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Homophobic 'morons' tarnish All Blacks Test Fans who yelled homophobic comments at players during last weekend's Test between New Zealand and France have been condemned http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186439.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186439.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:33:20 GMT Steve Hansen hails defensive effort New Zealand coach Steve Hansen takes pride in a record-setting defensive display to win the second Test against France and clinch the three-Test Gallaher Cup series http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186095.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186095.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:09:25 GMT Superb All Blacks shut out France New Zealand clinched a series victory over France with a 23-0 win in their second Test clash at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185985.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185985.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:08:57 GMT Cane out to make his mark against France The youngest player on the field will carry more responsibility than most when the All Blacks chase improvements in the second Test against France http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185939.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185939.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:42:54 GMT Castro completes Toulon switch Top 14 side Toulon have confirmed the signing of Leicester and Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni http://www.espnscrum.com/blogs/rugby/story/185913.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/blogs/rugby/story/185913.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:46:00 GMT All Blacks seek 'quick, clean ball' Liam Messam is confident the All Blacks will improve in the second Test because they now know France's capabilities as a result of the first match at Eden Park http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185815.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185815.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:13:51 GMT Frederic Michalak starts at fly-half France coach Phillipe Saint-Andre makes five changes, one positional, to his starting XV for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185813.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185813.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:41:49 GMT Ranger considers backing out of Montpellier deal New Zealand centre Rene Ranger may have to put club before country and honour his contract with French club Montpellier at the expense of his international career http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185717.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185717.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:06:11 GMT Three changes to All Blacks bench All Blacks coach Steve Hansen revealed an unchanged starting line-up for the second Test against France in Christchurch on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185649.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185649.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:29:53 GMT Bastareaud doubtful for second Test Powerhouse France midfielder Mathieu Bastareaud rates himself as a 50 percent chance to be available for selection for the second rugby Test against the All Blacks on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185581.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185581.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:28:30 GMT Scrum farce tipped to end The scrum farce that turned the first All Blacks-France Test into a tedious spectacle won't be repeated during the rest of the series http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185573.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185573.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:36:17 GMT France pleased with midweek tune-up France coach Philippe Saint-Andre said he had been given a little to think about ahead by France's 38-15 win over the Blues at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185567.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185567.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:08:17 GMT Parsons thrilled with "ultimate" experience Blues coach John Kirwan and his French rival Philippe Saint-Andre got as much of a thrill out of their sides' contest, won by the French 38-15 at North Harbour Stadium on Tuesday night http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185565.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185565.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:30:59 GMT Second-string France prove Test class France defeat the Blues 38-15 at North Harbour Stadium, scoring tries in nine minutes early in the second half to stun their hosts http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185477.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185477.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:44:06 GMT All Blacks seek better breakdown The troublesome breakdown area is being scrutinised by the All Blacks as they prepare for the second test against France at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185407.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185407.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:19:46 GMT Ma'a Nonu looking to step up Ma'a Nonu is benefitting from being back in the All Blacks' environment, putting behind him his indifferent Super Rugby form for the Highlanders http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185279.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185279.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:10:17 GMT Maxime Medard backs up against Blues Maxime Medard will play his second match in four days, having been named as the only member of France's starting Test team to face the Blues at North Harbour Stadium on Tuesday http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185277.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185277.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:23:34 GMT France lament missed opportunity "We know against New Zealand, when you lose the ball in the ruck or in contact, every player can make a difference every time," France hooker Dimitri Szarzewski says http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185251.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185251.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:30:58 GMT Ouedraogo suffers tour-ending injury France flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo has been ruled out of the rest of his side's tour of New Zealand with an ankle injury http://www.espnscrum.com/blogs/rugby/story/185167.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/blogs/rugby/story/185167.html Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:08:50 GMT Hansen happy with 'ugly' All Blacks win New Zealand's "ugly" 23-13 win against France in Auckland gives them a foundation for the rest of the Gallaher Cup series, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/184781.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/184781.html Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:29:31 GMT