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Nonu notches on landmark appearance as All Blacks run in seven tries

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ma'a Nonu celebrated his 100th New Zealand cap with a try as his side wrapped up a clean sweep of group-stage victories by thrashing Tonga in Newcastle.

New Zealand 47 Tonga 9, Rugby World Cup match report: Nehe Milner-Skudder scores twice as All Blacks cruise

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

New Zealand 47 Tonga 9: Spirited Islanders eventually succumb as All Blacks run in five second-half tries

All Blacks blow Tonga away

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REPORT: New Zealand completed their World Cup pool fixtures unbeaten, after they blew Tonga way with a powerful second-half performance.

Centurion Ma’a Nonu adds gloss for All Blacks against Tonga but rust remains

1 decade ago by The Guardian

New Zealand duly booked their quarter-final place but the world champions are still to shake off the ring rust and look to have lost their veteran prop Tony Woodcock.Ahead of them in Cardiff lie the losers...

New Zealand 47-9 Tonga

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Reigning champions New Zealand seal top spot in Pool C with a 47-9 victory over Tonga at the Rugby World Cup.

Stuart Lancaster’s Rugby World Cup pain could eventually be his gain | Graham Henry

1 decade ago by The Guardian

England’s beleaguered coach is fighting for his job after elimination but, if he comes through this sorry chapter, he will be all the stronger for itSeven of the quarter-finalists were decided before...

All Blacks vs Tonga Half Time Review

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tonga side have been giants in this half of rugby showing some great grit on defence as well as dominating the scrums. New Zealand still look a little rusty and have strung a number of good passages...

Video: Seventh Heaven - Watch match highlights as the All Blacks run in seven tries against Tonga

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

New Zealand's Ben Smith finished off a fine team move to score his 20th test try and break the deadlock against Tonga at St. James Park.

New Zealand v Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – live! | Michael Butler

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Rugby World Cup updates from the Pool C match at St. James’ ParkEmail michael.butler@theguardian.com or tweet @MichaelButler18 11.18am BST It may or may not surprise you that Tonga’s biggest ever defeat...

Scotland’s John Hardie: It was a scary decision at first but it’s been awesome

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The New Zealand-born flanker arrived in Edinburgh with his kit and passport three months ago, but on Saturday could help Scotland book their place in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating SamoaThe...