News stories on Rugby http://cms.clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby.html en-us Fri, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:00:00 -0400 Workspace http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/f00a5365-4969-4de2-8237-d008e4e8fbcf.html New Zealand remain the nation to beat in under-20 rugby after beating England in the junior world championship final in Japan tonight. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:54:00 GMT f00a5365-4969-4de2-8237-d008e4e8fbcf http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/9c0a9be7-4785-4777-b419-8933fb63eed0.html The British and Irish Lions have identified how they can beat South Africa next weekend and keep their series alive. It's handling the referees that's a bigger problem. Baffled by decisions they believe helped the Springboks to a 26-21 victory at Kings Park on Saturday, the Lions will this week Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:14:00 GMT 9c0a9be7-4785-4777-b419-8933fb63eed0 http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/a583d9d9-46b6-4bc1-9ac1-1976a56881f6.html Junior All Blacks co-coach Ian Foster is keen for his team to build on their 45-17 win over hosts Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup last Thursday when they meet Japan on Tuesday. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:18:00 GMT a583d9d9-46b6-4bc1-9ac1-1976a56881f6 http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/90c2d29a-820c-4c33-8f3b-fd2530518b67.html All Blacks' confidence is restored but at this rate France will not be the only team knocking hard on their rugby trophy cabinet door this year. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:20:00 GMT 90c2d29a-820c-4c33-8f3b-fd2530518b67 http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/d09f3224-25c2-48bc-85b2-78b081c8f753.html While the All Blacks' emotions churned over the loss of the Dave Gallaher Cup, there is no doubt how France were feeling after the two-test rugby series was squared 1-1 here last night. Despite losing the second test 14-10, French coach Marc Lievremont and his players were a happy bunch Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:08:00 GMT d09f3224-25c2-48bc-85b2-78b081c8f753 http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/c14e4c33-626e-4921-b5d8-30ca75affe58.html Italy rugby coach Nick Mallett has a simple wish as his team eye the All Blacks on Saturday after his 10th consecutive defeat in charge last night. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:38:00 GMT c14e4c33-626e-4921-b5d8-30ca75affe58 http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/b7e54a27-453b-4543-9e35-16b79f1c42d9.html There is some heat back in the great All Blacks rugby first five-eighth debate. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:48:00 GMT b7e54a27-453b-4543-9e35-16b79f1c42d9 http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/de2d7bad-db7b-4768-81ba-de14226862fa.html Two senior statesmen of All Blacks rugby were lauded for their contribution in last night's 14-10 second test defeat of France here. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:45:00 GMT de2d7bad-db7b-4768-81ba-de14226862fa http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/b3304533-1f1b-44f5-b531-1f8b752c832d.html Substitute winger Adam Ashley-Cooper scored a try in each half as Australia beat Italy 34-12 on Saturday to complete a two-test sweep. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:42:34 GMT b3304533-1f1b-44f5-b531-1f8b752c832d http://clearnet.co.nz//news/sport/rugby/2009Jun/faca2326-f270-4276-8734-8cfc9ff444d5.html South Africa withstood a late surge by the British and Irish Lions on Saturday to win 26-21 and lead 1-0 in the three-test series. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:41:55 GMT faca2326-f270-4276-8734-8cfc9ff444d5