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All Blacks book their place into the RWC 2011 final (it’s been a long time coming)

October 16th, 2011 · No Comments

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz wrote this article. Ted 1  - Deans 0
I’ll write a few words later when I have calmed down and stopped crying tears of joy. Well done you mighty All Blacks. Bloody well done!
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Tags: Israel Dagg · France V New Zealand RWC 2011 · New Zealand V Wallabies · graham henry · robbie deans · Richie McCaw · Ma'a Nonu · All Blacks

Is this our time?

October 15th, 2011 · No Comments

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz wrote this article.
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As an All Black supporter I have danced the highs and lows following my great team for many, many years. On the eve of our biggest world cup game this tournament, I feel nervous and I am ashamed to admit, I am preparing myself for the worst. Not because I […]

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Tags: Kia kaha mighty All Blacks · France V New Zealand RWC 2011 · graham henry · Richie McCaw · All Blacks

New Zealand 37 - France 17

September 24th, 2011 · No Comments

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz wrote this article. A statement of intent
When Daniel Carter lined up for a drop goal into the second half, neatly slotting the ball through the posts, he told the world: “We’ve learned our lessons from 2007 - beware.”
This game was highly emotional. I was blubbing like a baby during the national anthems (which […]

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Tags: Sam Whitelock · Marc Lievremont · France V New Zealand RWC 2011 · 100 test caps All Black · Jermone Kaino · Israel Dagg · Ma'a Nonu · Piri Weepu · Conrad Smith · Richie McCaw

Pool A: New Zealand 37 - France 17

September 24th, 2011 · No Comments

noreply@blogger.com (Ferdy) wrote this article. A Statement of Intent
When Daniel Carter lined up for a drop goal into the second half, neatly slotting the ball through the posts, he told the world: “We’ve learned our lessons from 2007 - beware.”
This game was highly emotional. I was blubbing like a baby during the national anthems […]

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Tags: Sam Whitelock · Marc Lievremont · France V New Zealand RWC 2011 · 100 test caps All Black · Jermone Kaino · Pool A · Ma'a Nonu · Piri Weepu · Conrad Smith · Israel Dagg · Richie McCaw