Tri-Nations
Jun 27, 2010: All Blacks coach Graham Henry has shown a ruthless streak in his Tri-Nations squad, axing wing Zac Guildford, prop Neemia Tialata, hooker Aled de Malmanche and flanker Adam Thompson from the selection
NZ Maori 31-28 Ireland, Rotorua, June 18
Jun 18, 2010: Liam Messam has hailed an "awesome" achievement for the New Zealand Maori following their victory over Ireland in Rotorua
NZ Maori 31-28 Ireland, Rotorua, June 18
Jun 18, 2010: The New Zealand Maori have secured another famous victory by seeing off the challenge of Ireland 31-28 as part of their centenary celebrations at at Rotorua International Stadium
NZ Maori v Ireland, Rotorua, June 18
Jun 17, 2010: The New Zealand Maori continue their centenary season in Rotorua on Friday, taking on a desperate Ireland side still licking their wounds after a hammering from the All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby
May 30, 2010: Coach Jamie Joseph believes the special nature of the New Zealand Maori will help compensate for a tight preparation schedule for their three-match centenary programme
News in Brief
Feb 12, 2010: All the latest rugby news including Ospreys scrum-half Mike Phillips imminent return to action
Air New Zealand Cup - Round Four Preview
Aug 20, 2009: The Air New Zealand Cup reaches round four this week with the Bay of Plenty Steamers looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season
Aug 14, 2008: Waikato avoided their third straight loss in the Air NZ Cup rugby competitions when they drew 38-38 with Manawatu in Palmerston North tonight.
Jun 1, 2008: Six new caps have been named in the New Zealand Maori rugby squad for the Pacific Nations Cup tournament.
Mar 21, 2008: Loose forward Liam Messam hopes a return to an old stamping group will lead to a lift to his and Chiefs' Super 14 rugby fortunes.
Sep 29, 2007: Northland fell out of contention for a top eight spot in the Air New Zealand Cup rugby championship when they lost 16-20 to Waikato in Hamilton today.
Sep 8, 2007: Waikato survived a torrid test from Tasman to emerge 25-23 victors in an entertaining Air NZ Cup rugby match in Blenheim today.
Aug 26, 2007: The Ranfurly Shield's storied traditions could not sway Waikato loose forward Liam Messam, who neither approached or departed Auckland in time honoured fashion.
Jun 5, 2007: The Chiefs ended the Sharks unbeaten run over New Zealand teams in the Super 14 rugby competition with a 35-27 victory in Hamilton tonight.
May 1, 2007: Seven names for the future, led by Waikato flanker Liam Messam, have re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union to play beyond 2007.
Apr 21, 2007: The Chiefs ended the Sharks unbeaten run over New Zealand teams in the Super 14 rugby competition with a 35-27 victory in Hamilton tonight.
