By Mark Geenty of NZPA London, Dec 6 NZPA - Victor Matfield and Bryan Habana could barely suppress their grins. Their fourth rugby victory over the All Blacks this year, and both hungry for more in 2010.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA London, Dec 6 NZPA - Victor Matfield and Bryan Habana could barely suppress their grins. Their fourth rugby victory over the All Blacks this year, and both hungry for more in 2010.

London, Dec 5 NZPA - Some Bryan Habana magic helped the Barbarians stun the All Blacks 25-18 and rob them of an unbeaten six-match rugby tour at Twickenham here today.

London, Dec 5 NZPA - The Barbarians beat the All Blacks 25-18 in their rugby match at Twickenham here today. Scores:- Barbarians 25 (Bryan Habana 3 tries; Matt Giteau pen, 2 con, Morne Steyn pen) All Blacks 18 (Ben Smith, Anthony Boric tries; Stephen Donald pen, con, Mike Delany pen).

London, Dec 5 NZPA - The Barbarians lead the All Blacks 14-10 at halftime in their rugby match at Twickenham here today. NZPA SYD mg ljm

Wellington, Dec 4 NZPA - All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, star first five-eighth Dan Carter and Taranaki hooker Andrew Hore were today named as nominees for the rugby player of the year award.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA London, Dec 3 NZPA - The mere fact Stephen Donald will trot onto Twickenham in the All Blacks No 10 rugby jersey on Sunday (NZT) is something of a personal triumph.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA London, Dec 3 NZPA - Coach Nick Mallett reckons his thrown-together Barbarians would be favourites if they took on the All Blacks after six weeks' rugby preparation.

Taika Waititi's latest feature film, BOY, has been selected in competition at the Sundance Film Festival, held in and around Park City, Utah each January and widely regarded as the premiere US showcase for American and international independent film.

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London, Dec 3 NZPA - All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says the high of the demolition of France and a relaxed buildup has helped him brace his weary body for one final rugby match here at Twickenham.