http://192.168.195.31/rugby?ref=rsshttp://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/luke-mcalister-start-10-blues-4204515?ref=rss Luke McAlister has been given the nod at first five-eighths ahead of Stephen Brett for the Blues' clash with the Chiefs. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:02:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4204515http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/rodney-so-oialo-head-japan-4204484?ref=rss All Blacks stalwart Rodney So'oialo has today announced he is leaving New Zealand to play rugby in Japan. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 16:36:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4204484http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/rudi-wulf-confirms-nz-return-4204257?ref=rss Former All Black Rudi Wulf has returned to the Blues after a stint in Toulon, France Thu, 2 Jun 2011 12:26:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4204257http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/weepu-finally-gets-start-canes-4203831?ref=rss All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu will make his first start of the season on Saturday. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:17:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4203831http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/umaga-and-kahui-reunited-blues-clash-4203668?ref=rss The Chiefs welcome back Tana Umaga for their clash against the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday night. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:18:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4203668http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/muliaina-says-sayonara-nz-4203286?ref=rss All Black fullback Mils Muliaina has confirmed he is heading to Japan at the end of the year. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:46:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4203286http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/abs-raise-ruckus-over-rucks-world-cup-4203261?ref=rss The All Blacks coaches are anxious to avoid the tackle area becoming a "big concern" at the World Cup. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:14:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4203261http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/highlanders-may-reverse-jersey-decision-4203251?ref=rss The Highlanders have not ruled out reversing their decision to change jerseys next season, but it would take a pretty convincing argument to do so, general manager Roger Clark said yesterday Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:57:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4203251http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/hurricanes-secure-talent-2012-4203227?ref=rss The Hurricanes have signed Jacob Ellison and Karl Lowe for next season. Thu, 2 Jun 2011 06:58:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4203227http://tvnz.co.nz/all-blacks/sonny-bill-happy-in-nz-mundine-4202884?ref=rss Maybe the best indication yet of Sonny Bill Williams' future plans came today from his Anthony Mundine. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 18:25:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4202884http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/thomson-back-highlanders-4202796?ref=rss Flanker Adam Thomson will return for the Highlanders against the Force in Dunedin on Friday night. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:59:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4202796http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/new-strip-welcome-relief-southland-hooker-4201574?ref=rss Jason Rutledge says the introduction of a neutral Highlanders colour should have happened 17 years ago for the Super Rugby franchise, and admits for him the new playing strip would be a welcome relief Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:38:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4201574http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-world-cup/martin-devlin-24-facts-4201567?ref=rss 100 Days 'til the Rugby World Cup kicks off and Martin Devlin gives you 24 key facts'n'figures to arm yourself with. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:33:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4201567http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-world-cup/keith-quinn-back-history-rwc-part-one-4201543?ref=rss 100 Days out from the Rugby World Cup, Keith Quinn traces the event back to its infancy. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 07:53:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4201543http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-world-cup/buck-shelford-stop-bashing-4201525?ref=rss 100 days out and I'm a little bit peeved off to hear all the negativity around the Rugby World Cup. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 07:25:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4201525http://tvnz.co.nz/all-blacks/jeff-wilson-100-days-until-party-4201511?ref=rss With 100 days until the World Cup, I hope we understand what an experience this event is going to deliver. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 07:05:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4201511http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/siale-piutau-escapes-ban-punches-4200952?ref=rss Highlanders wing Siale Piutau has escaped suspension for punching Lions flanker Michael Rhodes. Tue, 31 May 2011 14:28:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4200952http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/happy-hurricanes-laugh-off-rift-4199336?ref=rss Talk of a rift between the Hurricanes' coach and captain have been laughed off today as the pair fronted media. Mon, 30 May 2011 18:09:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4199336http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/highlanders-model-controversial-green-jersey-4199226?ref=rss The Highlanders will unveil their controversial new playing strip against the Force in their final game at Carisbrook. Mon, 30 May 2011 16:48:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4199226http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/keith-quinn-mccaw-guilty-dumb-play-4198513?ref=rss Crusaders captain Richie McCaw had a great game but handed the Reds the match last night, writes Keith Quinn. Mon, 30 May 2011 12:10:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4198513http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/wallabies-tipped-cup-success-4197665?ref=rss Robbie Deans and his developing Wallabies side have been given the thumbs-up by Australia's two World Cup-winning captains, who believe the team are on track to lift the Webb Ellis trophy this year. Mon, 30 May 2011 10:03:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4197665http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/reds-seal-one-point-victory-in-suncorp-classic-4197087?ref=rss A penalty in the final moments gave the Reds a 17-16 victory over the Crusaders at Suncorp stadium Sun, 29 May 2011 20:27:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4197087http://tvnz.co.nz/all-blacks/hansen-targets-top-job-4196903?ref=rss All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen has worked with experts on his media relations skills in a bid to sell himself as a potential successor for Graham Henry after the World Cup, local media reported on Sunday Sun, 29 May 2011 17:20:00 +1200urn:ARTICLE:4196903