Hore claims All Black improvement New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore is confident the All Blacks will show further improvement in their set-piece when they take on South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Jul 09
Hore claims All Black improvement New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore is confident the All Blacks will show further improvement in their set-piece when they take on South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Jul 09
All Blacks show two changes New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made two changes to his team for the Tri-Nations match against South Africa on Saturday, both coming in the backline where Joe Rokocoko and Brendon Leonard have been drafted in. Rugby • 23 Jul 09
All Blacks show two changes New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made two changes to his team for the Tri-Nations match against South Africa on Saturday, both coming in the backline where Joe Rokocoko and Brendon Leonard have been drafted in. Rugby • 23 Jul 09
Fourie replaces Jacobs for Boks South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has backed Jaque Fourie to fill the void created by the loss of centre Adi Jacobs for the Springboks' Tri-Nations opener against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jul 09
Fourie replaces Jacobs for Boks South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has backed Jaque Fourie to fill the void created by the loss of centre Adi Jacobs for the Springboks' Tri-Nations opener against New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jul 09
'Rusty' All Blacks need to improve Wayne Smith has conceded New Zealand were a 'little rusty' against Australia in their opening Tri-Nations fixture last weekend but insists they will improve when they come up against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jul 09
'Rusty' All Blacks need to improve Wayne Smith has conceded New Zealand were a 'little rusty' against Australia in their opening Tri-Nations fixture last weekend but insists they will improve when they come up against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Jul 09
Munster confirm De Villiers signing Munster have announced the signing of South African centre Jean de Villiers. Rugby • 20 Jul 09
Munster confirm De Villiers signing Munster have announced the signing of South African centre Jean de Villiers. Rugby • 20 Jul 09
New Zealand 22-16 Australia New Zealand opened the defence of their Tri-Nations title with a 22-16 victory over Australia at Eden Park this morning. Rugby • 18 Jul 09
New Zealand 22-16 Australia New Zealand opened the defence of their Tri-Nations title with a 22-16 victory over Australia at Eden Park this morning. Rugby • 18 Jul 09
Giteau demands Aussie focus Matt Giteau has called on his Australia team-mates to show more of a ruthless streak as they look to end their Eden Park hoodoo against New Zealand this Saturday. Rugby • 16 Jul 09
Giteau demands Aussie focus Matt Giteau has called on his Australia team-mates to show more of a ruthless streak as they look to end their Eden Park hoodoo against New Zealand this Saturday. Rugby • 16 Jul 09
Williams to play all of Super 14 Injured lock Ali Williams is to bring forward his 'sabbatical' and return for the full Super 14 in 2010. Rugby • 03 Jul 09
Williams to play all of Super 14 Injured lock Ali Williams is to bring forward his 'sabbatical' and return for the full Super 14 in 2010. Rugby • 03 Jul 09
Tuqiri's contract ended by ARU The Australian Rugby Union has terminated the contract of winger Lote Tuqiri, effective immediately. Rugby • 01 Jul 09
Tuqiri's contract ended by ARU The Australian Rugby Union has terminated the contract of winger Lote Tuqiri, effective immediately. Rugby • 01 Jul 09
SA hanging on to RWC hopes South Africa have not given up hope of hosting the Rugby World Cup in either 2015 or 2019 despite failing to win the recommendation of the tournament organisers. Rugby • 01 Jul 09
SA hanging on to RWC hopes South Africa have not given up hope of hosting the Rugby World Cup in either 2015 or 2019 despite failing to win the recommendation of the tournament organisers. Rugby • 01 Jul 09
Raging Bulls impress Lions camp Warren Gatland believes the Blue Bulls' stunning Super 14 triumph has underlined how tough a task the British and Irish Lions face in South Africa. Rugby • 03 Jun 09
Raging Bulls impress Lions camp Warren Gatland believes the Blue Bulls' stunning Super 14 triumph has underlined how tough a task the British and Irish Lions face in South Africa. Rugby • 03 Jun 09
World Cup winner Willemse retires South Africa winger Ashwin Willemse has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect at the age of 27. Rugby • 30 Mar 09
World Cup winner Willemse retires South Africa winger Ashwin Willemse has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect at the age of 27. Rugby • 30 Mar 09
Argentina aiming for 2011 Tri-Nations Argentina are hoping to compete in the 2011 Tri-Nations, the country's governing body confirmed on Sunday. Rugby • 19 Oct 08
Argentina aiming for 2011 Tri-Nations Argentina are hoping to compete in the 2011 Tri-Nations, the country's governing body confirmed on Sunday. Rugby • 19 Oct 08
