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Steve Hansen backs Aaron Smith despite latest allegations

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Steve Hansen backs Aaron Smith despite latest allegations

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has backed half-back Aaron Smith to play well in tomorrow’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies despite the latest allegations about his airport “toilet tryst” scandal.

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Evolving Ireland team are going places again under wily Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt: The reality is that we did get them when they were a little bit vulnerable

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Joe Schmidt: The reality is that we did get them when they were a little bit vulnerable

Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery set for debuts against the All Blacks

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Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery set for debuts against the All Blacks

We haven’t forgotten our 2013 great escape, says All-Blacks coach

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We haven’t forgotten our 2013 great escape, says All-Blacks coach

Ian Foster: Chicago clash ‘pivotal’ to All Blacks’ tour progess

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Ian Foster: Chicago clash ‘pivotal’ to All Blacks’ tour progess

There’s good reason for Ireland to drop debutants in at the Six Nations deep end

There’s good reason for Ireland to drop debutants in at the Six Nations deep end

Is there any such thing as the right time to blood a new cap? In exposing a player to Test rugby for the first time, what are the management hoping to achieve? Is the player in question likely to grow into a key front-line performer down the line or are you picking someone with a view to adding to the depth of your squad, increasing the options available in the event of injury?

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

All Blacks omit Israel Dagg and Cory Jane

All Blacks omit Israel Dagg and Cory Jane

Defending champions New Zealand have announced their 31-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, with Waisake Naholo included but Israel Dagg and Cory Jane among those to miss out.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

We must be wary of BOD, warns Hansen

We must be wary of BOD, warns Hansen

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned his players to expect Brian O’Driscoll to have a massive impact on tomorrow’s Test against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Veteran hooker named in All Blacks team to face Ireland

Veteran hooker named in All Blacks team to face Ireland

Andrew Hore has been named to start against Ireland in what could possibly be his last All Blacks Test.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

Veteran Weepu dropped by All Blacks

Veteran Weepu dropped by All Blacks

New Zealand have selected uncapped scrum half TJ Perenara ahead of veteran Piri Weepu in their squad for the Investec Rugby Championship.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2013

New Zealand get Carter fit

New Zealand get Carter fit

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will start Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham after winning his injury battle.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2012

All Blacks win at the Millennium Stadium

All Blacks win at the Millennium Stadium

Wales 10 New Zealand 33

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

No hiding place for Ireland as All Blacks run riot

New Zealand 60 Ireland 0

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

Injured Heaslip and D’Arcy miss final Test

Injured pair Jamie Heaslip and Gordon D’Arcy are out of Ireland’s Third Test against New Zealand.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2012

Seven new caps in All Blacks squad to face Ireland

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has drafted in seven new caps for the forthcoming Steinlager Series of three Test matches against Ireland.

Sun, 03 Jun, 2012

All Blacks name provisional squad for Irish Tests

New Zealand have announced a 35-player squad to attend two training camps ahead of the three-Test Series against Ireland in June.

Mon, 14 May, 2012