New Zealand defender Riley to retire at end of US season
Former New Zealand captain Ali Riley will retire from football at the end of the U.S. National Women's Soccer League season following a prolonged battle with a chronic nerve injury.
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No holiday for All Blacks prop Williams on return to Perth
MELBOURNE :New Zealand prop Tamaiti Williams has returned to the city where he grew up, greeted by a contingent of family and friends, but says Perth will be all business as the All Blacks chase a statement win over Australia and another piece of silverware.
Disappointed Wallabies coach bemoans inconsistent refereeing
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said inconsistent refereeing was making his job harder after his side went down 33-24 to New Zealand on Saturday to lose any the chance of regaining the Bledisloe Cup for another year.
Wallabies excited for return to pressure cooker at Eden Park
Nearly four decades of history is against them, but Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson is convinced that a string of tough tests this year will hold his side in good stead when they throw themselves at the walls of New Zealand's rugby fortress this weekend.
Wallabies coach Schmidt eyes Eden Park ambush against home nation
Once the man with the plan in the All Blacks camp, Australia coach Joe Schmidt will look to land a decisive blow against his home nation in a pivotal Rugby Championship at Eden Park on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Barrett out of Australia clash, veterans return
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship test against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday in one of four changes to the starting 15 from the record defeat by South Africa.
O'Connor to start at flyhalf against All Blacks, Slipper earns 150th cap
MELBOURNE :Australia flyhalf James O'Connor has been rewarded with the number 10 jersey following his globe-trotting journey while prop James Slipper will become the first Wallaby to play 150 tests in the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Barrett ruled out of Australia clash, veterans return
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship test against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday in one of four changes to the starting 15 from the record defeat by South Africa.