Wales 10 New Zealand 33

Scotland 22 New Zealand 51

Scotland 22 New Zealand 51

It was always going to be a monumental challenge playing the world champions on their home turf, but any notions Ireland could catch the All Blacks cold on their first run-out of the season were quickly dispelled at Eden Park on Saturday.

Ospreys coaching director Scott Johnson is to quit his post at the end of this season.

A STONY-FACED Graham Henry drew a line under reports All Blacks had been drinking in the build-up to yesterday’s World Cup quarter-final, saying he had “dealt with it”.

NEW ZEALAND rolled over Canada in their World Cup encounter in Pool A in Wellington but the performance of Dan Carter’s replacement gave the All Blacks cause for concern.

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry praised an impressive showing by Sonny Bill Williams after the All Blacks romped to an 83-7 victory over Japan at Hamilton’s Waikato Stadium yesterday.

New Zealand 83 Japan 7

New Zealand 60 Fiji 14

Hooker Andrew Hore looks set to miss New Zealand’s Tests against Ireland and Wales in June after dislocating his shoulder during the Hurricanes’ 32-16 Super 14 defeat against the Waratahs.

AN Irish Examiner investigation into the scourge of unfinished estates has shown how thousands of householders are living in developments where unsurfaced roads, poor drainage, open sewage treatment plants and no public lighting are the norm.

NEW ZEALAND yesterday filed an official complaint over what they believe was an eye-gouge on prop Tony Woodcock following their crushing win over France in Marseilles on Saturday.

MARTIN JOHNSON’S bid to keep his management team in place for the Six Nations could be undermined after it emerged Mike Ford is being considered for the England rugby league head coach’s job.

ALL BLACKS star Dan Carter has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts during Saturday’s Test match.

Wales 12 New Zealand 19

NEW ZEALAND were left to lament costly errors after going down 28-19 to South Africa in the Tri-Nations match in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

FORMER New Zealand flanker Jerry Collins, pictured, will leave Toulon this summer after agreeing a move to the Ospreys.

Former New Zealand flanker Jerry Collins will leave Toulon this summer after agreeing a move to the Ospreys.

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry has refused to get into a war of words with South Africa counterpart Peter de Villiers after the latter accused the All Blacks of cheating in the scrums.

Australia’s competition to see how far someone can throw a tuna will be missing something next year: the fish.

A MAJOR talking point in the lead-up to the All Black’s game against Portugal on Saturday has been the physical disparity between the teams.

Border Reivers 26 Cardiff Blues 23

Edinburgh 30 Borders 25

WALES fitness coach Andrew Hore is concerned about an increase in injuries caused by the brutal nature of the modern game and the intensity of the fixture list.

Wales fitness coach Andrew Hore is concerned about an increase in injuries caused by the brutal nature of the modern game and the intensity of the fixture list.

Wales 3 New Zealand 41

Borders 0 Ulster 27

Border Reivers 23 Edinburgh Gunners 11

Border Reivers 23 Edinburgh Gunners 11

Connacht 15 Border Reivers 17

Border Reivers 16 Ospreys 6

Comeback hero Gregor Townsend faces a long spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury while setting up a try at Netherdale.

Munster 9 Border Reivers 7

Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy improved his chances of making the Lions’ Test team with a impressive display in today’s victory over Taranaki.

Taranaki 14 British and Irish Lions 36

Geordan Murphy could have been forgiven for kissing goodbye to any hopes of wearing the Lions fullback jersey in the Test series against New Zealand after watching Josh Lewsey produced a stunning man-of-the-match display in the Lions’ victory over the Bay of Plenty.

Borders 23 Munster 38

Edinburgh 31 Borders 18

Borders 29 Leinster 16

Borders 29 Leinster 16

Borders 19 Edinburgh 10