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Rugby: All Blacks thrash the Wallabies
he World can keep spinning on its axis for another day - because the All Blacks are a long way from falling off any cliff.
he World can keep spinning on its axis for another day - because the All Blacks are a long way from falling off any cliff.
A few issues were raised in Sydney, all of which could be filed under the broader question: does he still have what it takes to run the All Blacks? The answer to that is, yes. Quite emphatically so. That left boot of his was a serious weapon last night and will be so again throughout the World Cup.
Simple rugby - played at speed and with awareness was what blew the Wallabies away. That's all it took - shoulders square to the touchline, lower body positions and greater speed and urgency at the breakdown and hunger.
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw says the Eden Park crowd can help his team put pressure on his old sparring partner Quade Cooper tomorrow. The comment, on the eve of his final test at the All Blacks' fortress, is likely to fuel a response to the Wallabies No10 which always promised to be a hostile one.
Wallaby coach Michael Cheika claims he was unaware of the hostility directed at Quade Cooper in New Zealand but that would not have changed his selection for tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup decider.
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen explains why Victor Vito has been selected and how that affects how many tight forwards as locks may travel to the Rugby World Cup.
If you ask the All Blacks players and the head coach Steve Hansen who is perhaps the world's greatest player (if not the modern era) the name cried out is Richie McCaw.
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen knows what needs to be done to retain the Bledisloe Cup, everyone in the team must do better.
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen fronted the Bledisloe media today and knows the All Blacks have to play their own game to win the Bledisloe Cup.
Kieran Read talks about the preparation heading into the final Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park. Source: AllBlacksTV
New Zealand rugby union captain Richie McCaw gives his view on Australia naming flankers David Pocock and Michael Hooper in their side for the Bledisloe Cup clash at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night. McCaw also reflects on some indifferent form for his side following some squad rotation in the lead-up to the World Cup later in the year. Credit: NZN Video
The All Blacks are looking forward to putting one hand back on the Bledisloe Cup and locking away the Rugby Championship for 2015 by winning the test against the Wallabies in Sydney.
Sonny Bill Williams has delivered a heart felt apology to the Canterbury Bulldogs, seven years after walking out on the rugby league club. Williams made the apology in a video posted to the Canterbury website, in response to being named in the Bulldogs 'team of the decade' on Saturday night. "To anyone I've hurt along the way, I'm very sorry," he said. "I'm very proud, as are my family, to be involved with this team."
All Blacks star lock forward Brodie Retallick looks ahead to the Bledisloe test in Sydney having never been in a losing side against the the Wallabies.
All Blacks centre Conrad Smith feels the team is going 'all right' but needs to step up again to match the physical Wallabies in Sydney. He says the backline needs to create more opportunities in the tests so far.
Here's a glimpse inside the All Blacks gym session with all the weights and chin ups and competition. They train the why they play... to win; and as hard as they can.
Dan Carter knows some members of the current All Blacks have always held the Bledisloe Cup, but he remembers how hard it was to win it back and loves the challenge.
All Blacks openside loose forward Sam Cane has long had to live in the shadow of captain Richie McCaw but needs to be ready to play. He also is aware of the double threat of the Wallaby combination of Hooper and Pocock at the breakdowns.
What about a six-year gap between Rugby World Cups to allow the game to take on a deeper context rather than repeat preparation for the next tournament? It's an idea Sir Brian Lochore has been pushing since the idea of a global tournament was encouraged about 30 years ago. Andrew Mulligan interviews the All Blacks legend at the the NZME. Legends in Black dinner.
The All Blacks won the tight test at Ellis Park 27-20, hear the captains and coaches post match as they review what happened and look ahead to the RWC.
The All Blacks and the Springboks play early Sunday morning, hear both captains before this epic match.
Tony Veitch catches up with the zero to hero All Blacks first five Stephen Donald at the NZME. Legends in Black dinner.
Media conference with coach Steve Hansen and first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga after he was named to start against the Springboks this weekend. Source: AllBlacks.com
Tony Veitch caught up with former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry at the NZME. Legends in Black dinner in Auckland.
Tony Veitch caught up with rugby icon and 1987 winning RWC coach Sir Brian Lochore at the NZME. Legends in Black dinner in Auckland.
Tony Veitch caught up with rugby legend Jonah Lomu at the NZME. Legends in Black dinner in Auckland, it's a rare interview with the All Blacks superstar.
Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden from Radio Sport gives us the rundown on the All Blacks training form ahead of their test against South Africa - with possible thunderstorms on the way.
Between them, they played major roles in delivering some of the most special moments in All Blacks history and all four are hopeful the class of 2015 will create more history. Jonah Lomu, Sir Brian Lochore, Sir Graham Henry and Stephen Donald gathered at Eden Park last night, less than 60 days out from this year's World Cup in Britain.
Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are expecting a close match at Ellis Park as both the Springboks and All Blacks trek to play in the Republic early Sunday morning NZ time.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen comments on the team's weaknesses during the Argentina v New Zealand rugby game, particularly during the lineout drive, and touches on what his side can improve on in the upcoming match against South Africa.