Place: North Harbour Stadium

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South Africa, Ireland's first Test opponents in November, suffer 57-point loss to All Blacks

New Zealand power on.

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Beale blow for Wallabies

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Boks pass bruising test

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Springboks march on

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Johnson confident England won’t suffer Royal distraction

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Habana sets try record as South Africa romp to 87-point win

SA wrap up bonus point in first half

HT: South Africa 31 Namibia 0

Thu, 22 Sep, 2011

Habana hails fighting Irish

SOUTH AFRICA’S flying wing Bryan Habana has praised Ireland for shaking up the World Cup following their famous win over Australia.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2011

Aussies find feet but Horwill sees room for improvement

AUSTRALIA captain James Horwill says his side can improve after opening their World Cup campaign with a 32-6 win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2011

Australia turn on the style in second half

Australia 32 Italy 6

Sun, 11 Sep, 2011

France survive against spirited Japanese

France 47 Japan 21

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011

Mallett faces tough opener in New Zealand

Italy coach Nick Mallett believes his side have been handed the toughest opening assignment of any team at the World Cup as they prepare to face Tri Nations champions Australia in Pool C on Sunday.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011

Brumbies considering move for Ireland’s backs coach Gaffney

IRELAND backs coach Alan Gaffney yesterday emerged as a shock candidate for the vacant coach’s job at Australian giants the Brumbies.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2011

All Black chiefs bid to take Thomond’s sound of silence home

NEW ZEALAND rugby chiefs want to replicate the Thomond Park experience in their own stadia next year.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2008

Date set for 2011 World Cup venues decision

The decision on which venues will host World Cup quarter-final matches in 2011 is expected to be announced in early September.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2008

Samoa calls Mapasua's number

London Irish centre Seilala Mapasua has been named by Manu Samoa coach Michael Jones for the Pacific Five Nations campaign.

Tue, 30 May, 2006

Woodwards expects Back at his best

Lions coach Clive Woodward has predicted that England veteran Neil Back will deliver a “super-charged” performance when he returns from suspension in Wednesday’s clash against Wellington.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005

Fiji demolition no help for All Blacks coach

New Zealand 91 Fiji 0

Sat, 11 Jun, 2005

Jenkins spells it out for Lions

PERHAPS it needed someone who had never been a Lion to put them straight.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2005

O’Sullivan determined to get his backs up

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN believes his Lions backs are gradually developing an understanding ahead of the tour opener against Bay of Plenty on Saturday.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2005

Lions indulge in childsplay

THE British and Irish Lions today continued their charm offensive in New Zealand amid local criticism of the level of secrecy and security at their training sessions.

Tue, 31 May, 2005

Dramatic traditional welcome for Lions

In dramatic surroundings, with the sky darkening and steam rising through the volcanic earth, British and Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll and tour manager Bill Beaumont today accepted the traditional Maori challenge.

Sun, 29 May, 2005

Lions don't want easy options: O'Sullivan

British & Irish Lions coach Eddie O’Sullivan is convinced a fierce collision against Bay of Plenty next Saturday will lay the ideal foundations for a Test series win over New Zealand – and he is relishing the prospect.

Sat, 28 May, 2005

All blacks warm-up against Fiji

NEW ZEALAND will prepare for the Test series against the Lions with a warm-up match against Fiji.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004