Drop goals, the flared trousers of rugby, back in fashion
Why is that it can seem as if the drop goal has disappeared from sight between World Cups?
Dan Carter
Call Carter: All Blacks legend settles Bledisloe Cup nerves
The defending world cup champions have brought a two-time winner to advise creative players in the setup
Off-colour Kiwis give Boks a gap
Seemingly invincible just a year ago, the All Blacks have hit a wobble, boosting the South Africans’ hopes
How to make a great All Black
The All Blacks great is unsure of his own future plans but he is confident the game in his home country is in safe hands.
Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Lions 34-6
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter kicked four conversions and two penalties in the Crusaders’ 34-6 win over South Africa’s Lions in Super Rugby.
All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup for tenth successive season
Daniel Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as they beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash.
Ireland’s attempts not enough in nail-biting finish against All Blacks
New Zealand snatched a 22-19 victory over Ireland with a desperate goal by Dan Carter in Christchurch on Saturday.
NZ enjoy the limelight after 24 years of struggle
After 24 years of stumbles, disappointments and plain old chokes, New Zealand finally lived up to its billing as world rugby’s premier side in 2011.
All Blacks rival class of ’87, says former Aussie skipper
Nick Farr-Jones believes the All Black team that will play France in the Rugby World Cup final compares favourably with the side that won in 1987.
Boks favourites against Wallabies
Despite the loss of Frans Steyn, South Africa have emerged as the favourites to win on Sunday, after Australia’s dreadful display against Ireland.
Injured Carter out of All Blacks’ clash with Japan
All Blacks’ fly-half Dan Carter has pulled out of the side to play Japan in their World Cup clash on Friday after failing to overcome a sore back.
Beale try helps Wallabies to Tri-Nations title
Kurtley Beale finished off a brilliant sweeping movement to give Australia enough breathing space to beat New Zealand 25-20 and win the Tri-Nations.
All Blacks crush Boks
The All Blacks opened their Tri-Nations title defence with a 40-7 hammering of the injury-ravaged Springboks on Saturday.
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Cooper vs Carter: A Super Rugby final highlight
The Super Rugby final between Queensland Reds and Canterbury Crusaders will see flyhalf greats Dan Carter and Quade Cooper face each other.
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Reds and Crusaders clash in key Super Rugby match
Queensland Reds will have faced a major test of their Super Rugby title credentials with a showdown against seven-time champions Canterbury Crusaders.
Blues, Reds showdown as Carter returns
The Blues face the Reds in a top-two Super Rugby showdown this weekend, while Daniel Carter returns to boost the Crusaders title challenge.
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McCaw returns as Crusaders ramp up pressure
The pace-setting Crusaders will be boosted on Friday by the first Super Rugby appearance of the year by captain Richie McCaw.
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London trip fails to fill Crusaders’ coffers
While the Crusaders’ match at Twickenham on Sunday was an on-field success, the New Zealand club says it was not the financial lifeline it hoped for.
Mourning All Blacks make five changes for Wales
New Zealand made five changes to its starting side for the game against Wales, where they will pay tribute to the victims of the Pike River mine.
Final Super 14 season readies for kick off
The last season of Super 14 in its current format kicks off on Friday with the Crusaders and the Bulls once again the teams to beat.
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Carter to miss All Blacks’ Test against Italy
Dan Carter is set to miss the All Blacks’ Test against Italy on Saturday after being banned for one week for a high tackle on Martin Roberts of Wales.
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All Blacks’ Carter may be shifted against Boks
Injury problems may force the All Blacks to play Dan Carter out of his accustomed position against South Africa in the September 12 Tri-Nations Test.
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All Blacks gamble on Carter
Flyhalf Dan Carter will return to play for the All Blacks against the Wallabies on Saturday, after a nine month injury layoff.
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Recovering Carter recalled to All Blacks squad
Dan Carter has been recalled to the All Blacks squad for the remainder of the Tri-Nations tournament after recovering from an Achilles injury.
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All Blacks star Carter back after injury layoff
All Blacks star flyhalf Dan Carter said Thursday he is on the comeback trail after a six-month injury layoff.
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Super 14 romance blooms
Although the Super 14 begins for most teams this year on Valentine’s Day, it can be assumed that there will be a minimum of love lost.
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Rugby: New era or last hurrah?
This week marked 500 days to the start of the Soccer World Cup and the closer we get, the further behind rugby will fall in the popularity stakes.
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Carter at inside centre as NZ look to rebuild
All Black superstar flyhalf Dan Carter will start at centre for the one-off Test against Australia in Hong Kong on Saturday.
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Boks outplayed by the All Blacks
New Zealand on Saturday probably put paid to South Africa’s chances of winning the Tri-Nations when they beat them 19-0 at a packed Newlands Stadium.
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Out for revenge? Not us, say All Blacks
The All Blacks will be relying heavily on motivation to fuel their performance against the Springboks in Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test at Newlands.
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All Blacks name revamped side for Ireland Test
New Zealand named a revamped side on Tuesday for their opening rugby Test of the season against Ireland, selecting only six of the team who lost last year’s World Cup quarterfinal to France. Winger Anthony Tuitavake is the only new cap in the starting line-up, with three more new faces on the reserves bench.
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Crusaders capture Super 14 title
The Canterbury Crusaders won the Super 14 title on Saturday with a 20-12 victory over the New South Wales Waratahs in Christchurch, New Zealand. Trailing by a point at half-time, the Crusaders stormed home on the boot of All Black flyhalf Dan Carter, who kicked four penalties and a drop goal for a personal tally of 15 points.
