Do England stand a chance against New Zealand? Our pals at Chicken Dinner have put together this preview of Saturday’s game…

Almost 12 months have passed since England’s rugby team were recognised as the best British sporting team of the year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Since then it’s gone downhill.
First they [...]

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This is how you deal with the haka

This good old-fashioned stare-down by the Welsh boys must ranks as one of the best ever responses to the All Blacks’ scary war dance. Wales went on to lose the game, but they won this battle. Brilliant, spine-tingling stuff that really puts to shame the degree of passion [...]

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Right back at you, All Blacks

Before Munster’s clash with the All Blacks last night, the Irish side’s quartet of Kiwis performed their own haka. To watch the New Zealand XV stand there, respectfully, and watch their own war dance acted out before them was truly a memorable moment in modern rugby union.
Munster’s mini haka was [...]

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There can be only one All-Black rugby team

Launceston RFC is being threatened by New Zealand’s RFU with legal action over their use of the name “All Blacks”.
Launceston, who also wear an all-black kit, wanted to trademark the name “Cornish All Blacks”, but the churlish Kiwis objected.
“While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, the [...]

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The latest addition to Saturday evening entertainment…

This fine lady from New Zealand is Strictly Come Dancing’s latest reason to endure an evening of Bruce Forsyth hilarity. The ballroom beauty and professional snowboarder is currently enjoying the company of All Blacks’ captain Richie McCaw.
See more of Hayley after the jump…

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