2011 Rugby World Cup
Thank you party for World Cup volunteers
They worked as hard as the players during the Rugby World Cup and got their just desserts - a farewell barbecue and drinks by the waterfront. Throngs of Northland Rugby World Cup volunteers in their traditional 'sea of blue' uniforms gathered under the canopy at the Town Basin yesterday for their final hoorah. It was a joyous occasion...
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Red hot North needs ABs and that Cup
Dear Steve, I am writing to ask on behalf of all Northlanders if you could please bring the Rugby World Cup, and a few of the players who helped win it, to...
Darryl Sabin's remarkable Rugby World Cup story
At least one Northlander swigged beer from the Rugby World Cup on Sunday night. All Blacks superfan Darryl Sabin from Coopers Beach joined the New Zealand team...
France are likely to be fined about $5000
France are likely to be fined about $5000 for linking arms and advancing on the All Blacks' haka before Sunday's Rugby World Cup final.
Fan robbed after locals turned nasty
An English tourist has been punched unconscious, robbed of his wallet, cellphone and watch.
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Guest view:Women play clever to tackle...
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Guest View: Rugby obsession a...
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Quite simply we will have to start communicating again. Not that we have stopped communicating lately but we...
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Christian Cullen in North and backing Abs...
The man said to be one of the greatest fullbacks in history has given his seal of approval to Israel Dagg - the All Black who returned from injury for the side's...
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Footie fans' stadium singalongs
Can't get enough of the singing at World Cup matches? Kim Gillespie reviews two albums with a rugby theme that may be worth a try.
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Northern Advocate readers support the...
Northern Advocate readers send their messages of support to the All Blacks ahead of their Rugby World Cup final against France at Eden Park.
Favour costs man licence
Going to pick up his girlfriend from town at night has landed a Whangarei man with his third drink-driving conviction.
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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs Tonga
The crowds turned up in colour and costume to watch the Rugby World Cup game between Japan and Tonga in Whangarei at the Northland Events Centre
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Dan Carter
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Brad Thorne
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Andy Ellis
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Ben Franks
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Owen Franks
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Richie McCaw
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Kieran Read
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Samuel Whitelock
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Sonny Bill Williams
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Anthony Boric
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John Afoa
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Jerome Kaino
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Keven Mealamu
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Isaia Toeava
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Ali Williams
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Tony Woodcock
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Richard Kahui
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Mils Muliaina
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Victor Vito
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Zac Guildford
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Andrew Hore
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Cory Jane
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Ma'a Nonu
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Conrad Smith
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Piri Weepu
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Israel Dagg
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Jimmy Cowan
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Adam Thomsom
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Corey Flynn
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Colin Slade
How the All Blacks won the cup: A...
A look at the workings of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup champion side and how they achieved glory in the 2011 tournament.
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