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Barrett gets shot at World Rugby award double

London - Al Maghrib Today

Beauden Barrett could follow New Zealand great Richie McCaw in winning World Rugby's player of the year award two years in a row after the All Blacks fly-half was shortlisted for the 2017 prize on Monday. The fly-half, given the award in 2016, is looking to emulate flanker McCaw's feat of 2009 and 2010, after starring for the All BlacksRead more

Deans warns England could regret Barbarians no-show

Twickenham - Al Maghrib Today

Robbie Deans said England had missed an opportunity to gain valuable experience after none of their players were involved for the Barbarians against world champions New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday. Several England internationals, including Jonathan Joseph and James Haskell, are understood to have been approached regarding playing for the invitational Barbarians on a weekend where there were no PremiershipRead more

Barrett goes beyond dreams to captain All Blacks

Twickenham - Al Maghrib Today

Beauden Barrett has said being appointed captain of New Zealand for the world champions' opener against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday was "beyond my wildest imagination". This weekend's clash, in front of an expected crowd of more than 60,000, will, remarkably, represent the first time that Barrett has captained a rugby team at any level. For the 26-year-old, itRead more

Savea excited to face All Blacks

London - Al Maghrib Today

Julian Savea said on Tuesday he was "very excited" about the challenge of facing his native New Zealand and younger brother Ardie for the Barbarians at Twickenham this weekend. Despite boasting a superb Test record of 46 tries in just 54 Tests, powerhouse wing Savea has found himself in international exile since the drawn series decider against the British andRead more

France's Bastareaud recalled for New Zealand clash

Paris - Al Maghrib Today

Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud was recalled to the France squad by coach Guy Noves on Wednesday for the upcoming autumn internationals, starting with the November 11 clash against world champions New Zealand. The 29-year-old last played for his country at the 2015 World Cup, although he was called up as cover during this year's Six Nations without making an appearance.Read more

Barbarians pick New Zealand's Savea

London - Al Maghrib Today

Dropped New Zealand wing Julian Savea is set to show the world champions what they are missing after being included in the Barbarians squad for their match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on November 4. Nicknamed 'The Bus', Savea -- who has scored an impressive 46 tries in just 54 Tests -- was dropped from New Zealand's Rugby ChampionshipRead more

Australia stun All Blacks in Brisbane thriller

Brisbane - Al Maghrib Today

Australia withstood a furious late charge to upset New Zealand 23-18 in a pulsating Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday, piercing a fresh hole in the world champions' aura of invincibility. Reece Hodge's monster, 53-metre penalty just before the final whistle sealed victory for the Wallabies, who celebrated just their second win in 19 games against their exalted neighbours. After trailingRead more

Head concerns see All Blacks pull Barrett from Wallaby clash

Brisbane - Al Maghrib Today

The All Blacks have decided not to risk fly-half Beauden Barrett in Saturday's dead-rubber Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Brisbane, with Lima Sopoaga to start in the 10 jersey. Although Barrett was cleared of concussion after a head knock playing South Africa two weeks ago, he has suffered dizziness and headaches since. His absence from the team named onRead more

Gatland eyes New Zealand rugby jobs after Wales

Wellington - Al Maghrib Today

Warren Gatland said Wednesday he still hopes to coach in New Zealand, potentially with the All Blacks, despite the hostile reception he received during this year's British and Irish Lions tour. The 54-year-old New Zealander this week ruled out coaching the Lions again, citing personal attacks on him in the Kiwi media while touring his homeland. But Gatland -- whoseRead more

All Blacks thrash Springboks with record eight-try hiding

Auckland - Al Maghrib Today

The All Blacks produced their best display of the year to trounce South Africa by a record 57-0 and take a firm grip on the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday. The eight-try victory surpassed the All Blacks previous best 57-15 win in Durban last year and it was South Africa's heaviest defeat, eclipsing their 53-3 loss to England atRead more