All Blacks eye history in 'massive' game
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe All Blacks said they were primed to make history and Australia did their best to shut down the hype on Friday as the world champions seek a record-breaking 18th consecutive test win.
Australia drop Cooper for All Blacks test
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia have dropped flyhalf Quade Cooper for Saturday's test against New Zealand at Eden Park, where the All Blacks will be going for a record 18th successive test victory.
Cheika rings the changes for Wallabies' final All Blacks clash
1 decade ago by The GuardianQuade Cooper shifted to bench as Reece Hodges starts at centreAustralia face daunting All Blacks encounter at Auckland’s Eden ParkMichael Cheika is urging his underdog Wallabies to seize the moment after...
New-look Wallabies backline to take on the All Blacks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralian coach Michael Cheika has named his Wallabies side for the third and final Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand at Eden Park, with a major reshuffle of the backline taking place from the team...
Cheika holds Wallabies cards close ahead of Bledisloe Cup clash
1 decade ago by The GuardianAustralia contemplate shifting Reece Hodge to centre for All Blacks clashNick Phipps could also see a recall at halfback with Will Genia outWallabies coach Michael Cheika is considering using Reece Hodge’s...
Cut the crap Cheiks, delaying Wallaby team does fans no favours
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallaby coach Michael Cheika has delayed naming his squad for the big clash with the All Blacks until the day before the game. With so much interest in whether the All Blacks can extend their winning streak...
Nigel Owens praises fans’ attitudes
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNigel Owens, international rugby’s first openly gay referee, says the players have shown him tremendous respect on the field. The 45-year-old Welshman will blow the whistle in the final Bledisloe...
All Blacks embrace shot at Test record
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFaced with the possibility of securing a record 18th consecutive Test victory, the All Blacks found themselves with two choices. They could ignore the elephant in the room, or they could embrace it. And...
#ThrowbackThursday: That time New Zealand broke Irish hearts (twice)
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe end-of-year internationals are just around the corner and Ireland in particular start with a fascinating clash. They kick their matches off in the unfamiliar territory of Soldier Field in Chicago,...
Saracens are the Premiership’s All Blacks, England’s leading club by far | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianA fine victory over Toulon in the European Champions Cup was the showcase of a two-tone side whose fine recruitment has left their rivals trailingSaracens call themselves the men in black and they have...
