Keven Mealamu

All Blacks: Rokocoko to renew rivalry with Howlett

DUBLIN - Joe Rokocoko's return to international rugby provides a tantalising match-up with former provincial teammate and All Blacks wing rival Doug Howlett when New Zealand mark the 30th anniversary of their famous loss to...

Carter pulls strings to end hopes of an Irish rebellion

New Zealand crushed the dreams of thousands of Irishmen with a ruthless reminder of where the power lies in world rugby. A hard-fought first half which was level at 3-3 moments beforethe break was made to appear an illusion as...

All Blacks outclass Ireland at Croke Park

Touchdown: All Black centre Ma'a Nonu scores against Ireland at Croke Park Photo: GETTY IMAGES Ireland may have got the rough end a key decision on half-time - the debates will rage on that one - but they weren’t remotely in...

All Blacks remind Irish of the true world order

THESE games don't change much. There is brave talk beforehand, some gutsy play from Ireland, moments when the luck seems to go against us, moments when we kid ourselves that the All Blacks are there for the taking, unrealistic...

Sean Fitzpatrick: All Black intensity tough to maintain when everyone gets a go

It's been a good start for Graham Henry's All Blacks, certainly in terms of the sub-plot of this tour: development of players to address the lack of depth in New Zealand rugby right now. Against Scotland, Kieran Read looked to...

Charm fails to mask nature of the beast

By Billy Keane Saturday November 15 2008 What's this about the All Blacks taking up hurling? Special Keven Mealamu, the New Zealand hooker, was one of the principals in the spear tackling of Brian O'Driscoll. If this man is a...

Howlett backs Munster men to shine twice (Yahoo!Xtra Sport)

Doug Howlett says the All Blacks should be bracing themselves for a tough stay in Ireland, starting with tomorrow's test in Dublin. The All Blacks take on Ireland at Croke Park in the second test of the UK leg of their...

QUINLAN RELISHING BIG CHANCE

Alan Quinlan never gave up hope of reviving his Ireland career but was still left "shell-shocked" by his selection for the Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Injury and a loss of form contributed to Quinlan falling out of...

Shaun Edwards: Real test comes for Armitage now as Wallabies will push him to limit

Delon Armitage. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images A New Zealander and an Englishman are with Wales, Irish forwards are apparently raving about the South African in their camp, another Kiwi is a key part of the Scottish...

Hot international action served up

There is a whole host of mouth-watering international fixtures again this weekend. We have put together all the teams, the times and stare into our crystal ball at SARugby.com and dish out the most accurate predictions seen...

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