New Zealand Herald - All Blacks

Rugby: Thorn to make Tasman debut in quarterfinal
Tasman has been given a timely personnel boost ahead of Friday's Air New Zealand Cup quarterfinal against Canterbury in Christchurch with the news All Black lock Brad Thorn will make his unexpected debut for the province. Tasman...

Rugby: Braid confirms Queensland move
Former All Black Daniel Braid has confirmed his departure from New Zealand to play for the Queensland Reds next year. The Herald on Sunday reported today tha

Rugby: Reds trying to lure Braid to Queensland
The Queensland Reds are trying to sign Daniel Braid as their marquee player in a deal that would also allow the All Black flanker to head to Europe or Japan after next year's Super 14. A relaxation of the eligibility laws last...

Rugby: England coach restricted by player-release rules
Danny Cipriani may be the people's choice as England's first five-eighths to face the All Blacks next month, especially as the people can no longer choose the stricken Jonny Wilkinson. But there will be no firm decision on the...

Rugby: Carter may be out for test, says Henry
All Blacks coach Graham Henry admits Dan Carter may not be used for the first test against France next year. The All Blacks first five will return to New Zealand after the French season ends in June. The two tests against the French...

TV channels unite over 2011 Rugby World Cup
Peace has broken out in the television war between Sky, TVNZ and TV3. It is understood the three broadcasters are jointly negotiating with the International Rugby Board agent IMG to share screening rights to the 2011 Rugby World...

Rugby writer ready to maul correspondents
A good mate of mine does an excellent job of parodying Stephen Jones, rugby writer and first-rate Kiwi baiter for the Times . Granted, it's not hard to take the piss out of the Jones boy: drop in a line about Dan Carter being nowhere...

Rugby: Munster's stars ruled out of All Blacks clash
The All Blacks will take on a weakened Munster outfit in their midweek Grand Slam tour match after the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed its test players would be unavailable. The match falls in between Ireland's test...