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Kiwis 'reveal' their RWC battle plan

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has unveiled four strategic priorities, which will be the organisation's focus for 2007, with success at Rugby World Cup 2007 heading the list.

All Blacks dismiss substance abuse allegations

The All Black management on Tuesday dismissed media reports that an All Black player had tested positive for the use of cannabis on New Zealand's 2006 year-end tour.

All Black tests positive for cannabis

On Monday, there were reports in the French media that an unnamed All Black tested positive for the use of cannabis in a drug test, following New Zealand's Test match against France in Paris last year.

Tigers get a Mauger scoop

All Blacks and Crusaders five-eighth (No.12) Aaron Mauger will play in England after the World Cup this year. The 26-year-old has signed a two and a half year contract, which begins in December, with English Premiership side Leicester Tigers.

Jerry Collins to go under the knife

New Zealand and Hurricanes flank Jerry Collins will undergo surgery on Saturday to repair his damaged right shoulder.

North Harbour Stadium not giving up

North Harbour Stadium chiefs have not yet given up hope of hosting the Final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Jones backs his former nemesis

Axed Australia coach Eddie Jones has agreed with New Zealand coach Graham Henry's controversial conditioning plan to withdraw 22 All Blacks from the first half on the Super 14.

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