Wayne Smith

All Blacks: Hobbs' heartfelt gesture sums up season

LONDON - The intensity of the hug when Jock Hobbs squeezed Richie McCaw goodbye rendered the words almost immaterial. There was relief, gratitude and heartfelt thanks all encompassed by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU)...

Nonu comes good at last

New Zealand's Grand Slam tour has thrown up many positives, but perhaps the biggest was the coming of age of Ma'a Nonu.Nonu has promised to become a world-class player for some time now, and his comme...

Sharpe forced out of Baa-Baas clash

FORMER Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe will join current skipper Stirling Mortlock on the Wembley sidelines for tomorrow's tour-ending Barbarians match after it was revealed he played the entire Wales Test with a broken thumb.

Barnes vital part of future: O'Neill

FOR one scary moment, Australian Rugby Union CEO John O'Neill was given a glimpse of life for the Wallabies without Matt Giteau and it suddenly clarified how important Berrick Barnes has become to the side.

World Cup nightmare buried by Grand Slam says Mealamu

For All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu, New Zealand's World Cup nightmare last year has been buried by the Grand Slam over the four Home Unions. New Zealand were today drawn in the same pool for the 2011 tournament as France,...

England and Wales face tough draw for 2011 Rugby World Cup

England and Wales have missed out on gaining a place in the top four of the International Rugby Board's world rankings following the games on Saturday. The rankings will be used at the draw in London on Monday for the 2011...

Smith opts to stay with All Blacks (NZPA)

Wayne Smith has decided home -- and the All Blacks -- is where his heart is, declaring today he will see out his two-year term as Graham Henry's backs coach after seriously contemplating a career move to Wales.

Muliaina hails class of

All Blacks full-back Mils Muliaina is convinced the current team's success is more remarkable than the New Zealand Grand Slam winners of 2005.The All Blacks' most experienced back was involved in both...

All Blacks: Henry expects Carter to 'mature' in France

LONDON - New Zealand coach Graham Henry said he expected to call upon a "more mature" Dan Carter when the first five-eighths returned to the international scene following a six-month stint with French club Perpignan. The...

The $10m offer Giteau can't accept

MATT Giteau intends taking the next couple of weeks to consider a massive $9.6million offer to join French club Bayonne but Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill remains adamant there is nothing for the Wallabies star to...

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