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By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 26 NZPA - Respect. The All Blacks didn't show it in Dunedin, claim the French, as an irked Graham Henry almost fell over himself trying to redress the balance here today.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Marseille, Nov 24 NZPA - It was nothing short of an ambush, All Blacks assistant rugby coach Wayne Smith recalls.

It’s not often a well-known NZ golfer is mentioned at Bloomberg. But there again it does relate to financial matters.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Cardiff, Nov 8 NZPA - Talk about a cool customer. Zac Guildford, still three months short of his 21st birthday, dozed off to sleep just a few hours before the biggest rugby match of his life.

John Hopkins at The Times ask the question(s).
Who has more players in the top ten of the world rankings, Europe or the United States?
Next question:…in the top 20?

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Cardiff, Nov 5 NZPA - John Kirwan's sage advice will be ringing in Zac Guildford's ears as he tries to control the high emotion of an All Blacks test rugby debut on Sunday (NZT).

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Tokyo, Nov 1 NZPA - Cory Jane ticked both boxes; master of the one-liner and bona fide All Blacks rugby winger after another impressive display against the Wallabies.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Tokyo, Oct 31 NZPA - Richie McCaw is baffled his long-time rugby sparring partner George Smith isn't starting tomorrow, while his new opposite Rocky Elsom is just itching to prove he's the man to inspire the Wallabies.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Tokyo, Oct 30 NZPA - Phase two of an indifferent rugby year starts tomorrow for Richie McCaw's All Blacks, who says his side are on edge and desperate to maintain their high standards from Wellington.