All Blacks boss happy to answer detractors Graham Henry described his ‘personal satisfaction’ at having confounded his critics by leading New Zealand to the Tri-Nations title following last year's World Cup failure. Rugby • 15 Oct 08
All Blacks boss happy to answer detractors Graham Henry described his ‘personal satisfaction’ at having confounded his critics by leading New Zealand to the Tri-Nations title following last year's World Cup failure. Rugby • 15 Oct 08
Australia could play All Blacks in London Australia could play New Zealand at Twickenham if ambitious plans come to fruition. Rugby • 24 Sep 08
Australia could play All Blacks in London Australia could play New Zealand at Twickenham if ambitious plans come to fruition. Rugby • 24 Sep 08
Carter drawn by Heineken Cup New Zealand star Daniel Carter revealed the lure of Heineken Cup rugby attracted him to French side Perpignan. Rugby • 23 Sep 08
Carter drawn by Heineken Cup New Zealand star Daniel Carter revealed the lure of Heineken Cup rugby attracted him to French side Perpignan. Rugby • 23 Sep 08
All Blacks claim Tri-Nations New Zealand claimed an unprecedented fourth consecutive Tri Nations title following their 28-24 win against Australia at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 15 Sep 08
All Blacks claim Tri-Nations New Zealand claimed an unprecedented fourth consecutive Tri Nations title following their 28-24 win against Australia at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 15 Sep 08
SA statement against racism South Africa's rugby players will make a bold statement against racism in the country after two incidents in the past weeks brought the issue to the forefront once again. Rugby • 12 Sep 08
SA statement against racism South Africa's rugby players will make a bold statement against racism in the country after two incidents in the past weeks brought the issue to the forefront once again. Rugby • 12 Sep 08
All Blacks to target Giteau New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has warned his opposite number, Australia's Matt Giteau, to expect some extra attention ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations decider in Brisbane. Rugby • 11 Sep 08
All Blacks to target Giteau New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has warned his opposite number, Australia's Matt Giteau, to expect some extra attention ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations decider in Brisbane. Rugby • 11 Sep 08
NZ put 100 past Manu Samoa Rampant New Zealand ran in 15 tries against a depleted Manu Samoa to make the most of their last chance to prepare for next week's Tri-Nations decider against Australia in Brisbane. Rugby • 03 Sep 08
NZ put 100 past Manu Samoa Rampant New Zealand ran in 15 tries against a depleted Manu Samoa to make the most of their last chance to prepare for next week's Tri-Nations decider against Australia in Brisbane. Rugby • 03 Sep 08
McCaw looks set to face Wallabies All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes injured skipper Richie McCaw is unlikely to play in next week's Test against Samoa but should be fit for the Tri-Nations decider against Australia in a fortnight. Rugby • 30 Aug 08
McCaw looks set to face Wallabies All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes injured skipper Richie McCaw is unlikely to play in next week's Test against Samoa but should be fit for the Tri-Nations decider against Australia in a fortnight. Rugby • 30 Aug 08
Montogomery retires from Springboks South Africa's most-capped player Percy Montgomery announced his retirement from international rugby after the Springboks' 53-8 win over Australia at Coca-Cola Park today. Rugby • 31 Aug 08
Montogomery retires from Springboks South Africa's most-capped player Percy Montgomery announced his retirement from international rugby after the Springboks' 53-8 win over Australia at Coca-Cola Park today. Rugby • 31 Aug 08
South Africa 53-8 Australia South Africa bounced back from two home defeats in emphatic style to register their biggest ever win over Australia at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. Rugby • 30 Aug 08
South Africa 53-8 Australia South Africa bounced back from two home defeats in emphatic style to register their biggest ever win over Australia at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. Rugby • 30 Aug 08
South Africa 15-27 Australia Australia beat South Africa 27-15 to end the world champions' hopes of winning the Tri-nations title. Rugby • 25 Aug 08
South Africa 15-27 Australia Australia beat South Africa 27-15 to end the world champions' hopes of winning the Tri-nations title. Rugby • 25 Aug 08
Elsom included in Australia squad Flanker Rocky Elsom has been included in Australia's squad for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash with South Africa in Durban after recovering from a foot injury. Rugby • 21 Aug 08
Elsom included in Australia squad Flanker Rocky Elsom has been included in Australia's squad for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash with South Africa in Durban after recovering from a foot injury. Rugby • 21 Aug 08
