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Mitchell thought intruder was a joke
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell initially thought a home invasion in South Africa that left him with stab wounds was a prank.

Kiwis in action - Day 8
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:

<i>Richard Loe</i>: Timing all wrong for Boks to play political game
It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.

The First Son's amazing year of travels around the world
If the Prime Minister's son isn't New Zealand's luckiest teenager, he could at least be one of the most well-travelled.

Rugby: Tri-Nations series heroes, villains and magic moments
Captain Courageous, his slimline teammate - and the odd incendiary comment. It had it all.

Cricket: CD pipped after Finch stunner
Central Districts were pipped at the post as they suffered their second loss at the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

Super Rugby 2011 details revealed (read the draw)
The Super Rugby competition next year will include 31 more games with an emphasis on local derbies, it was announced today.

<i>Peter Bills:</i> A heart-thumping match
Has there ever been a more sensational finish in the history of test rugby? And with so much hanging on the result.

Rugby: Wallabies confident second time around
The Wallabies are confident a second straight test against South Africa will boost their quest for a hoodoo-busting win.

Rugby: Wallabies pick kickfest with return of Steyn
The Wallabies expect it to rain kicks on Sunday after South Africa named long-range bomber Frans Steyn at fullback.

South African media face censorship
The South African Government has been accused of resorting to censorship reminiscent of the apartheid era.

All Blacks' Tri-Nations triumph
See all the action from this morning's thrilling All Blacks win over South Africa in Soweto.