http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest International Rugby headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:20 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=476 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632939&ref=rss The Maori Affairs Minister has made a sideline call to the New Zealand Rugby Union to send the Maori team to the 2015 World Cup.Pita Sharples' view overshadowed the union's announcement at a parliamentary luncheon celebrating... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632812&ref=rss The New Zealand Maori rugby team's centenary celebrations have received a fillip with today's announcement they will take on Ireland and England in June.The matches - against Ireland, whom they play for the first time in their... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632733&ref=rss JOHANNESBURG - Springboks halfback Fourie du Preez will join a club in Japan after the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.Du Preez, South Africa's 2009 player of the year who turns 28 next week, has extended his contract with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632317&ref=rss LONDON - Jonny Wilkinson could miss England's final Six Nations match against tournament favourite France on Sunday (NZT) because of the blow to the head he took in the last round.Wilkinson was replaced at first five-eighths by... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:36:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632185&ref=rss Weta Workshop has unveiled a miniature of a sculpture, which has been proposed as a centre piece for Wellington's hosting of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.The miniature of the sculpture showed two rugby players competing for the ball... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:39:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632145&ref=rss SAINT-DENIS - France scored six tries to thrash Italy 46-20 and take a step closer to winning the Six Nations Grand Slam.Centre David Marty scored two tries and No 8 Imanol Harinordoquy added another at Stade de France to put... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10632104&ref=rss In 1939, you sent simple, humble wonderful men - farmers, labourers, workers, whoever - to help save us in our hour of need.In 2010, I send tonight this heartfelt message - please send some men to save our rugby.The state... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631962&ref=rss EDINBURGH - England retained the Calcutta Cup after a 15-15 draw with Scotland but their hopes of winning the Six Nations appear to be over after this kicking-dominated scrap at Murrayfield.Toby Flood fell just short with a late,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:03:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631955&ref=rss DUBLIN - Ireland marked Brian O'Driscoll's 100th cap for his country with a convincing 27-12 Six Nations victory against Wales at Croke Park this morning (NZT).Victory saw champions Ireland keep alive their hopes of a successful... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:03:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631881&ref=rss The French Barbarians could be added to the All Blacks' end of year tour itinerary in a move that will spark tensions between the players and their employer.The make-up of this year's tour is proving a massive headache for the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631880&ref=rss It's been fascinating watching the effect of the new rules on the Super 14 and I'm afraid you'd have to say the New Zealand sides are being out-thought a bit.It's well known that teams have responded to the new rules covering... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631835&ref=rss One part of the Pumas puzzle has been fixed but the Sanzar nations still believe they will have to take a massive leap of faith to let Argentina enter a Four Nations tournament in 2012.The IRB are expected next week to ratify... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631704&ref=rss All Black utility Tamati Ellison will head to Japan later this year. The Dominion Post reported that Ellison, 26, had put his family's future ahead of his chances of playing for the All Blacks in next year's World Cup. newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631735&ref=rss Gifted Irish midfield back Brian O'Driscoll enters an elite club this weekend when he plays his 100th test for Ireland. It will be a triumph for his endurance, tenacity and high-class skills when he leads his side out at Croke Park... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=476&objectid=10631733&ref=rss The All Blacks' end-of-year tour has run into double trouble.The tourists want to complete their Northern Hemisphere games by the end of November so the players can have their last decent layoff before the Super 15 and World Cup... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200