All Blacks appeal for France to keep it clean
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The All Blacks have appealed for Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal against France to have no repeat of the "filth" that has marred previous clashes between the rivals.
Referees for Rugby World Cup quarter finals announced
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe referees for the Rugby World Cup quarter finals have been announced, with the All Blacks missing out on having Wayne Barnes officiate their match. There’s no doubt New Zealand fans will be stoked....
All Blacks trying to ignore ghost of 2007
1 decade ago by The TimesAsk any New Zealand player about the 2007 World Cup quarter-final defeat by France in Cardiff and they will tell...
All Blacks expect a few French surprises
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance may have looked light on creativity in their Pool D defeat against Ireland, but their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal opponents New Zealand expect Les Bleus to have a few surprises up their
Wayne Barnes handed South Africa v Wales World Cup quarter-final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Nigel Owens of Wales to officiate All Blacks v France• Garcès to take Ireland v Argentina, Joubert handles Scots v WallabiesWorld Rugby has avoided controversy by handing Wayne Barnes the first...
All Blacks’ Kieran Read braced for France to put on real show of force
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘We are preparing for the top French team to turn up this weekend’• ‘It’s going to be one hell of a battle,’ says New Zealand No8Having been kept awake by partying Wales supporters during...
Referee's For Quarter Finals
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe officials have been released for the upcoming Quarter Final clashes this weekend. South Africa vs Wales - Wayne Barnes (ENG)New Zaealand vs France - Nigel Owens (WAL)Ireland vs Argentina...
Leinster confirm Maori All Blacks signing as Mick Kearney facing up to six months on sidelines
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs first revealed by the Irish Independent, Leinster have confirmed the signing of Maori All Blacks lock Hayden Triggs, while Mick Kearney is facing an extended period on the sidelines.
All Blacks take French lessons
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Two days of intense study of the French team has taught the All Blacks they are in for a "hell of a battle" in their quarterfinal clash in Cardiff on Saturday.
Hayden Triggs signs for Leinster
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have this afternoon confirmed that Maori All Blacks lock Hayden Triggs has signed a contract with the province until the end of the season. The 33 year old Wellington native, who has been...
