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Sydney Tri-Nations big kick for economy
Rugby tests between New Zealand and Australia in Sydney have nearly double the economic impact of many other Tri-Nations games, according to a survey that estimates the 2010 Tri-Nations Championship will have a US$174.3 million ($240...

RWC 2011: Time running out to get into finals ticket ballot
If you're hoping to be in the Eden Park grandstand watching the final or semifinals in the Rugby World Cup next year you had better get in quick.Fans have until 5pm on October 8 to enter the ballot for tickets.As tournament...

RWC 2011: Views to make your knees weak
While enjoying the sweeping views over the redeveloped Eden Park from the top tier of the new South Stand, it's easy to feel a little weak at the knees.At their highest point, the general admission seats are about 30m from the...

Wynne Gray: Pocock relishes step up to duel with maestro
For many seasons, the duels between Richie McCaw and George Smith were golden tussles.Two men imbued with strong athletic gifts, a great range of skills, courage, vision and unquestioned work ethics, the breakaways were without...

Top 10 transtasman feuds
1 Who is responsible for Russell Crowe? Technically, when he wins an Oscar, Russell Crowe is "the lad from Wellington ... or Eketahuna ... or Mangere Bridge or wherever". But when he throws telephones at hotel staff or mangles...

Rugby: Deans aiming to pass the pressure on to All Blacks
It's looming. Double-digit defeat, horror headlines in the Sunday newspapers - more grist for those who oppose the tenure of cross-border coach Robbie Deans.But, then again, victory tomorrow would have Deans anointed as King of...

All Blacks: Captain McCaw is still way out in front
Most things are remarkable about Richie McCaw's All Black career.His standards have been of such high quality since his 2001 test debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Rd that any rare blemishes look ghastly.He has made only...

Rugby: Aussies' hoodoo mission No 2
One hoodoo down, one to go tomorrow.That's Wallabies centre Adam Ashley-Cooper's refreshingly straightforward thinking as the Wallabies aim to avert a record-breaking 10th straight loss to the All Blacks.Tomorrow's final 2010...