New Zealand vs France: Steve Hansen's Rainbow Warrior 'joke' stirs tensions ahead of World Cup quarter-final
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAll Blacks head coach mentions sinking of the Rainbow Warrior Greenpeace ship by French agents in Auckland in 1985 in pre-match press conference
Philippe Saint-Andre calls for 'French uprising' against the All Blacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMorgan Parra can spark a revolution among France's forwards to inflict a second quarter-final defeat on New Zealand in Cardiff in eight years, according to Philippe Saint-Andre.
New Zealand’s coach Steve Hansen dares France to come out and play
1 decade ago by The Guardian• France’s game was built around flair in the backs, says Hansen• Philippe Saint-André makes three changes for quarter-finalSteve Hansen has dared France to take their traditional flair out of mothballs...
All Blacks vs France: Rugby World Cup quarter-final preview, teams and prediction
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand take on France in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals in what is a match that will have every rugby fan watching. The nature of the game. The nature of the rivalry. The nature of the occasion....
French stifled by Top 14 says Hansen
1 decade ago by Rugby 365French rugby could probably do better outside the Top 14 competition which is stifling their traditional flair, according to All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
All Black centre Nonu to face France
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMa'a Nonu retains his centre spot ahead of Sonny Bill Williams in the All Blacks team to face France in the World Cup last eight.
Steve Hansen's 'Rainbow Warrior' reference adds spice to All Blacks showdown with World Cup foes France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSteve Hansen lit the diplomatic touch paper ahead of New Zealand's World Cup quarter-final with France, dredging up the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior.
Richie McCaw returns to captain All Blacks against France in World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand opt for experience in quarter-final showdown• ‘We’re at the time where the big boys have to step up to the plate’The All Blacks have recalled their captain Richie McCaw for Saturday’s...
All Blacks call on vastly experienced XV
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named the most experienced starting XV ever in a Rugby World Cup knockout match for their quarter-final clash with France.
