Rugby
Winter of discontent
Testing times for NZ rugby
While the All Blacks marvelled at Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan's Santa Maria della Grazie, New Zealand rugby's own backdrop for 2009 hardly qualified as a masterpiece.
The rugby year in review
Rugby's team of the decade
Revamp of rugby competition hailed
The NPC format you won't see
Melbourne rugby franchise not so super
The new Melbourne Super 15 franchise is in disarray with investors pulling out after failing to agree to terms with the Australian Rugby Union over funding.
Fiji rugby to decide on 'haka'
Fiji's rugby chiefs will meet tomorrow to decide on whether the national sides will restore their match opening cibi, or haka.
Steep bill for tickets
Rugby fans have just days to wait until the first 2011 World Cup tickets go on sale – but they will need deep pockets.
Beale to make impact from back
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has given his best indication yet that livewire Wallaby Kurtley Beale will play fullback next year to make way for a halves pairing of Berrick Barnes and Daniel Halangahu.
Thank God for country boys
The naming of the training venues and host towns for the 2011 Rugby World Cup threw up some fascinating juxtapositions, placing Italians in Nelson, Canadians in Kerikeri, and Samoans in Silverdale.
The NPC format you won't see
So, the New Zealand Rugby Union has made a decision regarding the NPC, but is it what we wanted? Really?.
NZRU out of touch
IRB gets eligibilty decision right
New Grand Slam takes shape
Scotland have confirmed a test against New Zealand as the All Blacks look to set up another grand slam tour next year.
Oldest surving AB reaches 99
The oldest living All Black, Eric Tindill, reaches the grand age of 99 tomorrow and the New Zealand rugby community will be joining in the celebrations.
Ali wants more positive media
Desperately seeking ring-ins
All Blacks still team of decade
One hundred tests won in a decade of rugby, yet still the long faces from All Blacks supporters.
Dupuy to appeal gouging ban
Stade Francais's French international scrum-half Julien Dupuy is to appeal his 24-week ban for eye-gouging, the club confirmed on Monday.
Wales' Gareth Thomas comes out as gay
Wales rugby union legend Gareth Thomas has announced that he is gay in an interview in Saturday's Daily Mail newspaper.
Cooper to undergo counselling
France No9 gets six-month ban
Leamy to miss Six Nations
Ireland and Munster back row forward Denis Leamy has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Bulls add a touch of genius
The Bulls may have lost superstar wing Bryan Habana but they have gained some serious brainpower for the defence of their Super 14 title.
Chiefs line up Highlanders
The Chiefs will play three New Zealand franchises in their preseason campaign early next year.
Cory Jane outside his comfort zone
Chris Jack's road of toil
Beale to make impact from back
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has given his best indication yet that livewire Wallaby Kurtley Beale will play fullback next year to make way for a halves pairing of Berrick Barnes and Daniel Halangahu.
Stadium faces codes clash
Plans for Wellington's Westpac Stadium to host the opening match of next year's Four Nations rugby league tournament could be scuppered by a clash of dates.
RWC home host plan
The Government will link foreign rugby fans with Kiwis willing to open their homes for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Snedden eyes triple treat
Lochore lauds hosting plan
Fiji rugby to decide on 'haka'
Fiji's rugby chiefs will meet tomorrow to decide on whether the national sides will restore their match opening cibi, or haka.
Rugby uncertainty hurt Turbos
Manawatu's loss of a second key player has been blamed on the uncertainty surrounding the New Zealand rugby's provincial competitions make up.
Masaga signs with BOP
All Blacks winger Lelia Masaga has signed with Bay of Plenty until 2011, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union chief executive Jeremy Curragh said today.
Ponsonby club coach heads south
Turbos lose another
Manawatu fuming over losses
After Taylor and Baker sign with Taranaki, the gloves are off when it comes to future deals.
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