Gregan at risk of losing more than his shirt 2005-09-03 08:15:23
Australian captain George Gregan is suffering one embarrassing moment after another. The Wallabies have had their fifth consecutive loss, their worst losing streak in 36 years, but Gregan is adamant that he will not step down.Full Story...
All Blacks clinch Tri-nations title 2005-09-03 04:24:35
New Zealand have beaten Australia at Eden Park to win the Tri-nations for the sixth time in 10 years.Full Story...
All Blacks back Wallaby captain 2005-09-02 06:11:12
George Gregan will play his 114th Test match in the Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand but his real enemies are Australian rugby fans.Full Story...
All Blacks the favourites for Eden Park clash 2005-09-02 04:17:16
Not even flyhalf Leon MacDonald's nagging injury could put a damper on the All Blacks ahead of their Tri-Nations decider at Eden Park this weekend, writes Chris Foley.Full Story...
Retire? Not yet, says Gregan 2005-09-02 04:17:48
Long-serving Australian captain and halfback George Gregan will equal the world record of 114 Tests when he plays in the Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand.Full Story...
Gregan is dangerous now, says coach 2005-09-01 04:18:44
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith says that under-siege Australia captain George Gregan poses a great threat to the team's chances in the Tri-Nations decider.Full Story...
All Blacks and Wallabies admit to cheating 2005-09-01 04:15:59
The New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies have admitted to cheating in rucks and mauls, but claim they have no choice because the current rules of the game are not being policed properly by rugby officials.Full Story...
Wallabies forced to pick a wing at flyhalf 2005-08-31 07:11:06
Australia, reeling from injuries and poor form, have gambled on radical changes which include playing Mat Rogers at flyhalf for the first time in Saturday's final Tri-Nations rugby Test against New Zealand.Full Story...
Boks need rest now, says Noakes 2005-08-30 07:05:43
Springbok coach Jake White's request that the top Springboks rest ahead of an international tour came as advice from Professor Tim Noakes, the world-renowned fitness guru based at the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town.Full Story...
NZ name Lauaki and Howlett for next clash 2005-08-30 02:32:17
New Zealand have made two changes for the upcoming Tri-nations match against Australia: Waikato flanker Sione Lauaki and Auckland winger Doug Howlett.Full Story...
Boks show how far they have come 2005-08-29 07:10:18
The Springbok's performance in the Vodacom Tri-nations Test can be measured by the bravery and commitment of Schalk Burger, who came back on to the field with several more stitches.Full Story...
Red light for Collins after punch-up 2005-08-29 02:08:02
All Black flank Jerry Collins will miss the Tri-Nations decider against Australia after being banned for two weeks for punching Springbok replacement flyhalf Jaco van der Westhuyzen during Saturday's encounter in Dunedin.Full Story...
Springboks beaten but unbowed 2005-08-28 06:16:43
South Africa's rugby players have left New Zealand resigned to losing their Tri-nations crown but confident they were on the right track to winning an even bigger title in two years.Full Story...
'It's huge and it's marvellous' 2005-08-27 08:41:39
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has praised the Springboks, even though his team won their Tri-Nations battle. "The old rivalry may not have been as strong two or three years ago but it is back," he said.Full Story...
All Blacks victory keeps Tri-Nations alive 2005-08-27 05:22:15
The Springboks have been beaten at the House of Pain again, but still head the Tri-Nations standings after a bruising match against the All Blacks.Full Story...
A try too far for the Boks 2005-08-27 04:33:17
It was a thrilling match and the lead changed hands five times - but the Springboks' three tries against the All Blacks were not enough to take them to the Tri-Nations rugby final next week.Full Story...
All Blacks plan to curb 'human wrecking ball' 2005-08-26 05:34:21
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith says his team have a few tricks up their sleeve to crack the defensive strategy that has underpinned the Springboks' three Tri-Nations wins.Full Story...
Put stigma of Dunedin to rest, says Teichmann 2005-08-26 01:49:26
Whether it is the All Blacks or the Springboks, the team that emerges victorious when they meet can justifiably call itself the best in the world.Full Story...
Punters betting on the Boks to win 2005-08-26 02:33:26
New Zealand punters have let it be known that they are backing South Africa to beat the All Blacks in their Tri-Nations game to be played in Dunedin.Full Story...
Rugby lies down to TV sugar daddy 2005-08-26 05:14:57
On the eve of the Tri-Nations Test match in Dunedin, former New Zealand All Blacks legend Colin Meads says South African rugby is now as powerful as any in the world with its long-term strength and prosperity assured...Full Story...
