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All Black magic dominates rugby union's World XV for 2008

by James Mortimer

December 03, 2008

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Shane Williams or Richie McCaw? Why the All Blacks skipper should have been voted world No.1

Hillary Shield is so fitting as New Zealand climb another rugby Everest to prove they are true champions

Rugby Union | November 30, 2008 | Fili Tupua | (0) Comments

England 6 New Zealand 32: Grand Slam, record win, not a Test try conceded - and these All Blacks are still learning!

Martin Johnson's men have no answer as New Zealand's 13th Test victory of the year rewrites the record books.

Rugby Union | November 30, 2008 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

Wales 21 Australia 18: No great spectacle, Robbie? You must have been watching a different game!

Warren Gatland's men have finally proved that the Northern Hemisphere CAN compete with the Tri-Nations giants. At least, one country can...

Rugby Union | November 29, 2008 | Donna Gee | (3) Comments

Wales v Australia: Wallabies see red for danger as Dragons prepare to roar

Robbie Deans' men are chasing their tenth win of 2008 - and a grand finale in Cardiff will complete a more than satisfactory year. But Warren Gatland's men also have something to prove...

Rugby Union | November 27, 2008 | James Mortimer | (1) Comments

Get Carter! England's only chance of earning an easier World Cup passage

The All Blacks roll into Twickenham with a Grand Slam and a 15-win season in their sights. Better for England to target one man rather than the whole team.

Rugby Union | November 26, 2008 | James Mortimer | (4) Comments

How the Springboks can learn from the lessons of 2008

The World Cup holders ended a mixed season with a record win over England at Twickenham on Saturday. But they also suffered four defeats during the year - not exactly champion form.

Rugby Union | November 25, 2008 | James Mortimer | (3) Comments

Only a world-class England can stop the All Blacks making Grand Slam history again

Graham Henry will be looking forn a clean sweep at Twickenham.

Rugby Union | November 27, 2008 | James Lawler | (1) Comments

The case against one-off finals: Does rugby need a SERIES of games to decide the world champions?

The Kiwis and Springboks may be World Cup holders, but few would argue that the All Blacks and Kangaroos are the BEST rugby union and league teams on the planet.

Rugby League | November 25, 2008 | James Mortimer | (5) Comments

Can Martin Johnson's England shut the gates an another All Blacks Grand Slam?

They'll be doing the South Africans a big favour if they can.

Rugby Union | November 25, 2008 | Greg Smith | (6) Comments

Wales blackout is child's play for New Zealand mean machine

Now only Martin Johnson's England can prevent Graham Henry's blitzkrieg boys from completing another Grand Slam...

Rugby Union | November 24, 2008 | Greg Smith | (0) Comments

Second to none: All Blacks hit back to flatten 40-minute Wales wonders - now bring on England!

Despite a stunning first-half performance, Warren Gatland's men finally met their match in a New Zealand side who are now just one game frrom completing a third Grand Slam.

Rugby Union | November 23, 2008 | James Mortimer | (3) Comments

No choke, Grumpy Henry's All Blacks have the look of Killers!

Greg Smith takes a look into Saturday's Grand Slam showdown...and reckons things look all white for New Zealand.

Rugby Union | November 26, 2008 | Greg Smith | (0) Comments

Hope springs eternal as England prepare to rebuild after Bok bashing

The Springboks may have inflicted a record defeat on Martin Johnson's men...but Greg Smith reckons the boys from HQ will be back with a vengeance for the next World Cup.

Rugby Union | November 23, 2008 | Greg Smith | (1) Comments

Munster 16 New Zealand 18: Rokocoko's late show saves All Blacks from repeat of 1978

Emotions were running high as the Red Army tried to turn the clock back - but Graham Henry's men don't know the meaning of defeat.

Rugby Union | November 19, 2008 | James Mortimer | (2) Comments

England disposed of - but are these Wallabies the real deal?

France will provide the gauge for Robbie Deans' men, despite the Aussie faithful singing the praises of their re-born team after a convincing win at Twickenham.

Rugby Union | November 19, 2008 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments