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Archive for June, 2007

Aw Ref #1 - The Lineout

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 27th June 2007

This is the first post in a regular Wednesday series entitled “Aw Ref”, where Sports After Dark’s Hamish McBrearty explains some of the misunderstood laws of rugby union beginning with the lineout.

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Henry’s master plan

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 26th June 2007

Two of Graham Henry’s most debated policies, rotation and reconditioning, are beginning to bear fruit and prove the detractors wrong.

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All Blacks look to exploit Springbok weaknesses

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 20th June 2007

The Springboks might have won the Tri-Nations opener, but they also revealed a lot of chinks in their armour.

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All Blacks less than convincing in win over Canada

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 16th June 2007

In their final hit-out before the Tri-Nations the All Blacks had to work hard to put away a ferociously determined Canada by 63-13 in Hamilton.

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Junior All Blacks claim Pacific Nations Cup

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 16th June 2007

The Junior All Blacks were expected to beat Australia ‘A’ and claim the Pacific Nations Cup, but nobody expected the 50-0 score-line in Dunedin.

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Don’t forget about the Pacific Nations Cup!

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 14th June 2007

Between the All Blacks playing Canada in Hamilton and the Tri-Nations opener between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town, there is a third game which threatens to get lost in the shuffle: The Junior All Blacks against Australia A.

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And so the Tri-Nations begins…

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 13th June 2007

The road to Rugby World Cup 2007 gets a little bit tougher as the Southern Hemisphere powers prepare to face off against each other in the Tri-Nations.

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All Blacks locking woes deepen

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 11th June 2007

What was once considered one of the deepest positions in New Zealand rugby is becoming a major headache for the All Black coaches.

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Two late changes as All Blacks prepare for second test against France

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 8th June 2007

Injuries to play-maker Dan Carter and reserve Conrad Smith have forced the All Blacks to make changes ahead of their match against France on Saturday night in Wellington.

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Time for SANZAR to lead the charge for a global season

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 7th June 2007

Recent test series in the Southern Hemisphere have shown that world rugby could be facing a crisis unless a global season is agreed to.

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