Steely Boks ready for Pain 2005-08-26 00:44:21
As the battle between the Springboks and New Zealands looms ever closer, visits to the respective camps have been illuminating and mildly surprising. The South Africans have grown quietly confident and are steely in their resolve, while the All Blacks have been a little twitchy.Full Story...
This guy I can't get down and dirty with - Os 2005-08-25 03:03:49
Os du Randt has admitted that he's jealous of New Zealand - but not because of their rugby...Full Story...
All Blacks trawl Springbok videos 2005-08-25 04:47:29
New Zealand rugby coaches will be poring over video footage of unbeaten Tri-Nations champions South Africa to find a way through a seemingly impregnable defence.Full Story...
Versatile backs key for Boks 2005-08-24 05:37:56
The inclusion of De Wet Barry at inside centre and the necessary breaking up of a midfield combination will mean that Jake White's Springbok squad system will be tested as never before when they play the All Blacks in their Tri-Nations Test.Full Story...
All Blacks spy mission may pay off 2005-08-24 00:47:06
Jake White is not being mean-spirited in shutting out the public during Springbok training - it is just that he sees no reason why he should be in a hurry to let the Kiwis know how he is going to revamp his backline after the removal of Breyton Paulse from the right wing position.Full Story...
White moves De Villiers to wing 2005-08-24 02:42:52
South African rugby coach Jake White has moved centre Jean de Villiers to the right wing in a suspension-forced decision for their Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand at Dunedin.Full Story...
Wallabies call up four new players 2005-08-24 01:29:39
Australia have included four new faces in an expanded 28-man squad for their final Tri-nations Test against New Zealand in Auckland on September 3.Full Story...
Kiwis play it safe at home 2005-08-23 10:33:22
The All Blacks have opted for experience against the Springboks, who they believe are more confident after their victory in Perth.Full Story...
Moment of truth for coach White 2005-08-23 02:11:36
Jake White faces the seminal moment of his South African rugby coaching career in New Zealand this week. If South Africa win in Dunedin, they and their coach will be No 1 in the world. There can be no more glittering prize.Full Story...
Boks won't be short of motivation 2005-08-23 03:58:12
The first thing the Springboks saw when they stepped outside the airport at Dunedin was a massive black banner strung between two street poles. With silver ferns on each end, the white writing read: Our team. Our ground. Our country. "Challenges don't come bigger than this," smiled Jake White.Full Story...
Jake's search for new No 14 2005-08-22 05:33:50
The Springboks will have a new face on the right wing against the All Blacks after Breyton Paulse's three-week suspension.Full Story...
Boks go into cup final mode 2005-08-22 01:54:43
Jake White and his triumphant Springboks have set up a temporary base in Sydney in the first phase of what the coach called the biggest week of their rugby lives.Full Story...
Madiba surprises Boks with personal pep talk 2005-08-22 07:42:30
The Springboks could hardly contain their excitement when their biggest fan, Nelson Mandela, called them in New Zealand to wish them well for the upcoming clash against the All Blacks.Full Story...
Springboks keep Tri-Nations dream alive 2005-08-20 06:56:31
South Africa have beaten Australia to secure their first away win in the Tri-Nations since 1998, and keeping their dreams of a tournament triumph alive.Full Story...
Aussies clamp down on rugby bad boys 2005-08-20 03:44:49
The Australian Rugby Union will institute a new code of conduct for the Wallabies' end-of-year tour of Europe in an attempt to reduce the number of behavior-related negative incidents involving the players.Full Story...
Gregan survives late injury scare 2005-08-20 01:28:39
Under-fire Australian captain George Gregan has been cleared to lead the Wallabies in their Tri-Nations Test against South Africa, after overcoming an injury scare.Full Story...
We are under pressure, says White 2005-08-19 04:26:16
Springbok coach Jake White believes his team, and not the Wallabies, have it all to prove during the Tri-Nations Test in Perth.Full Story...
Boks warned against complacency 2005-08-19 00:09:55
The Springboks have been warned to expect a backlash from a wounded Wallaby team when the two sides meet in the Tri-Nations Test in Perth.Full Story...
Gregan pulls up in training 2005-08-19 06:01:19
Scrumhalf Matt Henjak has been called up to the Australia squad after captain George Gregan hurt himself during a practice session.Full Story...
Tri-Nations to be scaled back in 2007 2005-08-19 06:30:37
The Tri-Nations, due to be expanded in 2006, will scale back in 2007 to fit in with the World Cup in France.Full Story...
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