Tag Archives: All Blacks

New Zealand win rugby World Cup

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Hosts New Zealand just about held their collective nerve to edge France 8-7 at Eden Park in Auckland and win the World Cup for the second time after a gap of 24 years.   This was not the coronation that …

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All Blacks unchanged for final

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New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named an unchanged team for the World Cup final against France at Eden Park on Sunday, keeping faith with the same players who overwhelmed Australia to reach the global showpiece.   Henry’s team beat …

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Carter out of Rugby World Cup

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

New Zealand fly-half Daniel Carter has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a groin strain at training on Saturday, the team’s doctor Deb Robinson has confirmed.   The 29-year-old had been named captain for the All …

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Concern over Carter

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All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter could be in doubt for their rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Japan after he suffered a sore back in the tournament opener against Tonga.   Carter was hit hard in the 41-10 victory …

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Vito only surprise in All Blacks squad

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

All Blacks coach Graham Henry opted to remain loyal to a solid core of players that have been together for at least five years when he named New Zealand’s 30-man World Cup squad. Much of the squad had been signalled …

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