Person: Nonu

The eight who will make the Champions Cup quarter-finals great

Simon Lewis on the key gamebreakers in the four Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2017

French tradition, Irish bottle and the new green wave

The thing with Ireland is they have to get angry, writes Ronan O’Gara

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Wasps ‘gutted’ as late Drew Mitchell try extends Toulon’s run

Champions Cup

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

French heart beats loudly at Toulon ahead of Leinster clash

Mourad Boudjellal is not a man to shy away from a fight and the Toulon president was in characteristically combative mood last week. 

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

New Zealand won't rest after World Cup success

The seeds for New Zealand’s World Cup success last weekend were sown in 2007 during one of the darkest times in the history of the All Blacks.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

New Zealand’s intoxicating potion of power and poetry seals World Cup

New Zealand 34 Australia 17<br>The final had been fought, victory was secured, and the famous gold trophy regained by its rightful holders. 

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Cheika accidentally reveals Wallabies' game-plan for Rugby World Cup final

Australia have blundered on the eve of the World Cup final by accidentally revealing elements of their game-plan for dethroning New Zealand.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Reality check for Munster rugby

IT’S difficult to escape the feeling that Munster’s comprehensive defeat at the hands of Saracens was an accident waiting to happen, says Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

BERNARD JACKMAN: Rethinking our provincial approach

Leinster have the quality to win out but Clermont, Toulon, Northampton or Bath are the more likely winners.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Lancaster to focus on backline after All Black mauling

New Zealand 28 England 27

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

All Blacks edge England battle

New Zealand 28 England 27

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

England fail at final hurdle against Kiwis

England slipped to a painful late defeat in their first Test against New Zealand knowing that a glorious opportunity to topple the world champions had eluded them.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2014

Heroic Ireland denied at the death

Ireland 22 New Zealand 24

Sun, 24 Nov, 2013

Destiny beckons for fearsome All Blacks

England 22 New Zealand 30

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

Bonus-point win over Pumas puts All Blacks closer to title

Argentina 15 New Zealand 33

Sun, 29 Sep, 2013

All Blacks thrash France in Christchurch

New Zealand 30 France 0

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

All Blacks win Rugby Championship with 100% record

South Africa 16 New Zealand 32

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

Sonny Bill stripped of clothes

He’s got the starting jersey tomorrow — but Sonny Bill Williams hasn’t got many other clothes.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Hosts wary of O'Driscoll comeback

All Blacks pair Sonny Bill Williams and Ma’a Nonu believe Brian O’Driscoll’s return makes Ireland a much more dangerous prospect for this year's New Zealand tour which gets underway Saturday.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2012

Henry hails outstanding All Blacks performance

NEW ZEALAND head coach Graham Henry hailed the All Blacks’ 20-6 destruction of Australia in the Rugby World Cup semi-final as “outstanding”.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Intense All Blacks book place in final with Australia win

New Zealand 20 Australia 6

Sun, 16 Oct, 2011

Henry hails Black power

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.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2011

New Zealand run 13 tries past hapless Japan

New Zealand 83 Japan 7

Fri, 16 Sep, 2011

Slow start irks McCaw

FIRST, something we expected — a New Zealand win.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011

New Zealand romp to opening win

New Zealand 41 Tonga 10

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011

All Blacks mix it up for World Cup opener

A number of New Zealand fringe players have been given their chance to impress along with a solid mix of experience for Friday’s World Cup opener against Tonga.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

Wallabies lift Tri Nations title after win over All Blacks

Australia 25 New Zealand 20

Sat, 27 Aug, 2011

Blacks pick strongest side

NEW ZEALAND have named what appears to be their first-choice side for Saturday’s Tri-Nations decider against the Wallabies.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2011

New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand 30 Australia 14

Sat, 06 Aug, 2011

Nonu makes switch to Blues

ONE-TIME Munster Rugby target Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Auckland Blues after committing to New Zealand rugby for two more seasons.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2011

Nonu dismisses Montpellier link

New Zealand international Ma'a Nonu has dismissed suggestions he is to join Montpellier - and denied he has been in talks with any French club.

Tue, 10 May, 2011

Nonu Munster move unlikely

MUNSTER’S interest in signing New Zealand legend Ma’a Nonu has been put on hold and it’s now apparent he won’t figure in their plans for at least another 18 months, if at all.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

Munster silent on Nonu link

NEW ZEALAND’S iconic midfielder Ma’a Nonu has been linked with a move to Munster after World Cup 2011.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2010

Springboks end tour with loss

Barbarians 26 South Africa 20

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

Williams: I felt like an All Black ‘extra’

NEW ZEALAND centre Sonny Bill Williams will be one of the main box-office attractions when the tourists face Wales today, but admits he felt like an “extra” when he first joined up with the All Blacks.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2010

No historic win but Irish pride intact

Ireland 18 New Zealand 38

Sat, 20 Nov, 2010

Nonu ready to fight for centre slot despite the arrival of Williams

IMPRESSIVE as the New Zealand starting 15 for today’s Test against Ireland undoubtedly is, the true barometer of the All Blacks’ current strength will lie on the Aviva Stadium benches as well as on armchairs dotted around the North and South Islands.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2010

Ford drives for ‘old-fashioned’ Test

ENGLAND’s defence coach Mike Ford last night dismissed the try-laden Tri-Nations as not being proper Test rugby.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

All Blacks all-conquering

Australia 22 New Zealand 23

Sat, 11 Sep, 2010

Henry rings the changes despite rout of Wallabies

NEW ZEALAND have made three changes to the side that hammered Australia 49-28 in Melbourne on Saturday for this weekend’s return match in Christchurch.

Wed, 04 Aug, 2010

Three changes for All Blacks

New Zealand have made three changes to the side that hammered Australia 49-28 in Melbourne on Saturday for this weekend's return match in Christchurch.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2010

Pressure growing on coach Deans as All Blacks overpower Australia

ROBBIE DEANS has faced pressure before, but the vultures are circling after Saturday’s disaster in Melbourne.

Mon, 02 Aug, 2010

Matfield hits out at Irish refs

SOUTH AFRICA lock Victor Matfield was yesterday despairing at the way Irish referees Alan Lewis and Alain Rolland have policed the breakdown, following his side’s second successive Tri Nations defeat to New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2010