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Henry wastes little time over McAlister

Graham Henry has already spoken to New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew about the procedure for fast-tracking Luke McAlister back into the All Blacks.
February 27, 2009, 1:00 pm
Player power set to increase

Player advocates will have a greater say on key rugby initiatives following the decision to extend the terms of the Collective Agreement, which covers NZ players, until the end of the 2009 season.
February 27, 2009, 12:26 pm
NZRU to slash spending by extra $2.6m

The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced it has slashed its spending by $2.6 million; including a salary freeze on all NZRU staff and a budget cut for the All Blacks.
February 27, 2009, 12:06 pm
Tietjens comfortable with Super 14 choice

Gordon Tietjens says injuries played a major part in his choosing just one Rebel Sport Super 14 squad member for next week's Rugby World Cup Sevens.
February 27, 2009, 10:38 am
McAlister to return to NZ rugby

Star back Luke McAlister has confirmed he is returning to New Zealand, with his return to the All Blacks expected to be hastened following Daniel Carter's lengthy injury sidelining.
February 27, 2009, 8:12 am
Henry: All Blacks "won't play" Air NZ Cup

Graham Henry has confirmed the All Blacks will largely be off-limits for Air New Zealand Cup rugby, aside from special circumstances.
February 27, 2009, 6:22 am
England censured for attack on ref

The International Rugby Board has taken umbrage with England attack coach Brian Smith's verbal attack on South African ref Jonathan Kaplan.
February 27, 2009, 5:56 am
Talented trio recommit to NZ rugby

The New Zealand Rugby Union has signed deals with All Blacks Brendon Leonard and Andy Ellis, and talented utility back Stephen Brett, through to the 2011 World Cup.
February 26, 2009, 1:57 pm
Pressure on for "black African" franchise

The South African government has been urged to ensure Sanzar considers a new "black African" Super Rugby franchise, just two weeks after SARU threatened to ban the NZ Maori team as it was selected on racial grounds.
February 26, 2009, 12:36 pm
High Chief missing for Sharks clash

Mils Muliaina will again be sidelined when his bumbling Chiefs side take on the red-hot Sharks in Hamilton on Saturday night.
February 26, 2009, 11:34 am