Hits keep coming for Crusaders as captain Barrett sidelined for six weeks
The Canterbury Crusaders' tough start to their Super Rugby Pacific title defence has been compounded by the loss of captain Scott Barrett for six weeks with a broken finger.
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Cane returns as captain as All Blacks tweak team for Uruguay
LYON, France :Sam Cane will return as All Blacks captain in their final World Cup Pool A game against Uruguay on Thursday, when a bonus-point win would guarantee New Zealand a spot in the knockout rounds.
Sam Cane returns as New Zealand skipper for Uruguay clash
Sam Cane will return as All Blacks captain in their final World Cup Pool A game against Uruguay on Thursday, when a bonus-point win would guarantee New Zealand a spot in the knockout rounds.
Blackadder called up to injury-hit New Zealand squad
PARIS : Loose forward Ethan Blackadder has been called into the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup as an injury replacement for winger Emoni Narawa, coach Ian Foster said on Saturday.
Foster happy for All Blacks to go under the radar at World Cup
Few people think New Zealand can win a fourth World Cup in France this year, but that should help their title hopes, according to head coach Ian Foster.
Foster keeps faith in Chiefs players in first All Blacks squad of the year
All Blacks coach Ian Foster rewarded several Waikato Chiefs players, including Damian McKenzie, for their outstanding form in Super Rugby Pacific by naming them in his 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship on Sunday.
Weight of history against Brumbies, Blues in Super Rugby semis
SYDNEY : The ACT Brumbies and Auckland Blues will have the weight of history against them as well as the Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders when they bid for a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final this weekend.