English Rugby
Dec 2, 2011: England hooker Steve Thompson believes Nick Mallett and Wayne Smith would be the perfect combination to lead the nation into the 2015 World Cup
New Zealand 8-7 France, Rugby World Cup, October 23, 2011
Oct 23, 2011: Steve Hansen saluted the All Blacks' heart and mental strength after Sunday's nail-biting 8-7 victory over France in an epic Rugby World Cup final clash in Auckland
New Zealand v Australia, Rugby World Cup Semi-Final, October 16
Oct 15, 2011: All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is determined to overcome the occasion in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Australia
New Zealand v Australia, Rugby World Cup Semi-Final, October 16
Oct 15, 2011: All Blacks fly-half Aaron Cruden has been backed to handle the pressure of his side's Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown with Australia at Eden Park on Sunday night
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 5, 2011: All Blacks winger Zac Guildford could be out of contention for New Zealand's quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 4, 2011: New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith insists Colin Slade will be able to fill Dan Carter's sizeable boots after the fly-half was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 3, 2011: New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith is confident replacement fly-half Aaron Cruden will make the successful transition from World Cup wilderness to becoming an integral member of the party charged with winning the competition on home soil
Tri-Nations
Jul 26, 2011: All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams aims to match fire with fire if he is chosen to face the Springboks for his home rugby Test debut in Wellington on Saturday
Tri-Nations
Jul 25, 2011: The All Blacks insist they will not underestimate an understrength and underperforming South Africa side ahead of the Tri-Nations clash on Saturday
New Zealand Rugby
Jul 7, 2011: All Blacks coach Graham Henry will be glued to Saturday's Super Rugby Final as part of his quest to shackle Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper
New Zealand Rugby
Jul 6, 2011: All Blacks hopeful Colin Slade will come under the spotlight as he continues his comeback from injury in Canterbury's pre-season clash with Wellington on Friday
New Zealand Rugby
Jul 3, 2011: New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith has revealed that his side will draw on the emotional heartache of previous high-profile losses in a bid to bolster their latest assault on the Rugby World Cup crown
New Zealand Rugby
Jul 2, 2011: All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has played down fears that his side lack an able deputy for first-choice fly-half Dan Carter
New Zealand Rugby
Jun 27, 2011: All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has signed a two-year contract with Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs
New Zealand Rugby
Feb 6, 2011: The New Zealand Rugby Union have confirmed that the All Blacks coaching job will be advertised at the end of the - regardless of whether current boss Graham Henry wants to stay on in the role
Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, November 20
Nov 16, 2010: The All Black selectors are facing up to some tough calls for this weekend's Test against Ireland in Dublin
South Africa v New Zealand, Tri-Nations, Soweto, August 21
Aug 16, 2010: New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith has revealed the All Blacks' newly successful running-rugby style was inspired by the players' desire to play the game the right way
New Zealand v South Africa, Tri-Nations, Wellington, July 17
Jul 14, 2010: All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is expecting South Africa to throw caution to the wind this weekend as the sides clash in Wellington
New Zealand Rugby
Jul 2, 2010: All Blacks coach Graham Henry has confirmed the possibility of one of his assistants coaching a Super 15 franchise next season
New Zealand Rugby
Apr 16, 2010: Injury and inexperience has the All Blacks coaches concerned as they eye the impressive blueprint of the top South African Super 14 sides
