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Were the cards deserved?
A close look at the two yellow cards in last night's 12-12 draw between the All Blacks and Wallabies. Were they deserved? Courtesy Sky Skport
A close look at the two yellow cards in last night's 12-12 draw between the All Blacks and Wallabies. Were they deserved? Courtesy Sky Skport
The All Blacks unbeaten run continues but their run of consecutive victories is over. The record of 18 wins is not theirs and they can't really have much complaint about it.
Joseph Parker meets Larry Holmes, a 64-year-old former heavyweight champion of the world. He was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1978-85, fought professionally 75 times, lost six, which he disputes to this day, and was knocked out only once - by Mike Tyson in 1988.
Fairytales do come true after all. The Waratahs, after 18 seasons of underachievement, finally won their first Super Rugby title tonight. Bernard Foley and Richie McCaw reflect on the Waratahs victory. Plenty could be made of the decision by Craig Joubert to penalise Richie McCaw for coming in from the side, but in the overall wash up, neither side could really complain.
The 31-strong squad, which will again be captained by the All Blacks indomitable, regular skipper Richie McCaw, features the return of the world's leading test points scorer Daniel Carter, who is back in the national side after his extended break; and the return of Blues and Auckland outside back Charles Piutau and Chiefs and Bay of Plenty loose forward Sam Cane.
The Crusaders are ready for their semifinal against the Sharks, expecting a strong set piece from the South Africans to be matched by an 'All Black' tight five and two AB skippers playing in the loose. Kieran Read, Richie McCaw and coach Todd Blackadder keen for finals football.
Kevin Skinner, the All Black prop and heavyweight boxer, has died. He was 86. Skinner made his name for Otago and was selected for the 1949 All Black tour of South Africa as a 21-year-old. It has long been told that Skinner was selected to "sort out" the South African props, though some believe the amount of rough play he was involved in have been greatly exaggerated. Skinner was New Zealand heavyweight boxing champion in 1947.
A good night's work led to a good night's kip for the Crusaders. They got their four-try victory and with it, the near certainty that the Sharks, who played overnight, couldn't knock them out of second place. It was a nice place for the Crusaders and nothing less than they deserved. Both teams are in the playoffs but only one looked like they should be. Only one looked like they have any hope of being a threat in the knock-out rounds.
A stunning first half led the All Blacks to a 36-13 win over England, All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw and Coach Steve Hansen react to the series victroy. England coaches Stuart Lancaster and Andt Farrell lament lost chances in the three matches.
A stunning first half led the All Blacks to a 36-13 win over England, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, and Dane Coles recount how the victory was won post match.
The Herald Rugby team of Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry along with Radio Sports Nigel Yalden are beneath Hamilton's stadium reviewing the All Blacks 3-0 series win over England.
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is keen to beat England and take the series 3-0 in Hamilton, knowing England backs coach Andy Farrell is backing his team to overcome the narrow losses and avoid the whitewash.
Last week Cory Jane says he forgot to bring his hands, the All Black wing explains his form and what he has to do for the third test against England.
New All Black centre Malakai Fekitoa is set to start for the All Blacks against England in Hamilton on Saturday, Coach Steve Hansen and fellow AB's Aaron Smith, Cory Jane, and Ben Smith tell of his talent and humble potential.
Malakai Fekitoa will make his starting debut for the All Blacks this weekend but that honour could have easily belonged to Beauden Barrett. Hansen is also trusting Fekitoa will make a difference in midfield on Saturday night.'Trust your instincts'
The Rugby Herald team of Gregor Paul and Nigel Yalden are in Hamilton at the All Black team naming and give their thoughts on the 3rd test against England and the changes to both teams.
England have travelled to Christchurch to play the '4th Test' according to forwards coach Graham Rowntree, captain Ed Slater and his team are keen to impress World Cup selectors and support the earthquake rebuild of the city.
All Blacks centre Conrad Smith will miss the third test against England and is in doubt for the remainder of the Super Rugby season after breaking a bone in his hand. Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen front the Hamilton media as they look to continue to 'make things tough for England.
A security guard who came under fire yesterday for the hard-hitting tackle of a streaker during Saturday night's All Blacks game acted quickly to prevent disruption on the pitch, Forsyth Barr Stadium chief executive Terry Davies spoke to media about that tackle.
England coached Andy Farrel and Stuart Lancaster lament the critical decision making that let the All Blacks dominate the third quarter of Dunedin's second test match.
Now sitting one short of the record for major test playing nations, the All Blacks will certainly deserve all the accolades coming their way if No17 is accrued in Hamilton next week.
Last night a streaker was slammed in a tackle by security during the All Blacks versus England match. Warning: This video contains a streaker and explicit language. Courtesy Youtube/J Malcolm-Smith
Hear the All Blacks post match after their 28-27 victory against England, Brodie Retallick, Jerome Kaino, Ben Smith and Ma'a Nonu tell what the match was like.
Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen celebrate a hard fought All Blacks victory and repelling a determined England challenge 28-27 in Dunedin.
Gregor Paul and Nigel Yalden are in Dunedin and give their opinions on the All Blacks 28-27 victory over England and the changes made in the All Blacks.
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes the under pressure All Blacks will improve 30% and his pack has to match the intensity in a true test of running rugby.
No one does matter of fact quite like Richie McCaw. He hasn't bought into any of the hype and theories washing around in Dunedin in the build up to Saturday's test. For him, it has been business pretty much as usual. But not quite. There has been a little extra edge and tension within the All Blacks. Not because they are feeling the external pressure - but because, despite winning in Auckland, they didn't meet their own high standards.
Head coach Stuart Lancaster knows with the roof over Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium it will provide perfect conditions for both teams making for a great match.