2013 Super Rugby campaign. [...]
From the outhouse to the penthouse
8 Oct 12 22:48 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 8 Comments
All my attention now – ‘rugby-wise’ is focussed on the negotiations for Super players as the end of the month is the deadline for the New Zealand Super 15 Squads to be announced. [...]
Rugby Championship 2012 – Springboks (16) vs All Blacks (32) F/T
6 Oct 12 16:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 185 Comments
The final week of the inaugural Rugby Championship starts with the Springboks hosting the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, the scene of a come from behind victory for the All Blacks not so long ago. [...]
All Blacks want to keep winning
4 Oct 12 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 8 Comments
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has made only two changes to the side that clinched the Rugby Championship in Argentina last weekend, to face the Boks in the final round of matches this weekend. [...]
Kings scoop three more
3 Oct 12 15:09 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 21 Comments
The Southern Kings have signed another three players ahead of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament, with only one of those players being a South African, as they continue to build their squad depth for what is sure to be a tough competition. [...]
Rugby Championship – New Zealand (21) vs South Africa (11) F/T
15 Sep 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 173 Comments
A Super Saturday of rugby awaits us, and we start with ultimately the biggest game of the weekend as the All Blacks host the Springboks, a match that should excite every single rugby fan around the world. This one though, has me rather nervous. [...]
Etzebeth banned for two weeks
10 Sep 12 12:08 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 7 Comments
Eben Etzebeth has been found guilty of headbutting Nathan Sharpe in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Australia, and will miss the match against the All Blacks this weekend in Dunedin. [...]
Rugby Championship – New Zealand (21) vs Argentina (5) F/T
8 Sep 12 09:35 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 21 Comments
The second of this weekend’s Rugby Championship action is set to be a one sided affair as the All Blacks host the Argentinians in Wellington. The All Blacks are sitting pretty atop the log with two victories against Australia, while Argentina picked up their first points with a draw with the Springboks in Mendoza two weeks ago. [...]
Carter out, Cruden in for All Blacks
6 Sep 12 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
The All Blacks side named to take on Argentina this Saturday has been changed hours after going public with Dan Carter withdrawing from the side with a calf strain. Aaron Cruden will replace Carter in the starting team with Beauden Barrett coming onto the bench. [...]
A thin line
30 Aug 12 10:44 by Stephen Smith (StevieS) | 78 Comments
There is a thin line between coaching and controlling. Having done a bit of schools coaching (and not at any high level I will readily admit), I know what worked for me. Man management, choosing the best players for each position and getting them fit and motivated, and getting them to play to a game plan based on our strengths, but allowing them the freedom to play the game as they saw it i.e. adapt to the opposition and alter their play accordingly. [...]
Rugby Championship – New Zealand (22) vs Australia (0) F/T
25 Aug 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The Rugby Championship continues into week two, with reverse fixtures of those that took place in the opening weekend. First up this Saturday is the All Blacks hosting Australia at Eden Park, a stadium where the Wallabies last won in 1986. [...]
Faumuina joins All Blacks for Rugby Championship
5 Aug 12 06:33 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 4 Comments
Duncan Johnstone writes on Stuff.co.nz that Auckland and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is the only new face named in the 28-man All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. [...]
Rugby Championsip 2012 – Australia vs New Zealand
1 Aug 12 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
The Rugby Championship kicks off with a cracker match between Bledisloe Cup foes Australia and New Zealand, the first of two matches between these teams in two weeks. [...]
