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Ben Smith's test odds improve

 

Ben Smith's odds improve for All Blacks recall

The All Blacks won’t be calling in any more replacements to their injury camp, giving Highlanders utility Ben Smith cause for optimism.

Stanley out after head knock

 

Concussed Stanley's Blues career may be over

The injured Benson Stanley may have played his last game for the Blues.

Guildford eyes ABs reprieve

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Relieved Guildford handed All Blacks reprieve

A relieved Zac Guildford took another step closer to an All Blacks recall yesterday.

Canes' defence hard to fix

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Holes in the Hurricanes' defence hard to fix

Shifting Beauden Barrett to fullback might plug the gap left by iCory Jane, but it won't fix the Hurricanes defence.

Lam confident in All Blacks

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Lam confident in All Black squad

The Blues may be bottom of the table but coach Pat Lam has every faith in his players selected for the All Blacks squad.

Social media backlash to Lam racism

Social media backlash to Lam racism

Condemnation from rugby players across the world for racist remarks aimed at Pat Lam have also seen a swell in support for the Blues coach.

Blues coach hits back

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Emotional Pat Lam hits back at critics

An emotional Pat Lam has hit out at racial criticism being fired as a reason for the failings of the Blues.

Stadiums first training session

Stadiums first training session

The Crusaders held their first training run at the new Christchurch Stadium.

Steve Hansen makes bold start

Steve Hansen New All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has introduced a surprising wave of fresh talent to mark the start of his tenure. | Lucky Lukes

Crusaders could learn from Canes

Just before the Highlanders-Hurricanes match, I was bailed up by a passionate female Crusaders fan who told me I was being too harsh on my former team.

Blow to Crusaders' reputation

Hansen gets his chance

McCaw, Carter star in victory

Dan Carter and Richie McCaw It was like Richie McCaw and Dan Carter were reading off the same hymn sheet as the Crusaders' had much-needed return to form.

Stormers struggle past Waratahs

The Stormers hung on despite their creaking set-pieces to beat the New South Wales Waratahs 19-13 at Newlands and climb to the top of the Super Rugby standings.

Beale stars as Rebels beat Force

Sharks win bruising encounter

Concussed Stanley sidelined

Benson Stanley may have played his last game for the Blues.

Thorn adds another title

Brad Thorn Brad Thorn is struggling to grasp the enormity of his triple title feat in world rugby.

A new summit for ageless Thorn

Brad Thorn enough already. Isn't your resume full enough?

Wallabies team unveiling delayed

Scotland unveil five new caps

Leinster win third Heineken Cup

Leinster racked up the records by thrashing Ulster 42-14 at Twickenham to win the Heineken Cup for the third time in four years.

ABs can handle confident Irish

Steve Hansen A new era of All Blacks rugby has officially kicked off – Steve Hansen has had his first 24 hours with his first playing squad.

Kerr-Barlow enthusiastic as camp begins

It was like the first day of school, reckoned Waikato tyro Tawera Kerr-Barlow as he got his first taste of life under the All Black spotlight in Auckland yesterday.

Guildford given another chance

White: ABs could have cup hangover

Test odds improve for Smith

The All Blacks won’t be calling in any more replacements to their camp, giving Ben Smith cause for optimism. | Zac's reprieve

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