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Green Tea Party

The all blacks came into the professional era wedded to an amateur culture of pies, pints and near disdain for sports science. That all changed in 2004 when the coaching team and senior players influenced a revolution that has driven the highest personal standards.

Brand Standing

In the last 10 years the all blacks have evolved from rugby team to sports brand. Not everyone likes the transition that has been made, but it has been critical in giving the national side major influence and profile in the world game.

Outside Influences

A number of teams, people, decisions and events have had a major influence on the all blacks.

A Journey With A Difference

The All Blacks will play Italy in Toyota City at next year’s World Cup. GREGOR PAUL believes both the city and the stadium will make for an engaging visit for those Kiwis who make it to Japan.

The Ultimate Challenge

A Lions tour to New Zealand is probably the greatest spectacle in world rugby. It means everything to both teams.

Stamping His Mark

Kieran Read, in his second season as all blacks captain, wants his team to build their own legacy.

​10 Ways For Lions To Roar

There is no magic bullet that the lions can reach for to beat the all blacks. According to Richard Bath there are at least 10 things the visitors will have to get right if they are to win the series.

Plotting The Right Path

KEVIN ROBERTS IS FOUNDER OF RED ROSE CONSULTING; BUSINESS LEADER AND EDUCATOR; AUTHOR AND SPEAKER; ADVISER ON MARKETING, CREATIVE THINKING AND LEADERSHIP.

Change Agent

NEW SPRINGBOK COACH RASSIE ERASMUS WANTS TO CREATE A WINNING CULTURE WRITES JON CARDINELLI.

All Roads Lead To Dublin

'Words Can't Describe How Happy We Are With the Result and the Slam.' 

All In Line In Dublin

Tony Johnson Is a Commentator and Presenter for Sky Tv’s Rugby Coverage in New Zealand.

Blues Need To Put Pressure On Umaga

Wynne Gray Is A Former Senior Rugby Writer At The New Zealand Herald.

The Six Million Dollar Man

The Number Of New Zealand Players Heading Offshore is Rising But still not at a Level that has Anyone Panicking. That Said, There is one Man who, Should he Depart would change Everything

Land Rover Backing The Next Generation Of Rugby Stars

“The money we receive from Land Rover goes directly into our high performance programmes.”

Killing Them Softly

Richard Bath Is an Award-winning Writer Based in the UK.

Leaders Must Lead

FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS I have been focusing on the difference leadership brings to business, politics, sport and prosperity.

The Perfect Combination

Rodie Retallack and Sam Whitelock are the most experienced locking Combination in New Zealand history and according to all blacks coach eve Hansen, also the best.

The Perfect 10s

There’s been a relentless public and media drive to create a rivalry between ichie mo’unga and beauden garrett. But the all blacks have never bought into it, seeing instead a great combination which gives them sensational quality at no 10.

The Sleeping Giant Awakes

Richard bath is an award-winning writer based in the UK.

Ghosts Of No 10

Haunt all Blacks

Beer Tents And Bouncy Castles

Provincial Rugby Is Played In Cavernous Stadiums With A Corporate Backdrop And As A Result Fans Are Nowhere To Be Seen And Interest Is Dwindling. Steve Hale Has A Plan On How The Lifeblood Of The Game Can Be Fixed.

The Perth Experience

See more of Perth and go beyond its urban cool – choose your day trip in the city, on the coast or in country.

Work To Rule

This Year’s World Cup Is Expected To Be One Of The Most Open In Years And It Could Come Down To Which Team Best Manages The Workload Of Their Players Leading Into The Tournament.

South Africa's Time Must Come Again

Wynne gray is a former senior rugby writer at the new zealand herald.

Driving Force

In previous years the all blacks have been vulnerable to the driving maul as it has been a tactic little loved in new zealand. Liam napier says that has all changed.

Timing Is Everything

New Zealand’s Best Players Are In Constant Demand Around The World, But Knowing Whether To Stay At Home Or Head Offshore Is An Increasingly Difficult Judgement Call.

Anything Is Possible

Ardie Savea Is A Talent Like No Other. This Year He’S Hoping To Add Yet More Qualities To His Game.

Straight Shooter

Duane Vermeulen Upset A Few People Last Year When He Spoke His Mind About The Lack Of Direction And Passion Within His Beloved Springboks Side. Now He’S Back From Injury And Hoping His Actions Will Speak Much Louder Than His Words.

McLeod Becomes Defender Of The Faith

‘HE IS FOLLOWING SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE A MAGNIFICENT JOB BUT ALREADY HE [HAS MADE IT CLEAR] HE DOESN’T WANT TO BE SMITHY, HE WANTS TO BE SCOTT McLEOD AND THAT IS MASSIVELY IMPORTANT.’

Leading The Next Generation

Kieran Read Won His '4 100th Cap Against the Lions and While the Series Was Drawn, the All Blacks No 8 Has Everything He Needs to Push on and Become a Great Leader.