http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Rugby headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:10 +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=10625247&ref=rss Former All Black Robin Brooke has apologised on national television to the teenage girl whose backside he groped in Fiji on New Year's Eve and will undergo alcohol counselling, donate to charity and reimburse airfares and legal fees.Brooke... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625246&ref=rss Aucklanders are having to underwrite a $40 million shortfall for the Eden Park upgrade because the park's guardians cannot make a financial contribution towards the $256 million project.The Eden Park bill is on top of $100 million... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625226&ref=rss New Zealand's most experienced referee Bryce Lawrence has a week's respite before his rulings on the Super 14 laws are put under scrutiny.However, he will be a keen observer as touch judge this Friday, when the Blues host the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625222&ref=rss All Black coaching great Fred "the Needle" Allen, who turned 90 yesterday, said a civic reception in his honour was a "humbling experience".The reception, hosted by Auckland City Mayor John Banks at the Council Chambers, was attended... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625183&ref=rss The Crusaders will win the final Super 14 - which opens on Friday - closing out another chapter for this rickety competition in the style their fans are accustomed to.I can't see them being headed despite a few obvious weaknesses... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625117&ref=rss SYDNEY - Wallaby captain Rocky Elsom and playmaker Matt Giteau have been named for the Brumbies despite injury concerns ahead of their Super 14 season opener against the Western Force on Friday.Brumbies coach Andy Friend included... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:07:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625064&ref=rss All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is expected to return to Super 14 rugby duty for the Crusaders four rounds into the competition, his assistant coach Daryl Gibson says.McCaw would miss the first three games of the Super 14, which... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625045&ref=rss LONDON - Former All Black forward Xavier Rush will join Springbok lock Johann Muller in Ulster's pack next season after agreeing a switch from Cardiff Blues.Rush, 32, has agreed a two-year deal with Celtic League outfit Ulster... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:21:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625087&ref=rss "The Needle" turns 90 today, and rugby great Fred Allen's birthday will be celebrated with a civic reception hosted by Auckland Mayor John Banks.Many rugby personalities will attend to honour the grand master of Auckland and New... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625022&ref=rss Injured Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau is confident of playing Friday night's Super 14 opener for the Brumbies against his old team, the Western Force, in Perth, although coach Andy Friend rated him only a 50-50 chance. The 78-test... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625052&ref=rss Auckland City Council (ACC) will not respond to requests for funding to underwrite some of the cost of the Eden Park revamp until it has seen a business case, Mayor John Banks says.The stadium is being redeveloped for the 2011... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625041&ref=rss MELBOURNE - Former England rugby five-eighth Danny Cipriani has cold feet over a move to Melbourne, but the Rebels are making progress with Mark Gasnier.Head coach Rod Macqueen hosted a meeting with former league star Gasnier... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625036&ref=rss BRISBANE - Outspoken former Kangaroos captain Gorden Tallis says Australian halfback Johnathan Thurston risks becoming rugby union's new marketing meal ticket if he switches codes next season."They don't need these players... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625003&ref=rss Auckland rugby will have a special player keeping the bench warm this week for the start of the Super 14 season.Fatai Tutuila, 10, will be an honorary member of the Blues squad when they take on the Hurricanes at North Harbour... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10625061&ref=rss Ratepayers are being asked to underwrite about $40 million to cover the cost of redeveloping Eden Park which is being revamped for the 2011 rugby World Cup.Radio New Zealand reported today that the Government has refused to increase... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:07:31 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10624953&ref=rss Former international referee Steve Walsh continues his road to rugby redemption when the Super 14 rugby competition kicks off this weekend.Walsh has been named by Sanzar referees manager Lyndon Bray to control the Western Force-Brumbies... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:45:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10624829&ref=rss EDINBURGH - Mathieu Bastareaud's rugby redemption was complete at Murrayfield today as Six Nations favourites France kicked off their campaign with an 18-9 win over Scotland.Bastareaud was the difference between the two sides,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10624765&ref=rss Stung by their most listless Wellington outing in recent memory, the New Zealand sevens rugby team now have a week in Las Vegas to re-emerge as high rollers in the abbreviated game.The International Rugby Board series moves from... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10624690&ref=rss Never mind the drought, it's rugby time again. The Super 14 kicks off this week with Michael Brown and Paul Lewis looking at all the franchises and their prospects. BLUES (9th last year) Strengths Their backline. Really,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10624797&ref=rss Ireland and England both opened the Six Nations with unconvincing victories yesterday.Defending champions Ireland showed only flashes of their best in a 29-11 win over Italy, while England took advantage of Wales' indiscipline... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200