Big Norm set to return to provincial rugby

Former Crusaders and New Zealand lock Norm Maxwell is set for a comeback to provincial rugby with Canterbury.
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Balance was the key for All Blacks

All Blacks coach Graham Henry said the side's better balanced approach was the key to its 26-12 Bledisloe Cup and Philips Tri Nations win over Australia at Eden Park in Auckland.
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Australians upset at tackle ruling

Australia was upset at a ruling from referee Nigel Owens that a tackle on All Blacks wing Doug Howlett was high, allowing the All Blacks a vital penalty goal at a crucial stage of the Philips Tri Nations-Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park.
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Carter and Woodcock cap NZ's Tri Nations win

Sensible All Blacks forward play in the wet conditions at Eden Park set up the 26-12 victory over Australia to retain the Bledisloe Cup and the Philips Tri Nations titles for another year.
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Henry eyes a full trophy cabinet

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is aiming for a clean sweep of trophies this year.

Although he has made no attempt to hide the fact that the Webb Ellis Cup is his primary focus this year, at the moment Henry is thinking only of keeping the Philips Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cups safely locked away in New Zealand's silverware cabinet this week.
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Wallabies aim to keep on improving

With the Bledisloe and Philips Tri Nations trophies potentially one win away from heading back across the Tasman, Wallabies skipper Stirling Mortlock says his side is desperate not to return home empty-handed come Sunday.
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Wallabies believe they have the edge

Australia co-captain Phil Waugh has urged his side to continue building its psychological advantage over New Zealand ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup decider in Auckland.
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Lyons ruled out of decider

Wallabies No 8 David Lyons will miss Saturday's Philips Tri-Nations blockbuster due to a blood clot in his leg.
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Bledisloe Cup lustre a powerful force

Memories of Bledisloe Cups past, especially those which denied the All Blacks possession of the trophy and the frustration of a string of last-minute losses, have been in front of the side as it prepares to play Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.
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McAlister braced for midfield rematch

The Wallabies have earned bragging rights ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup showdown here but a bullish Luke McAlister says it only stiffens the resolve of he and All Blacks midfield teammate Isaia Toeava.
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Preview: New Zealand v Australia

In a season which has had many other distractions, nothing can supplant the fact that Saturday's Bledisloe Cup-Philips Tri Nations Test in Auckland is set to rank among the most keenly-anticipated clashes of the modern era in the New Zealand-Australia rivalry.
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All Blacks not far from finding touch

The All Blacks were not quite where they wanted to be at this stage of the season, but hooker Anton Oliver said from the team's base in Auckland they were not far from it.
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'This is why you play Test rugby' - Collins

Robust All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins summed up what the Bledisloe Cup-Philips Tri Nations final decider against Australia in Auckland on Saturday means to the home side.
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All Blacks team to play Australia announced

All Blacks coach Graham Henry and his assistant coaches Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen and fellow selector, Sir Brian Lochore, have announced the team to play Australia on Saturday 21 July at Eden Park:
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Latham bracketed at fullback

Chris Latham could play his first Test in eight months after being bracketed in the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday's Philips Tri Nations/Bledisloe Cup decider against the All Blacks in Auckland.
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Adaptability the key for scrum

Frustrating as being part of a dominant scrum which is suffering inconsistent refereeing rulings may be, it was up the All Blacks pack to adapt to every situation it confronted.
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Kelleher primed for big game

A clinical performance with a bit of 'mongrel dog' was the requirement halfback Byron Kelleher was looking for in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup-Philips Tri Nations game between the All Blacks and Australia at Eden Park.
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All Blacks sight last big game

The All Blacks are looking forward to Saturday's Bledisloe Cup and Philips Tri Nations decider with Australia as they know it is the last big game they can expect before their prospective World Cup quarter-final.
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Latham named in Bledisloe Cup squad

Chris Latham is set to make a possible return for the Wallabies in next week's return Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand in Auckland.
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Latham takes cautious approach

Australia full-back Chris Latham is continuing on the road to fitness following a knee problem and will make a decision next week as to whether he will be available for the Bledisloe Cup decider against New Zealand in Auckland next week.
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Game highlights: Catch up on the Philips Tri-Nations highlights from the Test against Australia at Eden Park. (viewed 8810 times)

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Captain’s comments: All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw talks about how hard it is to win the Bledisloe Cup. (viewed 7211 times)

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Mind games: The Wallabies have been talking themselves up following their win over the All Blacks in Melbourne. (viewed 4266 times)

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Test team named: All Blacks Coach Graham Henry talks about team selections for this weekend’s Philips Tri-Nations Test against Australia in Auckland. (viewed 5093 times)

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