Carter, a brave but normally clinical rather than ferocious tackler, had clearly decided that this was not a moment for taking prisoners.

Star All Blacks rugby first five-eighth Dan Carter has been handed a one-match ban for a dangerous high tackle on Wales halfback Martin Roberts.

Singer John Mayer has defended Britney Spears for lip-synching while on tour in Australia.

Warren Gatland is obviously licking his lips at the prospect of becoming the first Wales coach in 56 years to beat the All Blacks.

John Kirwan's sage advice will be ringing in Zac Guildford's ears on Sunday.

There have been six changes to the All Blacks starting 15 to face Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.

Dan Carter arriving in Cardiff with a suspect calf, confident he'll be fit to play, but by no means certain. History does love repeating itself.

Wales would do world rugby a favour by dealing to the pompous, coach-cycling Kiwis, writes Chris Rattue.

There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.

Banish chocolate bars and lock up gobstoppers - letting children eat sweets could turn them into serial killers.

NSW residents are warned to stay inside as a second dust storm 200km wide hits Sydney.

A Facebook page set up by prison officers to vent their anger could now get them fired instead.

Wales and England will fancy their chances of beating the All Blacks on their spring tour to the Northern Hemisphere, former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick has warned.

It has emerged that police officers in Strathclyde, Scotland visited the home of a three-year-old after receiving a complaint of damage to household property