Aug 21, 2000: Springbok management is unlikely to take any action against All Blacks No.8 Ron Cribb for allegedly biting South African halfback Werner Swanepoel
Aug 21, 2000: Despite their thrilling victory over the All Blacks on Saturday, Springbok coach Nick Mallett said his team would have to step up another level if they want to beat the Wallabies in Durban next week in the final Tri-Nations game
Aug 21, 2000: After the Springboks' magnificent form against the All Blacks on Saturday, the Wallabies are both excited and wary ahead of their Tri-Nations clash in Durban on Saturday
Aug 20, 2000: Auckland can consider themselves fortunate to escape from Pukekohe this afternoon with a win against a very committed Counties side
Aug 20, 2000: The NPC Third Division got under way on Saturday, with three home victories and a draw in Levin between Horowhenua Kapiti and Buller
Aug 20, 2000: Saturday's second round matches saw four close, hard fought encounters, each resulting in a win for the home side
Tri Nations 2000
Aug 19, 2000: The Springboks ended their losing streak in spectacular fashion at Ellis Park on Saturday when they defeated the All Blacks 46-40
Aug 19, 2000: In a battle of attrition in appalling conditions at Carisbrook, Wellington did just enough to secure their second NPC victory of the season
Aug 19, 2000: Southland came back from a 11-27 half time deficit at Invercargill this afternoon, to run Taranaki tantalisingly close and earn themselves a bonus point in defeat
Aug 19, 2000: In Hamilton on Saturday afternoon, Waikato comfortably overcame the challenge of Northland, their 19th successful Ranfurly Shield defence since 1997
Aug 18, 2000: The Springboks suffered another blow on Friday when loosehead prop Robbie Kempson was forced to withdraw from the team to play the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday
Aug 18, 2000: In appalling conditions in Christchurch, Canterbury adapted better than North Harbour to score a comfortable victory and get their first win of this NPC season
Aug 18, 2000: The Auckland team for the Air New Zealand NPC match against Counties Manukau at Pukekohe on 20 August has been named by coach Wayne Pivac
Aug 18, 2000: The All Blacks will play a warm-up game in Japan against a Pacific Barbarians side on their way to France and Italy in November, New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) chief executive David Rutherford said Friday
Aug 18, 2000: Nick Mallett is still backing his abilities as Springbok coach even though he has the sword of Damocles hanging over his head
Aug 18, 2000: The All Blacks had a day off on Thursday after completing their preparations for Saturday's all-important meeting with South Africa in Johannesburg
Aug 18, 2000: Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park is going to be a very special occasion for Springbok fullback Thinus Delport
Aug 18, 2000: South Africa's obsession with Jonah Lomu, the giant All Black left wing, makes it easy for them to knock holes in the Springbok defence
Aug 18, 2000: It's a given that Saturday's Tri-Nations Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks will be an intensely physical affair
Aug 17, 2000: After eschewing kicking this season, the struggling Springboks are set to make more judicious use of the boot against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday
