Tietjens names sevens trial squad
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New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named a squad of 27 players to try out for the national team.
Auckland sevens Rush to four in a row
Like his mentor Gordon Tietjens in his playing days, Eric Rush is quickly establishing himself as an astute sevens talent spotter and coach. That was underscored by his Auckland team winning their fourth consecutive national title in Queenstown.
Vainikolo's tragedy and triumph
By LEE UMBERS - Sunday News
Former Kiwis star Lesley "Volcano" Vainikolo learned he had been drafted into the England rugby squad as he prepared to bury his beloved father in south Auckland.
Hammett keen to take over from Deans
By DAVID LONG - Sunday News
Former All Blacks hooker Mark Hammett has made the first move for the looming Crusaders head coaching job.Tight shorts for Hurricanes
By MICHAEL DONALDSON - Sunday Star Times
The Hurricanes Super 14 players will play a game of Aussie rules against the Wellington Tigers this week. The aim is to improve their aerial skills, ball-handling and kicking.
Weepu keen to play catch-up
By NATHAN BURDON - Sunday Star Times
World Cup reject Piri Weepu knows only too well the selection sting, so it's no surprise he's focusing only on getting back on to the paddock with the Hurricanes in the Super 14.
Foley not ready to pack it in
By RUPERT GUINNESS - SMH
Wallabies forwards coach Michael Foley has passionately declared he wants to keep his position under new head coach Robbie Deans so he can finish the job he started when he joined the national side.
Gatland takes leaf out of All Blacks' book
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New Wales coach Warren Gatland has taken a leaf out of the New Zealand selection handbook.
Sivivatu may sue radio station
By MICHAEL CUMMINGS - Waikato Times
All Blacks and Chiefs rugby star Sitiveni Sivivatu is considering legal action against a radio station that incorrectly named him as the man allegedly involved in a late-night incident at an Auckland bar.
Where the S14 preseason games are played
Sunday News
The schedule for New Zealand's Super 14 sides in their preseason matches is:
Excess Wallabies to return to club rugby
By RUPERT GUINNESS - SMH
Wallabies who miss Test selection this year will now be allowed to return to club rugby rather than be warehoused in training camps as they have been in recent years, the Australian Rugby Union has confirmed.
Tietjens has the X-factor like no other
Nallet to take over as France captain
Reuters
Lock Lionel Nallet will be the next France captain, new coach Marc Lievremont said.
Vainikolo's tragedy and triumph
Auckland sevens Rush to four in a row
Like his mentor Gordon Tietjens in his playing days, Eric Rush is quickly establishing himself as an astute sevens talent spotter and coach. That was underscored by his Auckland team winning their fourth consecutive national title in Queenstown.
Pumas approved to enter Tri-Nations
Reuters
Argentina have been rewarded for their third place at the World Cup with an IRB plan for their inclusion in top-level international competition.
Trainspotter's guide to Tri-Nations glory
Hohepa grabs hat-trick in NZ win
By ANNA JENSEN - The Dominion Post
Carla Hohepa is proving to be the Jonah Lomu of women's rugby, with another three tries in just her second test for the Black Ferns.
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- Vainikolo's tragedy and triumph
- Tietjens names sevens trial squad
- Auckland sevens Rush to four in a row
- Hammett keen to take over from Deans
- Weepu keen to play catch-up
- Tight shorts for Hurricanes
- Gatland takes leaf out of All Blacks' book
- Tahs think big on their 'next Hayman'
- All Blacks' poor year reflected in poll
- Where the S14 preseason games are played
Tietjens has the X-factor like no other
If coaches are judged purely on results then Gordon Tietjens is one of New Zealand's best.
Tough draw for NZ in San Diego sevens
Leaders New Zealand have been drawn alongside Wales, Scotland and France in the fourth tournament of the international sevens rugby series in San Diego.
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Tahs think big on their 'next Hayman'
New South Wales prop Jeremy Tilse would blush at the thought as he knows he still has to prove himself. But, as he adapts to the third positional change in his short career, the "next Carl Hayman" tag has already been prepared for him.
Blues prop eager for a crack at South Africans
New Blues prop Bronson Murray is eager to test himself against the powerful South African sides when his team travel to the continent early in the 2008 Super 14 season.
All Blacks' poor year reflected in poll
A disappointing 2007 for the All Blacks has been reflected in a poll of journalists to find the world’s best player.
All Blacks look to future
I'm ready says Robbie
It was the moment when Robbie Deans knew he'd made the right choice when he accepted the Wallabies coaching job.
Aucks: You can't beat perfection
Year in Review - Air NZ Cup: Auckland handled the weight of history in magnificent fashion to claim another national title with an unbeaten run.
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