Cheika sparks spat with All Blacks
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMichael Cheika fired up the war of words with his New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen on Monday, saying the All Blacks rate the Wallabies as having no chance of winning this weekend's Rugby Championship...
New Zealand brace for vengeful opponents
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWorld champions New Zealand must battle the loss of some of the game's greats and a desire for revenge from their opponents as they prepare for the start of the Rugby Championship this weekend.
Cheika: All Blacks give Wallabies 'no chance'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: Coach Michael Cheika fired up the war of words with his New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen on Monday.
Sevens, overseas stars join Bok camp
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThey grabbed bronze at the Rio Olympics. Now Juan de Jongh and Francois Hougaard will look to conquer the world champion All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.
SBW can recharge his body: Hansen
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen says a season-ending injury for Sonny Bill Williams will at least give the multi-talented code hopper’s body a chance to recharge. Williams has juggled both rugby codes...
Hansen takes aim at Australia’s Bledisloe advice
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has cautioned Wallabies counterpart Michael Cheika to stick to picking his own team for Australia’s Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup Test opener. Hansen and his...
All Blacks bracing for vengeful Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino says he expects to grapple with a vengeful Australian outfit in next week’s Rugby Championship opener. The two sides will meet in Sydney for the first time since last...
Moala growth clear to see, says Blues head
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auBlues centre George Moala has added leadership skills to his repertoire of pace, strength and hard running, according to teammate Jerome Kaino. The 25-year-old Moala has joined Kaino in the All Blacks’...
McKenzie remains in New Zealand
1 decade ago by Rugby 365SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Despite being a late call-up into the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship, Damian McKenzie has been left at home for their opening match against Australia in Sydney.
All Blacks 'scrappy' ahead of Wallabies test
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen feels his side was scrappy at times in their three-way friendly against Northland and Counties ahead of the Rugby Championship.
