http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Rugby headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:06 +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=10670858&ref=rss JOHANNESBURG - The Wallabies' last win against the Springboks in Bloemfontein was an awfully long time ago.So long ago, in fact, the VW Beetle design was on the drawing board, the Great Depression gripped the United States and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:52:52 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670726&ref=rss All Blacks centre Richard Kahui is on Waikato's bench for their ITM Cup game against North Harbour at Albany tomorrow, ending an eight-week stint on the sidelines. Kahui has been out of action since injuring his shoulder in the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670707&ref=rss Counties Manukau proved the value of taking points at every opportunity as they beat Tasman 23-3 to notch their fourth win in six rounds of the national provincial rugby championship at Pukekohe tonight.The win not only buried... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670720&ref=rss Auckland have lost form flanker Onosai Auva'a for Sunday's provincial rugby clash with Taranaki and maybe for the rest of the season. Auva'a hyper-extended his leg at training but was expected to return to training yesterday.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670728&ref=rss The Sonny Bill Williams roadshow finally gets on the road in the sixth round of the national provincial championship when Canterbury host Bay of Plenty tonight.Williams, sidelined by knee surgery and then a hamstring strain, gets... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670687&ref=rss Packing down a pre-season scrum a few years ago, Michael Reid thought the ripping sound he could hear was his new boots tearing.Instead the North Harbour loosehead prop had ruptured the tendon underneath his big toe, an injury... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670630&ref=rss PERTH - Western Force will on Thursday announce the departure of coach John Mitchell a year before his contract expires, with Richard Graham set to take over the head coaching role for the 2011 Super 15 season.Mitchell is expected... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:50:15 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670603&ref=rss Speculation is growing in South Africa that Springboks rugby coach Peter de Villiers could be sacked as early as Sunday.Local media are reporting the outspoken de Villiers will be hauled over the coals after comments he made about... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:27:32 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670548&ref=rss Springboks coach Peter de Villiers is yet again in hot water - this time over comments in support of murder-accused Bulls prop Bees Roux.Roux has been charged with beating a police officer to death in Pretoria last week and has... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:01:45 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670546&ref=rss The Black Ferns remain on course for a fourth Women's Rugby World Cup title in a row after they easily defeated France 45-7 in the semi-finals.New Zealand's sublime skill and pace was far too hot to handle for France who looked... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:56:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670531&ref=rss New Zealand swept into the final of the women's rugby World Cup in England today after sweeping past France.The Black Ferns won their semifinal in London 45-7 to book a finals berth against England or Australia, who meet in the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:09:35 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670460&ref=rss A doctor who deliberately cut the lip of a rugby player to cover up a fake injury can continue to practise medicine, Britain's General Medical Council said yesterday. Wendy Chapman admitted cutting the lip of Harlequins winger... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670487&ref=rss Canterbury's first five-eighths factory rolls on with Colin Slade the latest entry into the All Black records.About the time he was unveiled officially in the squad to travel to Sydney for next week's Bledisloe Cup, Slade was... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670414&ref=rss The best thing about talking to New Zealand's Casey Robertson is her straight talking no-nonsense assessment of how her team are shaping up for a fourth World Cup title in a row, scrumqueens.com write newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:30:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670381&ref=rss Aaron Cruden will definitely start for the All Blacks in the final Tri-Nations rugby test against Australia, but the selectors have yet to decide who will be the goalkicker.The All Blacks today confirmed Canterbury first five-eighth... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:28:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670363&ref=rss Sonny Bill Williams should make his long-awaited first appearance for Canterbury after being named on the reserve bench today for Friday's national provincial championship home match against Bay of Plenty.Two All Blacks forwards... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:12:43 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670349&ref=rss Taranaki flanker Scott Waldrom has suffered a broken hand which will rule him out of rugby's national provincial championship for about a month.The injury incurred during the defeat of Otago last Thursday rules him out of a showdown... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:01:48 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670341&ref=rss Uncapped Canterbury first five-eighth Colin Slade has been included in the All Blacks squad named today for the final Tri-Nations test against Australia in Sydney.There are no surprises in the 26-man squad unveiled by coach Graham... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:11:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670237&ref=rss New Zealand women's rugby coach Brian Evans has restored his tried-and-true performers for the World Cup semifinal against France in London tomorrow morning.The same starting XV, with one exception, from their tournament-opening... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10670226&ref=rss National tournament week is the winter sporting highlight for thousands of New Zealand's young sportsmen and women but for Esther Bushell this week's Grant Jarvis Trophy satellite soccer tournament in Taupo holds special significance.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200