Tuesday 27 May 2008
New Zealand’s rugby icon Colin Meads is putting his weight behind Otago Rugby’s promotion to fill Carisbrook for the July 12 Philips Tri Nations Test Match between the All Blacks and South Africa.
Sunday 18 May 2008
Graham Henry’s preferred All Blacks test backline for rugby's Tri-Nations includes two new test caps – Stephen Brett and Anthony Tuitavake - according to a leak reported
Friday 16 May 2008
The three SANZAR partners can't agree which ELVs to use in the Tri-Nations. Australia and South Africa are believed to be keen to use the Super 14 ELVs, but New Zealand are not.
Tuesday 13 May 2008
New Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is spoilt for choice ahead of the Springboks' first Test of the year, against Six Nations champions Wales, on June 7 in Bloemfontein.
Monday 12 May 2008
Crusaders and incoming Australia coach Robbie Deans wants to see the Tri-Nations played under the Experimental Law Variations.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
All Blacks backs coach Wayne Smith says the experimental law variations (ELVs) are a good thing and has given his backing for them to be included in the TriNations.
Monday 5 May 2008
The ELV's will have to get clearance before they are adopted for this year's Tri-Nations series. Most of the touted variations have been approved by the International Rugby Board for a global year-long trial from August 1 before a November 2009
Friday 2 May 2008
The Australian Rugby Union will discuss this month with SANZAR partners New Zealand and South Africa the Experimental Law Variations package for this year’s Tri Nations series.