http://192.168.195.34/?ref=rsshttp://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/chiefs-snatch-win-over-highlanders-4717020?ref=rss The Chiefs have beaten the Highlanders in their pre-season clash in Queenstown today. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4717020http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/new-zealand-trounce-japan-in-las-vegas-4716931?ref=rss New Zealand made short work of Japan in their second pool match at the USA Sevens today. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:44:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716931http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/crusaders-edge-hurricanes-4716887?ref=rss The Crusaders have beaten the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby pre-season match today. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716887http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/new-zealand-off-winning-start-in-las-vegas-4716828?ref=rss New Zealand have made a strong start to their USA Sevens campaign in Las Vegas today. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:54:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716828http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/sharpe-retire-after-super-season-4716221?ref=rss Australia lock Nathan Sharpe said today he would be retiring at the end of his 15th Super Rugby season in August. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716221http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/laulala-signs-munster-4716154?ref=rss Irish Rugby club Munster today announced the signing of former All Black Casey Laulala. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716154http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/chiefs-up-pre-season-test-4716070?ref=rss After beating the Rebels 36-0 last week in Geelong, the Chiefs head to Queenstown to play the Highlanders. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716070http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/blues-give-weepu-shot-10-4716053?ref=rss Piri Weepu gets the chance to show his skills at No 10 for his new Super Rugby outfit when the Blues play the Rebels in Melbourne tomorrow night Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4716053http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/england-name-unchanged-side-six-nations-4715887?ref=rss England caretaker rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has named an unchanged team to face Italy in the Six Nations. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:56:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4715887http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/parra-replaces-yachvili-ireland-game-4715884?ref=rss Halfback Morgan Parra will start France's Six Nations home match against Ireland on Sunday (NZT) after Dimitri Yachvili pulled out injured, the team said today Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:31:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4715884http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/all-blacks-clean-up-halbergs-4715791?ref=rss The All Blacks have come home with a near clean sweep of the honours at the Halberg Awards held in Auckland. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:24:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4715791http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/french-wing-fears-weather-unplayable-4715171?ref=rss France wing Vincent Clerc said the bitterly cold weather gripping France could render the Stade de France pitch dangerous. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:45:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4715171http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/halberg-honour-no-certainty-all-blacks-4715165?ref=rss Controversy is getting ready for its favourite night out, the Halberg Awards. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:26:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4715165http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/wales-lock-davies-banned-seven-weeks-4715148?ref=rss Wales lock Bradley Davies will miss the remainder of the Six Nations championship after he was suspended for seven weeks today for his spear tackle on Ireland's Donnacha Ryan in Sunday's clash in Dublin Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:39:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4715148http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/gear-fits-highlanders-like-glove-4714856?ref=rss Hosea Gear is finding it easy to settle into a new Super Rugby team. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:47:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4714856http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/brad-thorn-wanted-leinster-4714159?ref=rss Brad Thorn continues to be linked to a short-term move to Heineken Cup champions Leinster. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:15:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4714159http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/scotland-five-eighth-parks-quits-international-4714020?ref=rss Scotland five-eighth Dan Parks announced his retirement from international rugby today. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:53:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4714020http://tvnz.co.nz/all-blacks/martin-devlin-laureus-snub-mystery-wrapped-in-riddle-4714000?ref=rss Martin Devlin tries to comprehend how the All Blacks missed out at the Laureus Awards. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:17:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4714000http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/crusaders-resist-raising-ticket-prices-4713978?ref=rss The Crusaders have refused to lift ticket prices despite a loss of almost $700,000 last year. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 06:36:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4713978http://tvnz.co.nz/all-blacks/crusaders-miss-laureus-awards-4713099?ref=rss The All Blacks and Crusaders have missed out at the Laureus Sports Awards in London this morning. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:03:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4713099http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/wales-edge-ireland-in-six-nations-classic-4712745?ref=rss Leigh Halfpenny's last-minute penalty gave Wales win over Ireland today. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:36:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4712745http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/hammett-upbeat-despite-loss-blues-4712731?ref=rss The Blues were too strong for the Hurricanes in Whangarei yesterday. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:24:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4712731http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/halai-earns-next-jonah-tag-after-sevens-romp-4712466?ref=rss Frank Halai lit up the Wellington Sevens with a strong performance. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:23:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4712466http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/weepu-named-winner-maori-year-award-4712016?ref=rss Piri Weepu has been named the winner of Nga Toa Whakaihuwaka Maori of the Year award. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:44:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4712016http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/new-look-england-dig-in-beat-scotland-4712045?ref=rss England began the defence of their Six Nations title by beating Scotland at Murrayfield. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4712045http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/malzieu-inspires-france-win-over-italy-4711938?ref=rss World Cup runners-up France kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a win over Italy. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:47:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4711938http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/wellington-sevens-awards-4711909?ref=rss Chris Matthews reflects on all the action and festivities from the Wellington Sevens. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 06:16:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4711909http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/cama-inspires-nz-back-wellington-titles-4711688?ref=rss The New Zealand Sevens team have double the reason to celebrate tonight after they demolished Fiji 24-7 in the Wellington final. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:37:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4711688http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/blues-dominate-hurricanes-in-pre-season-match-4711611?ref=rss The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes 36-22 in a Super Rugby preseason game in Whangarei today.   Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +1300urn:ARTICLE:4711611