The All Blacks rugby shirt is iconic all over the world and for good reason. Everything about the All Blacks is immediately recognisable from the Hakka to their powerful, attacking rugby. The All Blacks seem to always have an excellent rugby team but they also always seem to have excellent rugby shirts. Manufacturers like making [...]
New Zealand continue good form
New Zealand won a tight game with South Africa to continue their good form and extend their lead at the top of the Tri-Nations table. Although the game finished 19-0 in the All Blacks’ favour, it was only 5-0 heading into the final quarter. Conrad Smith got the first try early on but it was [...]
New Zealand storm back to beat Aussies
The All Blacks recovered from two straight defeats to crush Australia 39-10 and secure a bonus point in the process. Tony Woodcock and Ma’a Nonu scored the all important tries to relieve the pressure on New Zealand coach Graham Henry. The All Blacks made a number of tactical changes to their side and Henry was [...]
All Blacks turn to Kahui
New Zealand have drafted Richard Kahui into their side for the upcoming match against Australia as they attempt to take back the balance of power in the Tri-Nations. Kahui will be asked to play out of position on the wing but coach Graham Henry says whoever he picks will have to be up for the [...]
MacDonald out for New Zealand
Leon MacDonald has been ruled out of the third Tri-Nations test against Australia, a match the All Blacks must win to avoid defeat in the tournament. The 30-year-old full back is still suffering from the effects of a concussion and the All Blacks don’t want to take any risks ahead of their crunch game with [...]
New Zealand change things around
Scrum-half Piri Weepu and hooker Hikawera Elliot have been called up to the New Zealand squad for the third match with Australia, but insist their arrival is only as cover. The All Blacks are staring down the barrel of a third straight Tri-Nations defeat to Australia and aren’t taking any chances with their squad. However, [...]
Rugby star arrested
New Zealand rugby star Jimmy Cowan has been arrested for disorderly behaviour following an incident outside a bar on Sunday. The scrum-half already faces charges following another incident back in May and is expected to be suspended from international duty as a consequence. All Blacks manager Darren Shand commented, “We understand no-one was hurt and [...]
New Zealand face injury problems
With the England team to face New Zealand expected to be much changed from recent selections, the All Blacks also have to contend with injury problems it has been revealed. Mils Muliaina, the inspirational full back is struggling to be fit for the test after injuring his hamstring in training and will be assessed on [...]
Roy definitely keen on All Blacks
Former Manchester United star and Sunderland manager Roy Keane has spent a week in the New Zealand camp ahead of their match against Ireland. The Irishman, who is training for his UEFA Pro coaching license is keen to learn all he can off All Blacks head coach Graham Henry. The New Zealand boss was impressed [...]
New Zealand star set to make debut
Anthony Tuitavake will make his New Zealand debut against Ireland on Saturday with much expected of the Auckland Blues Winger. Despite the fact that only six surviving members of the last World Cup campaign are set to start, Tuitavake is expected to be the only fresh face. Coach Graham Henry commented, “We’ve gone for established [...]