
Rugby: Dragon too often slain by the underdog
Welsh have painful memories of losing to Pacific Islanders, writes Dana Johannsen.
Welsh have painful memories of losing to Pacific Islanders, writes Dana Johannsen.
It was a pressure kick in front of a hostile crowd - but Brian McKechnie nailed it, writes Grant Bradley
The All Blacks have created some rich rugby rivalries since 1903.
Having shown the rapier, the All Blacks delivered the bludgeon to slowly bash the resistance out of the Welsh last night.
Like some well-planned time bomb, the All Blacks flicked a switch after 40 minutes last night and exploded in deadly fashion.
Things are not the same down south. Carisbrook is in its death roll, the students' soakhole at the Gardies is closing...
A controversial TMO decision has ruled against a 23rd-minute touchdown by Gareth Anscombe. Footage from Sky
Steve Hansen takes aim at Wales coach Warren Gatland as the ABs fight clear Dan Carter of a dangerous high tackle charge.
The All Blacks failed to impress British rugby writers, who identified Dan Carter and Welsh bumbling as the difference between the sides.