NOT FULLY-CONFIDENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
New Zealand has installed South Africa as slim favourites win successive Tri Nations titles, but confidence is not as sky-high in its homeland.   Full Story >>

ROBINSON RARING TO GO
Gun Wallabies prop Benn Robinson is confident he'll be back on deck in time for his side's Tri Nations opener against the Springboks in Brisbane on July 24.   Full Story >>

SIDELINE REFEREE ABUSE TO STOP
A campaign designed to stamp out sideline referee abuse on our community rugby fields kicked off on Tuesday in Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago.
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SPRINGBOKS CLAIM TRI NATIONS FAVOURITISM
If the Springboks don't win the Tri Nations their season will be a failure says leading South African commentator Mark Keohane.
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THUMBS UP FOR GENIA
Will Genia is set to return earlier than expected from a thumb injury with the incumbent Wallabies halfback announcing on Monday that he hoped to be available for selection when the Aussies kick off their Tri Nations campaign against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium on the July 24.
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GATLAND FOCUSED ON NOW
Warren Gatland insists his focus is firmly on getting Wales primed for next year's World Cup despite admitting he had a 'few options on the table' for his career after next year's tournament in New Zealand.   Full Story >>

LINEOUT MAKING PROGRESS
New Zealand's lineout has been much less the point of concern than in the past year or two during the preliminary Tests this season, but the real challenge lies ahead against South Africa.   Full Story >>

HENRY HITS OUT AT SCRUMS
All Blacks coach Graham Henry struck another blow for effective action to be taken with scrum problems in international rugby in the aftermath of Saturday's 29-10 win over Wales in Hamilton.   Full Story >>

GATLAND UPSET AT LAST TRY
What would have been a most satisfactory night for the Welsh camp was upset by the All Blacks' last minute try to claim a 29-10 win at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium on Saturday.   Full Story >>

WALES BATTLES HISTORY
What do Maurice Richards, Keith Jarrett and Jonathan Davies have in common?
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