Provides the latest RSS feeds for Rugby News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page New Zealand Star.com http://www.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/10/id/dff6b204fdf35a9d/ en-us Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:41:30 -0500 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:41:30 -0500 30 A FEW weeks ago I was quite confident Wales would go to Dublin and win. Wales would have been my favourites for this Six Nations opener against Ireland because everything seemed to be in place. ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203250153/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:53 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203250153/ SINCE scoring twice against South Africa in the autumn of 2010, George North has barely stepped off the rugby treadmill. Sixteen caps, six tries and a World Cup later, and the Scarlets young gun ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203250154/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:49 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203250154/ Charlie Hodgson's charge-down try at the start of the second half particularly disappointed Robinson, who feels his side should not have put themselves in that ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203249816/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:43:18 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203249816/ New Zealand Sevens coach praised his side's second-half defence after beating Fiji 24-7 in the final of the fourth leg of the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday. A withering burst of 24 ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203248378/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:27:34 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203248378/ Ireland's rematch with Wales following their World Cup defeat by the Welsh will be a cracker, promised Irish coach Declan Kidney. The 52-year-old, who guided his side to top of their pool at ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203247950/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:27:33 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203247950/ Interim coach Stuart Lancaster was encouraged by England's performance as they opened their defence of the Six Nations title with a 13-6 win over Scotland. Charlie Hodgson's try early ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203248379/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:27:29 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203248379/ ADAM JONES has set his sights on 100 Wales Test caps as he looks to extend his international career for the next three years. The Wales prop will make his 76th Test appearance today against Ireland ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203245818/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:52:58 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203245818/ Italy coach Jacques Brunel felt his side learnt a valuable lesson in their 30-12 away loss to France. The Italians were dominant in possession and territory for large spells, but could not ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203245817/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:46:25 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203245817/ England's prevailed 13-6 in a dour encounter in their opening Six Nations rugby match against Scotland at Murrayfield.Scotland wasted several opportunities to score in the second spell, with ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203244505/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:52:42 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203244505/ An elderly woman has been robbed in broad daylight while walking in the Auckland suburb of Browns Bay.The 77-year-old victim was walking on the right hand side of Beach Road at 11.15 yesterday ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203244504/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:52:40 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203244504/ Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman faces three months on the sidelines.Lillyman tore his right bicep off the tendon early in the Warriors' opening trial against the Gold Coast Titans.Club doctor John ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203244503/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:52:38 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203244503/ The Crusaders and the All Blacks are both up for Laureus sports awards at what will be a glittering affair in London early on Tuesday morning. The Crusaders have been nominated for Comeback of the ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243575/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:25:00 -0500 New Zealand Herald http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243575/ Error-prone Scotland, who led 6-3 at the break, enjoyed plenty of possession but wasted good openings with mistakes at key moments and were also denied a try by the video ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203242275/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:03:25 -0500 Haaretz http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203242275/ The ACT Brumbies will carry the name of the University of Canberra on their jerseys this year, starting a partnership that could lead to the football club moving to the UC ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243009/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:01:31 -0500 Sportal http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243009/ Not a complete performance by the New Zealand sevens side, but enough to put a smile on coach Gordon Tietjens' face.The Kiwis have won their sixth Wellington title courtesy of a 24-7 victory ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243007/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:58:53 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243007/ Bryce Lawrence is likely to return to South Africa to referee during this year's Super Rugby competition.The leading Kiwi whistleblower was widely condemned for his officiating in the World Cup ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243008/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:58:51 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203243008/ PAUL O’CONNELL insists the talking will stop as Ireland bid to avoid a hat-trick of defeats against Wales today. Warren Gatland takes his side to Dublin for their RBS Six Nations opener ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241229/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:25:08 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241229/ WHEN it comes to the start of a Six Nations campaign, Wales has never been short of blind optimists. Let’s back our boys, let’s believe in ourselves, in Warren Gatland (or whoever ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241232/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:25:03 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241232/ RYAN JONES is hoping to create more Dublin history today – four years on from one of the most memorable moments of his career. In 2008, the former Wales skipper lifted the Triple Crown trophy ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241230/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:24:51 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241230/ I READ last week new Wales prop Rhys Gill is a big fan of Gethin Jenkins and modelled his game on the Lions front-rower. Well, Rhys is now going to have to show he can fill the massive boots left ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241234/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:24:48 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241234/ The latest pictures from the Welsh camp as Warren Gatland's squad train at the Millennium Stadium before flying to Dublin for Sunday's Six Nations opener against ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241233/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:24:45 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203241233/ The Ireland players took part in the Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium earlier today as their much-anticipated RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales draws ever closer. Check out our photos from ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239806/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:22:31 -0500 Irish Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239806/ The England caretaker manager, Stuart Lancaster, faces a problem at half-back as Toby Flood is out for six weeks and joins the discarded Danny Care on the Six Nations missing ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239803/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:21:08 -0500 Guardian http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239803/ Wales' wing George North says the squad's cryotherapy in Poland has revitalised them for the match against Ireland. Photograph: David Davies/Press ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239802/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:21:02 -0500 Guardian http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239802/ Here is another, somewhat belated, offering for that shortlist that never was at the end of last year - that of the outstanding achievers in British sport who also happen to be female.Because ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238633/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:20:59 -0500 The Guardian http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238633/ Leigh Halfpenny, left, and Dan Lydiate celebrate Wales's victory over Ireland in the World Cup quarter-final but Warren Gatland will be without Lydiate for their Six Nations opener in Dublin on ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239804/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:20:52 -0500 Guardian http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239804/ The agony for Andy Robinson goes on. What more do his side have to do to consummate their new-found appetite for a fast, accomplished handling game with a try? Their search for one is becoming ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239805/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:20:46 -0500 Guardian http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239805/ Interim England boss Stuart Lancaster praised the attitude of his side after they beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004. Charlie Hodgson scored the only try of the game as ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239801/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:02:08 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203239801/ Debutant Owen Farrell credited England's narrow win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday to the young side's team spirit. England's new-look team failed to impress on attack ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238300/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:32:26 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238300/ England fly-half Toby Flood played the final 30 minutes for Leicester on his comeback from a knee injury. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238299/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:24:59 -0500 Guardian http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238299/ BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield. They also wonder why ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238252/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:04:53 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238252/ England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238295/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:04:50 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238295/ The Wallabies' convincing 24-18 victory over Wales provided a glimpse into what promises to be a bright future for Robbie Deans' side, but it was also utterly frustrating to watch.While ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238308/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:21:06 -0500 Sportal http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238308/ The heat is on for tougher regulations for tanning salons.New South Wales has announced a ban on solariums, which will be in force by the end of 2014.The Melanoma Foundation here is echoing the ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238301/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:58 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238301/ Brendon McCullum will return to the Kolkata Knight Riders after being purchased for $900,000 in the IPL auction.The Black Caps wicketkeeper played the first three seasons of the competition for ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238302/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:56 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238302/ Kim Dotcom is disappointed to again be remanded in custody in a New Zealand jail and is considering his options, his lawyer says.The 38-year-old German founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238304/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:52 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238304/ An Army officer ordered a court-martial on Friday for a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in US ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238305/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:51 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238305/ Injury concerns already for the Warriors after their opening game of the NRL pre-season against the Gold Coast at North Harbour Stadium.Prop Jacob Lillyman's sustained an arm injury in the ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238307/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:47 -0500 NZ City http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203238307/ http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="nzherald" ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203235883/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:55:40 -0500 New Zealand Herald http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203235883/ Saints, who triumphed over Gloucester two seasons ago, booked a home semi-final in this season's tournament with a 57-10 victory over Wasps. Saints ran in eight tries in the win. ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236733/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:48:54 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236733/ winning start to the Six Nations , but insists they need to move "to a different" level when they face Ireland in Paris next weekend. Tries from Aurelien Rougerie, Julien Malzieu, ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236732/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:48:53 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236732/ 30-12 defeat to France in this year's Six Nations opener, but insists the Italians can take many positives from the game. Castrogiovanni also looks ahead to next weekend's clash with ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236735/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:48:51 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236735/ Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder tells BBC Radio Northampton that his players were spurred on by defeat against Bath and came out "determined and put in a good performance" ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236734/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:48:48 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203236734/ ' ); } writeAuthHeader(54, true, 'http://www.walesonline.co.uk/registration/index.cfm', null, false, 'http://www.walesonline.co.uk/community/profile/', 2 ); ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203234935/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:10:49 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203234935/ Tournament favourites France got their 2012 Six Nations campaign off to an ideal start on Saturday with a 30-12 victory over Italy in Paris. Philippe ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203233760/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:02:38 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203233760/ IT was a taciturn Warren Gatland who revealed his long awaited team selection for tomorrow’s Six Nations clash with Ireland, but two out of three wasn’t bad. When the sheets were handed ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232993/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:36:25 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232993/ GAVIN HENSON has been drafted into the Blues starting line-up for their LV Cup match against Harlequins at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday (1pm). Henson has been released by the Welsh training ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232994/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:36:21 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232994/ ALAN QUINLAN has told his old Ireland team-mates to banish the word ‘revenge’ against Wales tomorrow because what Warren Gatland’s men produced in the World Cup was beautiful. ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232995/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:36:18 -0500 IC Wales http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232995/ Brumbies coach Jake White has enjoyed a dream start with his new Super Rugby side after they cruised to a 25-0 trial victory over Western Force at Rugby Park in Darwin on Saturday ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232991/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:46:07 -0500 Fox Sports http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203232991/ The Blues opened their pre-season account with a convincing 36-22 victory over the Hurricanes in Whangarei on Saturday. The Blues outscored the visitors by six tries to one, with only the boot of ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203230941/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:05:16 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203230941/ England captain Chris Robshaw hopes the memory of a hard road to a place in the Test side will inspire a team with a "point to prove" when they face Scotland in their Six Nations opener on ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203228909/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:05:13 -0500 Planet Rugby http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203228909/ The draw was made live on television before the Cup final of the Hertz Sevens in Wellington, the fourth round of the 2011/12 season, won by New ... http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203230943/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:56:08 -0500 IRB http://story.newzealandstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/dff6b204fdf35a9d/id/203230943/