The All Blacks’ hopes of creating a new world record for consecutive test victories evaporated on the back of a poor performance against an injury-ravaged Wallabies outfit on the weekend, the 18-all draw perhaps flattering the reigning world champions. Celebrating hooker Keven Mealamu’s 100th test-cap, the All Blacks were hot favourites heading in to the Brisbane … [Read more...]
All Blacks Set To Confirm AIG Deal
Reports are circulating that the New Zealand Rugby Union is set to confirm a new sponsorship deal with American Insurance company AIG. With a history of supporting major sporting brands, most notably in their role as key sponsor for Manchester United between 2006-2010, it is thought that AIG would replace Iveco in the All Blacks’ stable of sponsors. While it was … [Read more...]
All Blacks Sweep Away The Competition
The All Blacks secured their 16th consecutive test victory as they clean-swept the Rugby Championship, while the injury laden Wallabies turned in a courageous performance to beat the Pumas in Argentina and snatch second place in the tournament. Starved of possession for much of the first half, the All Blacks found themselves 10-nil down early on, but struck back with tries … [Read more...]
All Blacks Wrap Up Championship, Wallabies Run Out Of Players!
The All Blacks put on a captivating display of free-flowing rugby to wrap up the inaugural Rugby Championship title with a round to spare on the weekend, while the Wallabies suffered yet another serious injury blow as they rolled over for the South Africans. A carnival atmosphere greeted the World Champions in La Plata, and the hosts opened with fire in the bellies, scoring … [Read more...]
Pumas Push All Blacks, Wallabies On The Board
Tumultuous weather in Wellington and a lackluster performance from the home side conspired to give the Pumas a sniff of victory over the World Champion All Blacks in Wellington in the first of the Championship’s third round matches. Battered by wind and soaked by rain the Pumas came to play, and their offensive defence was the key factor in their competitiveness throughout … [Read more...]