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NZ dollar recovers after big retreat
The New Zealand dollar slowly recovered yesterday after it fell to its lowest level against the greenback in nearly four weeks overnight after a shelling exchange on the Korean peninsula added to the US currency's appeal as a safe haven.
Irish PM staring down the barrel
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is clinging to the reins of power in Dublin.
<i>Peter Bills:</i> Woeful refs too protected
Stephen Ferris did the unthinkable at the weekend. He publicly criticised a referee for his performance.
Eurozone future not bright, despite Irish rescue
Ireland's travails may be short-lived, but the eurozone's future is not looking good.
All Blacks-Ireland: The stats don't lie
There were milestones aplenty when the All Blacks beat Ireland on Sunday but who led the team in key statistics?
All Blacks: Donnelly's tour over
All Blacks lock Tom Donnelly's Grand Slam rugby tour is over due to a knee injury suffered during the win against Ireland.
<i>Gregor Paul:</i> Brave Irish ran out of steam
Brave new Ireland, roared and harried for much of this game but a little like their broken economy, ran out of steam.
All Blacks surge past Ireland
The All Blacks are one win away from a fourth Grand Slam after a hard fought victory over Ireland in Dublin this morning.
All Blacks: Thorn ruled out of test
Brad Thorn is a late withdrawal from the All Blacks side to face Ireland, with Anthony Boric stepping up.
<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Munster's Kiwi men feeling right at home
Dylan Cleaver catches up with two ex-All Blacks who helped Munster upset the Wallabies mid-week.
All Blacks: Smith, Nonu reunited for Ireland
The Sonny Bill Williams experiment has been placed on the back burner for the Irish leg of the All Blacks Grand Slam rugby tour.