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Special General Meeting on constitutional review

Posted on 22 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Member Unions today voted to support a number of changes to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) constitution, which aim to improve governance and voting arrangements for the NZRU Board.

2012 Investec Super Rugby set for Super start

Posted on 22 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Forty Super matches on New Zealand soil, 20 Super derbies, new venues, new coaches, new faces, and old faces in new jerseys – Investec Super Rugby 2012 kicks off on Friday with a monster grudge match between the Blues and Crusaders.

Deans wants to end "ridiculous" Bledisloe drought

Posted on 22 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has echoed the comments of Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O'Neill, saying that it was "ridiculous" that the All Blacks were on the verge of a decade long Bledisloe Cup run.

Nonu heading home

Posted on 22 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

World Cup winning second five-eighth Ma'a Nonu will head for Auckland to link up with his new team for the first time ahead of the opening of the 2012 Investec Super Rugby season.

Blues named for Crusaders, Hobbs to start at ten

Posted on 22 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Blues coach Pat Lam has named a starting line-up of players who earned their jerseys through solid pre-season performances and are in optimum shape to play the Crusaders in the opening round of the Super Rugby season.

Crusaders named for Blues, Franks and Flynn on bench

Posted on 22 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

The Crusaders will open the Super Rugby season this Friday night when they meet the Blues in Auckland. Coming off a successful pre-season where they knocked off the Highlanders, Hurricanes and Rebels, the Crusaders will be looking to continue their winning streak as the official season kicks off.

Crusaders primed for opener

Posted on 20 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

The Crusaders are primed for the opening match of the Investec 2012 Super rugby competition against the Blues in Auckland on Friday night, according to stand-in captain Kieran Read.

Bateman has a spring in step

Posted on 20 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Despite spending more time in planes than on the training field in the past 10 days new Hurricanes midfielder Tim Bateman has got a spring in his step.

Quake – a year on: McCaw dreams of city being ‘cool’ again

Posted on 20 February 2012 by NZ Herald

Richie McCaw has learned over the years the importance of putting the bad experiences behind him and looking forward.It is a philosophy the Rugby World Cup-winning All Black captain thinks applies not only on the rugby field, but...

Tea-time visitors out for rugby star’s blood

Posted on 20 February 2012 by NZ Herald

Piri Weepu was making dinner with his two daughters last night when he was interrupted by a knock on his door by people asking for his blood.But it was all above board - they were drug testers wanting a random sample.Last night,...

Ranger keen to get a taste of test rugby again

Posted on 19 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Rene Ranger, who made his All Blacks debut in 2010 amidst a huge amount of hype, is keen to again wear the precious jersey after his form dropped last season.

O’Neill: What are the All Blacks doing better than us?

Posted on 19 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O’Neill has asked a committee to thoroughly review the Wallabies performance last season, including during the World Cup, while subtlety suggesting they take a hard look at how the All Blacks are managing affairs.

John: Wales will need discipline and composure

Posted on 19 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

A Wales trip to Twickenham to play England is a game like no other, even playing the All Blacks, according to Welsh rugby legend Barry John.

Farrell a ‘little Jonny’

Posted on 19 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins has paid England centre and goalkicker Owen Farrell a huge compliment ahead of next week's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

All Blacks coaching team begin preparations

Posted on 19 February 2012 by ZeroOne Operations

In less than a week the 2012 Investec Super Rugby season begins, and this means that a small group of individuals will begin to assess New Zealand players with the task of selecting the first All Blacks group of the year.




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