All Blacks: All that's wrong is coaches and players - critics
The All Blacks are a sinking ship poised for a record third domestic test loss, say nzherald.co.nz readers and rugby critics.
The All Blacks are a sinking ship poised for a record third domestic test loss, say nzherald.co.nz readers and rugby critics.
Tomorrow's date - Sept 19 - marks the latest a test match has been held on New Zealand soil in 47 years.
There's still time for the All Blacks to get things right before the World Cup, writes Inga Tuigamala.
Jonah Lomu grabbed the headlines this week for his body building exploits but it's another Pacific-born All Blacks winger whose muscled frame is coming under the microscope.
Tom Donnelly will replace Isaac Ross who was one of four players to get the chop.
He predicted the Wallabies were on the verge of "something great" before their Springboks rugby upset, now lock Mark Chisholm reckons they can compound the All Blacks' lineout misery.
Another review into their weekly buildup is under way as the All Blacks seek to end their trend of sleepy first-half performances in test rugby.
It might be music to some ears, but Wallabies rugby coach Robbie Deans insists rabid criticism of the All Blacks can only mean bad news for him.
All Blacks' lineout coach Steve Hansen hit back yesterday at criticism of the team's performance against the Springboks on Saturday.
Selectors will today reveal their side for Saturday's test against the Wallabies.
Don't expect the All Blacks to change their lineout methods ahead of this weekend's Tri-Nations clash with the Wallabies.
World rugby's governing body today hailed the invitation extended to Argentina to join an expanded Tri-Nations series from 2012 as a "significant milestone" in the development of the sport.
Former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick lays into Graham Henry's side after the loss against South Africa.
World media say the All Blacks are no longer the force they were after the latest loss to the Springboks.
All Blacks fans are despairing after Saturday's loss to the Springboks, judging by the hundreds of nzherald.co.nz readers'views pouring in.
The All Blacks' belated burst against the Springboks at Hamilton may have been futile but it was enough to convince Daniel Carter that an improved brand of rugby is not far away.