Plan to racially transform Springboks
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe Springboks will include seven non-white players in 23-man match squads next year if dramatic transformation proposals are adopted by the national rugby body. And at least five of the seven should...
Conrad Smith keen to keep ahead of the pack
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Black centre Conrad Smith wants to make sure that he's anything but predictable. The- 32-year-old is excited by the prospect of facing the Springboks and great rival Jean de Villiers, who will play...
Cloud over Carter comeback
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Legendary All Black flyhalf Dan Carter's comeback from his latest injury appears to have been pushed back once more. Initially pencilled in to return in the latter stages of the Rugby Championship,...
Dan Carter's recovery going well
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandDan Carter is still in line to make a return to rugby at some stage this year. The All Black first five has been out with a broken leg which he suffered during the Crusaders loss in the Super Rugby final. Assistant...
All Blacks commit to historic Samoa test
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe All Blacks have officially committed to playing a Test against Samoa in Apia for the first time next year. There has plenty of momentum from the public to see the two sides meet in Samoa, given New...
Boks draw the laager
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa have opted to look internally, rather than focus on and get distracted by external sideshows. Speaking ahead of the Springboks Rugby Championship Round Four encounter with arch rivals...
Cruden: Boks still big in Aotearoa
1 decade ago by Rugby 365All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden feels the rivalry between New Zealand and South Africa remains one of the premier events on the calendar. The Springboks' form this year has been below acceptable levels...
Match officials to September 14
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe match officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with J�r�me Garc�s refereeing the All Blacks versus Springboks clash. Rugby ChampionshipAustralia vs Argentina at Skilled Park,...
Cruden's fitness to be assessed ahead of Springboks clash
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyAaron Cruden admits he is confident he can perform for New Zealand in their Rugby Championship clash with South Africa if declared fit enough to start in Wellington.
Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...
