By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Milan, Nov 13 NZPA - Italy rugby coach Nick Mallett claims the All Blacks have done his side few favours by picking a midweek lineup for tomorrow's (3am NZT) test at San Siro here.

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - New Zealand coach Brian Evans has named newcomer Kelly Brazier at fullback in his side to face England in the first women's rugby test in London on Sunday morning (NZT).

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Black Ferns Coach Brian Evans has named his side to take on England in the first of two Tests on Saturday 14 November at 4.00pm (local time).

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Milan, Nov 13 NZPA - If there is rugby footage of new All Blacks winger Ben Smith floating around in cyberspace, the Italians couldn't find it.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Milan, Nov 13 NZPA - As All Blacks hooker Corey Flynn strolled the streets of London a year ago, arm in plaster, he thought of chucking rugby in.

Again, in Canberra in February when he broke his left arm for a fourth time, he contemplated retirement.

Manchester, England, November 12, 2009 - New Zealand Rugby League officials were today given a revealing behind the scenes look at the world's most popular football club, Manchester United.

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - Axing teams from the Air New Zealand Cup will divide rugby fans just when a united front is needed for the World Cup, says the organiser of petition to be presented to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) today.

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - A petition of 35,000 names seeking to stop four unions being axed from the Air New Zealand Cup competition is to be handed to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) this afternoon.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Milan, Nov 12 NZPA - Given he was being spoon fed by a former Italian supermodel the previous night, Anthony Boric was full of the joys of life at the All Blacks' hotel today.