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.
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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.
Crusaders' Robertson expecting 'cracker' ahead of Blues semi-final
Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will look to put his team's growing injury list to one side and focus on their blockbuster Super Rugby Pacific semi-final clash with the Auckland Blues as the champions set their sights on the final.
Brumbies snatch semi-final berth after Savea denied winning try
:The ACT Brumbies prevented a New Zealand shut-out in the semi-finals of Super Rugby Pacific by defending to the death in a 37-33 cliff-hanger against the Wellington Hurricanes in Canberra on Saturday.
Injury-hit Crusaders set up Blues showdown in Super semi-finals
:The Canterbury Crusaders thumped Fijian Drua 49-8 in Christchurch on Saturday to set up a semi-final showdown against the Auckland Blues but the Super Rugby Pacific champions were left counting the cost of a huge injury toll.
New Zealand's Sevu Reece ruled out of the World Cup
All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has been sidelined for the rest of the season by a serious knee injury sustained playing Super Rugby Pacific and will miss the World Cup in France later this year.