Time to extend Henry's contract

Jun 10 12:33 pm

The NZRU should put All Black head coach Graham Henry out of his agony and re-sign him through to the 2011 World Cup; regardless of the results of the Iveco Series.The current contracts of Henry and his assistants Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen cease... Read more...

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Money Bill doesn't get it

Wed, June 3, 2009, 8:20 am EST

It appears Money Bill Williams still has a lot of learning to do.Some of the comments he has made over the past week show that he has little grasp of the feeling of animosity directed his way since his 'Dog' of an act to walk out on his NRL team-mates,... Read more...

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Memo Blues: Give Todd a call

Mon, May 25, 2009, 2:13 pm EST

The Crusaders might have failed in their bid to defend their Rebel Sport Super 14 title, but they still end 2009 as winners.And at the same time the Blues could do well to learn some lessons from how the men from the mainland succeeded on the field... Read more...

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Foster has answered his critics

Wed, May 20, 2009, 9:39 am EST

Regardless of the Chiefs' fate in the Rebel Sport Super 14 play-offs, coach Ian Foster should have silenced his critics.Foster is into his sixth season as head coach of the Hamilton-based franchise.And his time in charge has been anything but smooth... Read more...

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South Africa no great loss

Mon, May 11, 2009, 12:51 pm EST

SA Rugby's Sanzar partners should be preparing to give them the flick from Super Rugby following their bullish stance over tournament expansion.A meeting in Dublin at the end of this week could confirm their future fate in the Super Rugby arena.For too... Read more...

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Walsh a huge loss to NZ rugby

Tue, April 28, 2009, 9:38 am EST

New Zealand rugby will be poorer for Steve Walsh's exit from its professional refereeing ranks.And at the same time, there should be a few players counting their lucky stars that their loutish behaviour hasn't resulted in the same treatment dished out... Read more...

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Cowan right man for Highlanders

Wed, April 22, 2009, 8:22 am EST

Calls to take the Highlanders captaincy away from Jimmy Cowan following his showing against the Blues are off the mark.It was a night which Cowan will be keen to put behind him.But it shouldn't be a night which he should forget; long-term it should... Read more...

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Moa "sanction" a wet bus ticket

Thu, April 16, 2009, 10:27 am EST

It could be Taniela Moa's lucky day to go and invest in a Lotto ticket after the leniency handed him by the NZRU.Moa fronted an NZRU disciplinary hearing in Wellington on Wednesday after his recent misbehaviour at an Auckland rugby club, throwing a... Read more...

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SKY deal good news for fans

Thu, April 9, 2009, 11:26 am EST

Rugby fans should be celebrating the decision to hand SKY the rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.While the deal has already been criticised in some areas, it is set to be a win-win situation for fans; whether you're a SKY TV subscriber or not.If you... Read more...

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Tietjens still the right choice

Tue, March 31, 2009, 11:35 am EST

Gordon Tietjens remains the right man to coach the New Zealand Sevens side despite their latest failure in Hong Kong.The once all-conquering side's ongoing inability to win a leg of the 2008-09 International Rugby Board's Sevens World Series has... Read more...

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