http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Rugby headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:03 +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=10631701&ref=rss The Crusaders maintained their forward momentum with a hard earned 26-19 Super 14 rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight.They scored two tries to one in a match of almost constant ball movement to secure a fourth successive... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:28:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631691&ref=rss Police Minister Judith Collins has come under fire after she turned her wrath on the Sunday Star-Times newspaper today, for sending "terrorists" to Super 14 rugby games in a supposed bid to test security ahead of the 2011 World... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:14:31 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631684&ref=rss Welcome to week five of the Super 14.Follow the action live as the Chiefs take on the Crusaders in Hamilton at 7.35pm.At 9.40pm the <a href=" j newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:53:25 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631648&ref=rss A professional rugby player facing two assault charges cannot be named, despite a judge lifting a suppression order.The player allegedly assaulted a man and left him unconscious in a Northland pub car park last October.He... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:10:41 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631629&ref=rss New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens today named a 12-man squad for the Adelaide leg of the IRB sevens world series next weekend.Tietjens has named a largely unchanged squad from the Wellington and Las Vegas tournaments, with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:45:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631596&ref=rss Tana Umaga is poised to make his return to New Zealand rugby.It is understood the former All Black captain is close to signing a deal with Counties Manukau to take over as assistant coach for this year's provincial competition.Umaga's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631593&ref=rss Newspaper publishers had no satisfactory explanation for sending people dressed as terrorist bombers into the AMI stadium, the venue's chief executive says.The Sunday Star-Times commissioned people to dress as terrorist bombers... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:48:28 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631553&ref=rss The country's national provincial rugby competition will soon have a new name.The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) are making the announcement on Monday of a new sponsor for what is currently the Air New Zealand Cup.- NZHERALD... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:23:36 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631518&ref=rss The All Blacks flanker Adam Thomson and his Highlanders teamate, Michael Hobbs, have been suspended for the team's game against the Bulls in South Africa this weekend, after they breached a team curfew.Highlanders coach Glenn... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:45:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631560&ref=rss Police Minister Judith Collins is fuming at the "stupidity" of a Sunday Star-Times stunt that saw groups of people dressed as terrorist bombers - with fake bombs strapped to them - attend Super 14 games.The newspaper commissioned... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631463&ref=rss In these days of campaign planning, where phrases like "peaking at the right time" have become part of the sporting lexicon, it is encouraging to hear Mils Muliaina pledge that his side will empty the tanks against the Crusaders tonight.It... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631461&ref=rss Referees Paul Marks and Lesego Legoete have been stood down from Super 14 duty as tournament officials work towards fine-tuning their merit panel by the middle of the series.A telephone hookup between Sanzar officials, headed... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631427&ref=rss It was not so long ago Culum Retallick would walk through the door of his flat to be greeted by Isaac Ross.The reception won't be as warm tonight at Waikato Stadium if Retallick gets a chance off the bench for the Chiefs against... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631426&ref=rss After a month of the Super 14 the table is a fair reflection of where New Zealand's five franchises are tracking.It is still too early to make bold assumptions on where they will finish as some teams have been on the road while... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631574&ref=rss Wellington's Jamie Joseph will coach New Zealand Maori with Daryl Gibson assisting him, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced today.Joseph, 40, said he was thrilled by the challenge of coaching NZ Maori in their centenary... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631416&ref=rss The Highlanders have suspended All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson and Michael Hobbs for breaching the Super 14 rugby team's rules.Neither were considered for selection against the Bulls at Pretoria on Sunday morning (NZT) as... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:35:55 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631308&ref=rss Australian referee Paul Marks has been dropped from the Super 14 officials panel, according to The Australian newspaper.The Australian said today that Marks was removed after his controversial handling of the New South Wales... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:58:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631328&ref=rss Readers have responded to nzherald.co.nz's State of Rugby series with some strongly worded comments about our national game.The series canvassed opinions on New Zea newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631293&ref=rss Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper is banking on the experience of All Blacks Conrad Smith and Tamati Ellison to help unlock a solid Stormers defence when the sides meet in a Super 14 rugby match at Cape Town on Sunday morning (NZT).Smith... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:05:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10631216&ref=rss Chiefs coach Ian Foster is not convinced Richie McCaw will be wearing the number he wants on his back when the Crusaders face his side tomorrow.McCaw has been named at blindside flanker for the second week in a row, though in... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1200