Rugby
All Blacks beat England
The All Black have retained the Hillary Shield with a 19-6 win over a stumbling England.
All Blacks v England
Triple treat cashes up ailing NZRU
New Zealand's sagging rugby coffers are set to gain a $7 million windfall from the still soaring global popularity of the All Blacks.
What's wrong with rugby?
OPINION:
When even the staid Brits have decided that the safety-first, kick, and whistle-dominated style of test rugby has become just too boring, clearly we have a problem.
'Mad Dog' after another ABs scalp
Lewis Moody is so terrified of spiders he had to take an "arachnophobia course." All Blacks, it turns out, don't worry him quite so much.
Unlocking counter-attack
Space - one team will be desperately trying to create it, while the other will be trying to close it down, when the All Blacks take on England at Twickenham tomorrow.
Pommie Jonny v Dan the man
England seem to have a superiority complex not justified by their results and the All Blacks won't want to slip up when they clash at Twickenham next week.
Countdown to death in the provinces
Not that far out from presenting ourselves to the world as a stadium of four million people, the emotional groundswell over the chopping of four teams from the Air New Zealand Cup is just about the last thing rugby needs.
Super 15 Rebels advised not to 'Force' it
ABs were more desperate
ABs wary of 'loading gun'
The All Blacks are quietly determined as England's shortcomings bring the critics out in force.
Muliaina rediscovers hunger
Evergreen All Black fullback Mils Muliaina has lifted the lid on a dose of mid-year burnout that saw him questioning his motivation for the game.
Guildford confident he can handle big task
Dan steps careful over Jonny
Nonu well positioned
Ma'a Nonu has not forgotten the pain of losing to England, but he also carries with him the gesture of the man he marked in his test debut.
Springboks tame Italy
World champions South Africa ran in four tries to overcome a spirited challenge from Italy and record the first victory of their European tour with a 32-10 win in the northern city of Udine.
Wales coast to win over Argentina
Two Shane Williams tries and a fine all-round display by Stephen Jones earned Wales a comfortable 33-16 victory over Argentina at the Millennium Stadium.
Changes to Black Ferns for Twickenham test
Mallett pays tribute to black Boks coach
'Mad Dog' after another ABs scalp
Lewis Moody is so terrified of spiders he had to take an "arachnophobia course." All Blacks, it turns out, don't worry him quite so much.
McCaw to skip three S14 matches
Richie McCaw will sit out the first three rounds of the Crusaders' 2010 campaign as part of a deal brokered with the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Crusaders post $297,000 loss
The Crusaders deny they are in financial crisis after recording a $297,000 loss for the 2009 season.
Bulls the benchmark
Cruden ready for Hurricanes hype
Kahui likes it hot
Chiefs pin-up Richard Kahui is demanding his side get rid of their "hot and cold" reputation and prove a consistent force in next year's Super 14.
Rokocoko to play All Blacks
Axed winger Josevata Rokocoko will get a chance to show the NZ selectors they made a mistake by dumping him.
Oamaru to host Golden Oldies
"Huse full" signs are expected to be out in force throughout Oamaru during the forthcoming Rugby World Cup.
Guildford heads nominations
PM books World Cup seat
All apologies: Paddy sorry again
IRB referees manager Paddy O'Brien has apologised to Australian match official Stuart Dickinson for publicly criticising his performance in New Zealand's 20-6 victory over Italy.
Dream team for Taranaki jubilee
Taranaki rugby's 125th jubilee celebrations are likely to centre on a home match against Canterbury next September.
Money matters top of agenda
Concerns about financial sustainability will be the favoured topic among Mid-Canterbury's stakeholders before a decision is made whether to join division one next year.
Meads backs 14 team Cup
Overseas interest in Taranaki job
Hall sees upside in 9-month break
Injured Stags hooker David Hall knows watching his mates go about their rugby business during the next six months or so is going to be tough.
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