http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Rugby headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:12 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=80 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784837&ref=rss Henry for hire. The sign is up and the inquiries have also started for Sir Graham Henry as he branches out into the next sphere of his celebrated rugby coaching career.While Henry cut his international coaching ties after the All... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784836&ref=rss The Chiefs head to the country's holiday playground of Queenstown with a bit of light work on their minds.Coming off a 36-0 thumping of the Rebels in the staunchly AFL territory of Geelong last week, the Chiefs will continue to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784835&ref=rss The Webb Ellis Cup is being toured around Auckland for the next week in a road trip to give thanks for the Rugby World Cup."We've got an ambition that the Webb Ellis Cup trophy spends as little time in our cabinet in Wellington... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784834&ref=rss Amid the detritus of failed hopes and ongoing disappointments that have dogged northern hemisphere rugby ever since England's 2003 Rugby World Cup win, some discernible shards of light have begun to emerge.Last weekend's first-round... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784646&ref=rss Sonny Bill Williams will miss the Chiefs second pre-season match against the Highlanders in Queenstown tomorrow but will suit up for their final hit-out against the Hurricanes next weekend.The All Black utility won his bout against... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:58 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784551&ref=rss Piri Weepu will step out for the Blues at five-eighths this weekend as he makes his opening pitch to wear the No10 jersey for his new franchise.The All Black halfback is keen to expand his positional repertoire in switching to the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784549&ref=rss Life doesn't get better than it is for the Whitelock family this week. And it's anchored on those staples of Kiwi life - rugby, racing and beer.Last Saturday, Braeden and Caroline Whitelock's horse Dancing Diamonds won the $200,000... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784500&ref=rss It was a black victory at the 2012 Westpac Halberg Awards tonight - an All Black victory, as the Rugby World Cup winners took nearly all the top prizes at the annual sport honours. Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry won the Sky... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:41:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784538&ref=rss World Cup winner Sir Graham Henry has been named coach of the year at tonight's Halberg Awards in Auckland.Henry was honoured after finishing his All Blacks tenure as one of the most successful rugby coaches of all time, with a... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:50 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784417&ref=rss The four Whitelock brothers will start together for the first time for the Crusaders in Saturday's pre-season match against the Hurricanes in Mangatainoka.The Whitelocks - Adam, Luke, George and Sam - grew up on a dairy farm, 30... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:44:08 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784413&ref=rss Wales lock Bradley Davies will miss the rest of the Six Nations after he was banned for seven weeks today for a tip tackle on Ireland's Donnacha Ryan.Davies was yellow-carded with 15 minutes remaining of Wales' 23-21 win in Dublin... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:32:36 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784402&ref=rss Super Rugby referees are opening themselves up to increased scrutiny in the upcoming season.Key decisions and statistics will be tracked for the first time and released online for public and media consumption.SANZAR referees boss... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:18:54 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784362&ref=rss Sir Graham Henry has had his role of coaching the coaches confirmed after the World Cup winning coach signed a part-time deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union until the end of 2013.Henry had already started the role, having dropped... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:06:38 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784283&ref=rss The city slickers have gone back to basics.The Blues have forsaken the home comforts and buzz of life in Auckland this week for the much more spartan lifestyle of training and staying at the naval base on the tip of the Whangaparaoa... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784280&ref=rss Shot put champion and Sportswoman of the Year favourite Valerie Adams is likely to be the only non-rugby major category winner at the Halberg Awards tonight.If rugby doesn't scoop the rest of the main categories it will be the biggest... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784119&ref=rss Stephen Donald wants to play Super Rugby again.The World Cup-winning first five says he's struggling to adapt to the conservative English game.Donald has told Radio Sport he will return to New Zealand to play again after his two-year... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:35:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784093&ref=rss Canterbury Rugby's sent the biggest signal yet their redeveloped stadium will be ready for Super Rugby.Season tickets go on sale today for home matches at the redeveloped Rugby League Park, their temporary home after the February... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:34 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784050&ref=rss For much of their last Super 15 campaign the Blues used a strikeforce of Jared Payne at centre and Isaia Toeava at fullback.It was a comfortable fit and a telling combination which went a long way to giving the backline some consistent... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10784045&ref=rss New Hurricanes skipper Conrad Smith believes having the "c" next to his name on the team sheet could be just the tonic to invigorate him ahead of this year's Super 15 campaign.After the highs of last year's World Cup win with the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10783939&ref=rss Scotland have fallen out of the world's top ten rugby nations following last weekend's Six Nations loss at home to England. That 13-6 defeat at Murrayfield saw Scotland drop down to 11th position as they swapped places with Samoa... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:58:14 +1200