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WATCH: Sonny Bill wins with first round KO

After just five pro fights, the New Zealand heavyweight belt belongs to an All Black.

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Tipping point: Afoa banned for Heineken Cup semi

Ulster tight-head John Afoa has been handed a four week ban for his dangerous tackle on Felix Jones.

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‘Get a life’: Piri Weepu hits back at fans accusing him of gaining weight

The All Black and Auckland Blues scrum-half has copped some flak on Twitter for his side’s poor Super 15 start

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Relax, Leinster: Kirwan appointed to Auckland Blues post

The ex-Italy boss will take over from Pat Lam, who endured a torrid time in charge of the Super Rugby side.

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‘Robust’ discussions between Rob Penney and Declan Kidney over Irish stars

The new Munster coach wants to build up a good working relationship with the national team.

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Captain Doug to oversee Munster’s new centre combination

Howlett starts for the second time in two weeks as James Downey and Casey Laulala get their chance to shine against Bristol.

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Penney set to choose Howlett ahead of O’Connell as new Munster captain

It has been reported that the second-row will give up his armband to the former All Black ahead of the new rugby season.

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John Kirwan brings in Graham Henry as Auckland Blues defence coach

Perhaps now the acerbic Kiwi will be given back his life-time parking space at Eden Park.

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Eric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself

The Connacht coach would love to draft in the All Black captain but admits he may have to find a blank cheque.

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Blazing squad: Doug Howlett happy to lead Munster into Stade de France hot-house

The newly-appointed captain believes Paris is the perfect place for a winning start to their Heineken Cup campaign.

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Blacklisted: Dan Carter snubbed in New Zealand player of the year nominations

The three lads up for the main award are pretty handy though.

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Dan Carter set for another European vacation

Let’s hope it doesn’t go all ‘Clark Griswald’ on him again.

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Jerry Collins gets Japanese jail visit after knife ‘self-defence’ claim

The former All Black flanker was arrested for carrying the blade in a department store.

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Tearful All Black winger Julian Savea admits domestic assault charge

The New Zealander, who tormented Ireland last summer, will appear in court next Monday.

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Colourful character: Brent Pope looked to be enjoying himself today

The RTÉ rugby coach is clearly besties with Roz Purcell and Bressie now.

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Shoulder injury forces record-breaker Howlett to retire

The Munster and All Black legend has undergone shoulder surgery and has retired on medical advice.

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Ruddock sad to see the back of ‘inspiring’ Gibbes

The Kiwi forwards coach had his pack primed and ready to control last night’s encounter with Cardiff.

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Dan Carter made his comeback from sabbatical in a local club match

The 32-year-old out-half came through 40 minutes for Southbridge, scoring 10 points.

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Ex-All Black Muliaina on course for Connacht debut later this month

Meanwhile, Kiwi hooker Tom McCartney joins Pat Lam’s squad this week.

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Mils Muliaina to make Connacht debut while Munster and Ulster boosted by...

All eyes will be on the All Black at the Sportsgrounds tomorrow evening.

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Competition for Court as London Irish sign up All Black prop Ben Franks

The 42-Test All Black has signed a three-year contract with the Premiership club.

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Boost for Connacht as former All Black Muliaina returns for Cardiff trip

However, the province are still without Nathan White, Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Willie Faloon.

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The next crop of New Zealand rugby stars look ominously good

The Baby Blacks ran in nine tries against Scotland at the World Rugby U20 Championship yesterday.

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The All Blacks haven’t sprung any surprises with their World Cup jersey

The new shirt includes a homage to the Originals, who were led by Donegal man Dave Gallaher.

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All Black Mils Muliaina charged with sexual assault by South Wales Police

The New Zealander will appear in Cardiff Magistrates Court in August.

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All Black Charles Piutau signs for Wasps before 2016 move to Ulster

The 23-year-old will have a short stint in the Premiership.

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Holy SBW! Sonny Bill just offloaded his World Cup medal to this lucky kid

Serious gesture from the All Black centre.

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Words don’t do Lomu justice: 9 times Jonah left the world awestruck

The great man had to be seen to be believed.

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Jonah Lomu had all the qualities you could wish for in a hero — Brian O’Driscoll

‘Be careful, if you get there too quickly you might have to actually tackle him’.

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Richie McCaw confirms retirement after record-breaking career with All Blacks

The most-capped player in international rugby union went out on a high.

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Long-haul flight may have killed Jonah Lomu, says family doctor

The medic said the All Black great’s kidney disease made him vulnerable to such a scenario.

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All Black Franks eager 'to work hard' as he sticks with relegated London Irish

The highly-rated, highly-paid prop won’t be following coach Tom Coventry through the exit door.

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The worry and wait is over: Charles Piutau had his Ulster gear on for...

The All Black’s second season in Europe began today.

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Hansen vows to tick all boxes before continuing as All Black coach

The World Cup-winning coach’s current contract expires in 2017.

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Richie McCaw promoted to Wing Commander in NZ air force

You can only be captain for so long.

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'I was without direction, I guess': Connacht's Jake Heenan on his teenage...

Growing up in New Zealand, the 24-year-old was lost and isolated but rugby gave him purpose.

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Former All Black Saili wants to stay with Munster

The 26-year-old has played in all eight games since he made his return in the win over Leinster on St Stephen’s Day.

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