Rugby

Mitch's Lion face fight for survival

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Mitch's Lions face a fight for surivival

Possible relegation from Super Rugby will be the strongest driving force for South Africa's five franchises in 2012.

Halangahu to lead Waratahs

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Daniel Halangahu a surprise Waratahs skipper

An injury to Berrick Barnes (L) has opened the door for first five-eighth Daniel Halangahu to captain the Waratahs against the Reds.

Robinson starts for Chiefs

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Robinson starts for Chiefs against old team

Robbie Robinson will start for the Chiefs on Saturday against his former Highlanders team-mates.

Onus on togetherness

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Hammett puts Canes' onus on togetherness

Mark Hammett felt like he managed the Hurricanes last year, this season he says he feels like he's coaching them.

Super Rugby Launch

Super Rugby Launch

Several Super Rugby teams launched the 2012 season with a visit to Auckland's Rainbow's End.

Fans brave wind, rain

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Hopes high for a NZ win

Fans braved the wind and rain to attend the second day of the Wellington sevens with many believing New Zealand is set to win.

Chiefs announce co-captains

Chiefs announce co-captains

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie announced Liam Messam and Craig Clarke would co-captain the Super Rugby team during the 2012 season.

Fox joins All Blacks

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Grant Fox joins the All Blacks

Grants Fox talks about being picked as an independent selector for the All Blacks.

South African whinges fruitless

Sharks v Cheetahs The Super Rugby season is about to start, and - shock, horror - the South African provinces are having an almighty whinge.

Teams battle for hearts, minds

It is not just rugby's dancing girls who are dusting off their pom-poms.

West Coast vibe contributes to fun

Foster's flair good for ABs

Coach again looks to 'Mr Fixit'

Ben Smith Underestimate Ben Smith at your peril.

Messam may not be leader

A niggling injury while warming up for a pre-season game has put Liam Messam on the back foot.

Carter maintains Crusaders links

Kaino relaxed about where he slots in

Robinson starting for Chiefs

Southland's Robbie Robinson will start for the Chiefs against the Highlanders on Saturday night.

Waldrom staying with Leicester

Thomas Waldrom Thomas Waldrom's stocks continue to rise in England with the New Zealand No 8 securing a new contract at glamour club Leicester.

Gatland a Lions coach in waiting

Warren Gatland is firming as favourite to coach the Lions on their tour of Australia.

Kirwan to coach Barbarians

Ireland unhappy at rematch date

Giteau still simmering at Deans

It appears Matt Giteau can't let go of being left out of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad.

Moneyball helped ABs win Cup

richie mccaw A film called Moneyball has just been released. It's the story of how Brad Pitt helped the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks to play at La Plata

The All Blacks will play in South America's only roofed stadium against Argentina in rugby's new southern hemisphere championship.

Foster reveals secret

Hansen recruits on merit

Tom Willis retires from rugby

A hand injury has forced Tom Willis, the former Otago and Waikato hooker who captained the All Blacks on debut, to retire from rugby aged 32.

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