Person: Jock Hobbs

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All Blacks mourn loss of ‘saviour’ Hobbs

A head injury prematurely terminated his playing career and a serious illness ended Jock Hobbs’ weighty off-field contributions to rugby before ultimately claiming his life.

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IRB satisfied with World Cup work

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Hobbs backs All Blacks’ coaches

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Henry gets new deal with All Blacks

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Fierce rivals could open World Cup

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England to contest Hillary trophy

IRB reveals new get-tough plans to tackle foul play

The International Rugby Board (IRB) is to introduce a new tough but more rational policy to deal with illegal and foul-play offenders.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2006

Umaga quits All Blacks

All Blacks captain Tana Umaga has announced his retirement from international rugby.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

Kiwis claim shock win in battle for RWC 2011

NEW ZEALAND will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup after beating Japan and South Africa in an International Rugby Board secret ballot in Dublin.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

IRB vote for Kiwi World Cup

New Zealand will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup after winning today’s vote by members of the International Rugby Board council.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

New Zealand to use tour to stake claim to host World Cup

NEW ZEALAND will use the Grand Slam tour of the northern hemisphere to stake a claim to hosting the 2011 World Cup.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2005

New Zealand launch World Cup bid

The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed it will lodge a bid to host the 2011 World Cup.

Wed, 11 May, 2005

Henry's All Blacks contract extended

Graham Henry and his assistants Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have had their contracts extended until the end of 2007.

Fri, 06 May, 2005

Not All Black and white

LAST Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the traditional end-of-tour meeting of the Barbarians and New Zealand in Twickenham.

Wed, 08 Dec, 2004

Mitchell launches bid to regain All Blacks job

John Mitchell’s public campaign to be re-appointed All Blacks coach got underway this weekend as the New Zealand Rugby Union began advertising the position in national newspapers.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2003

Discipline the key to Australian victory

ONE WORD will sum up Australia's approach to today's Rugby World Cup final discipline.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

All Blacks invite applications from coaches

The job of All Blacks head coach is up for grabs after New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs invited applications for the role.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003