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NewsMay 20

Bunker escape for All Black

All Black hooker Keven Mealamu played a morning round of golf yesterday with fellow front-rower John Afoa on the team's only day off ahead of Saturday night's test against France at Carisbrook.
Bunker escape for All Black
Bunker escape for All Black
RugbyDecember 7

France beats All Blacks as it happened

 
RugbyNovember 26

Rugby: Struggle for jersey jolt Kaino needed

Jerome Kaino believes his gripping duel for the All Blacks No 6 jersey with Adam Thomson was the rugby jolt he needed.
RugbyNovember 9

Video: All Blacks in Dunedin

Video from the All Blacks press conference in Dunedin today ahead of tomorrow's test against France at Carisbrook.
DunedinAugust 17

NZ-France test benefits city $5.3m

Dunedin reaped a $5.3 million benefit from the All Blacks-France test match in June, a new report says, a figure the Dunedin City Council claims has "a whole new meaning" with the Forsyth Barr Stadium under construction.
NZ-France test benefits city $5.3m
NZ-France test benefits city $5.3m
RugbyJune 25

Rugby: Smith wary of French ability to turn play

Memories of 1994 are still deeply ingrained in the All Blacks' psyche as they prepare for the French test at Carisbrook on Saturday.
Rugby: Smith wary of French ability to turn play
Rugby: Smith wary of French ability to turn play
RugbyJune 25

Rugby: Jane to start on wing

Cory Jane has been promoted to the All Blacks' starting 15 for tomorrow's first test against France at Carisbrook after winger Rudi Wulf was ruled out with injury today.
RugbyJune 25

Rugby: NZ camp set sights to highest

The chance for revenge has been dismissed. Many of the stars will be sitting on the sofa or in the stand. It is one of the greenest sides to wear the All Black jersey.
Rugby: NZ camp set sights to highest
Rugby: NZ camp set sights to highest
RugbyJune 25

All Blacks beat France 14-10

 
All Blacks beat France 14-10
All Blacks beat France 14-10
RugbyJune 21

Rugby: Improved All Blacks win arm wrestle

The All Blacks won the second test but lost the silverware after prevailing 14-10 over France in a titanic rugby arm wrestle here tonight.
Rugby: Improved All Blacks win arm wrestle
Rugby: Improved All Blacks win arm wrestle
RugbyJune 19

Rugby: ABs weren't 'ready for war' - Lochore

No more kisses and cuddles. Instead the wise counsel of an All Blacks rugby legend will be ringing in the ears of the New Zealand players ahead of tomorrow's second test against France here.
DunedinJune 18

French speak out about bottle throwing

French players are surprised and disappointed at the behaviour of Dunedin rugby fans who pelted them with bottles following last Saturday's test defeat of the All Blacks.
French speak out about bottle throwing
French speak out about bottle throwing
DunedinJune 13

Dunedin takes on French air

Berets, petanque, La Marseillaise. What's next? Croissants for breakfast?As Dunedin geared up for the All Blacks-France test at Carisbrook tonight, pockets of the city sampled some French culture yesterday.
Dunedin takes on French air
Dunedin takes on French air
RugbyJune 13

Rugby: Thorn still has love for rugby player's life

Brad Thorn is the hard man of New Zealand rugby. He is 34 and still has a lot of rugby life left.
Rugby: Thorn still has love for rugby player's life
Rugby: Thorn still has love for rugby player's life
RugbyJune 12

Rugby: Confidence good but French will need more

The French always feel inferior to the All Blacks before a test, but they have the knack of beating them on the paddock, when they are tuned into the game.
Rugby: Confidence good but French will need more
Rugby: Confidence good but French will need more
RugbyJune 12

Rugby: Win in New Zealand still ultimate challenge

Playing and beating the All Blacks was still the ultimate challenge for a French player, captain Thierry Dusautoir said yesterday.
Rugby: Win in New Zealand still ultimate challenge
Rugby: Win in New Zealand still ultimate challenge
RugbyJune 12

Rugby: 'Brook to finally host French

With time ticking on Carisbrook's century of service to New Zealand rugby, the venerable Dunedin ground is on track to end with a full CV of test opponents.
Rugby: 'Brook to finally host French
Rugby: 'Brook to finally host French
RugbyJune 12

Video: French rugby team press conference

French rugby team press conference
RugbyJune 12

Rugby: Ross and Thorn locked and loaded

The last time the All Blacks played in Dunedin their locking stocks were depleted and they paid a heavy price -- something Brad Thorn is determined won't happen in the first rugby test against France tomorrow.
Rugby: Ross and Thorn locked and loaded
Rugby: Ross and Thorn locked and loaded
RugbyJune 12

Rugby: Midfielder working to expand game

All Black midfield back Ma'a Nonu says he is taking on more responsibility in his role but never feels like he is an automatic selection in the team.
Rugby: Midfielder working to expand game
Rugby: Midfielder working to expand game
RugbyJune 11

Rugby: McAlister out to shake the rust off

Both teacher and pupil looked pleased with this return to class.
Rugby: McAlister out to shake the rust off
Rugby: McAlister out to shake the rust off
RugbyJune 11

Rugby: Thomson revelling in openside opportunity

Adam Thomson is now seen as the long-term back-up to Richie McCaw and has answered questions about his character, the All Black selectors said yesterday.
Rugby: Thomson revelling in openside opportunity
Rugby: Thomson revelling in openside opportunity
RugbyJune 11

Rugby: Ross to make All Blacks debut

Lock Isaac Ross will make his debut for the All Blacks in the first rugby test against France in Dunedin on Saturday.
Rugby: Ross to make All Blacks debut
Rugby: Ross to make All Blacks debut
RugbyJune 9

Rugby: Laws put premium on discipline

There should be fewer free kicks, more scrums and possibly more penalties in Saturday night's test match.
RugbyJune 9

Rugby: New All Blacks need transition time - Henry

It's the fragile All Blacks rugby side that had to be named and now coach Graham Henry is calling on his wide-eyed players to seize the moment.
Rugby: New All Blacks need transition time - Henry
Rugby: New All Blacks need transition time - Henry