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Archive for November, 2007

Watch out Hurricanes! Here come the Phoenix.

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 29th November 2007

In a city where rugby is king and the Sevens is a two day party, there is a new sport in town: football. And despite some shaky beginnings, Wellington is embracing the Beautiful Game.

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Why Graham Henry must go

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 8th November 2007

When Graham Henry was appointed as All Blacks coach in 2003, he was given one simple goal: win the 2007 World Cup. Henry not only failed to do that, he was given everything he wanted to achieve that goal and for that reason he has to go.

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