http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3562,00.xmlNew Zealand news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbFri, 03 Jul 2009 11:15:00 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyAll Blacks lock Ali Williams will undergo surgery on his Achilles tendon and left shoulder on Monday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5413130,00.html3562_5413130Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:38:36 GMTRugby UnionThirteen All Blacks, including Luke McAlister, will be pulling on their club jerseys this weekend in preparation for the Tri-Nations."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5411148,00.html3562_5411148Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:15:20 GMTRugby UnionFrench PM Francois Fillon wrote to New Zealand counterpart John Key to aplogise for the behaviour of Mathieu Bastareaud."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5409682,00.html3562_5409682Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:29:35 GMTRugby UnionAll Black lock Ali Williams has been ruled out for the rest of the year after undergoing surgery on his damaged Achilles tendon."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5408813,00.html3562_5408813Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:40:09 GMTRugby UnionFormer All Black coach Laurie Mains has suggested that current mentor Graham Henry should not continue as the Kiwi's top man."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5407117,00.html3562_5407117Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:02:45 GMTRugby UnionThe fourth Bledisloe Cup Test between Australia and New Zealand will take place in Asia on October 31 it's been confirmed."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5406892,00.html3562_5406892Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:51:42 GMTRugby UnionThe athletic Isaac Ross announced his arrival on the international stage with another sterling performance in Saturday's 27-6 defeat of Italy."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5405523,00.html3562_5405523Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:13:17 GMTRugby UnionIn a new twist to the Mathieu Bastareaud saga, the French media has suggested he may have even been punched by his own team-mate."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5405413,00.html3562_5405413Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:05:24 GMTRugby UnionMarseille Vitrolles of France's third division are on the point of signing one of rugby's greatest players - Jonah Lomu."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5404527,00.html3562_5404527Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:23:58 GMTRugby UnionNew Zealand Assistant Coach Steve Hansen found few positives after the 27-6 win over Italy while Nick Mallett was left happy in Christchurch."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5403477,00.html3562_5403477Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:25:22 GMTRugby UnionVictory was posted by New Zealand on Saturday, but it was by no means plain sailing as the Italians bravely fell short of the mark in 27-6 defeat. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5403100,00.html3562_5403100Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:05:59 GMTRugby UnionAfter two fairly brutal games in Australia, a trip to New Zealand would be the last 80 minutes on many an Italian's wish list."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5401614,00.html3562_5401614Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:13:08 GMTRugby UnionTokyo will host this year's fourth Bledisloe Cup match between Australia and New Zealand on October 31 it was confirmed on Thursday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5400052,00.html3562_5400052Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:41:16 GMTRugby UnionFrance and Stade Français centre Mathieu Bastareaud has admitted to lying about being assaulted in New Zealand in the early hours of Sunday morning."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5400648,00.html3562_5400648Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:53:56 GMTRugby UnionNew Zealand is heading for an unpleasant spotlight after the outbreaks of violence in their rugby community over the past fortnight."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5400037,00.html3562_5400037Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:31:34 GMTRugby UnionThe reoccurrence of a troublesome Achilles tendon injury has ruled All Blacks lock Ali Williams out of Saturday's Test against Italy."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5399942,00.html3562_5399942Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:26:07 GMTRugby UnionMa'a Nonu's stellar season continued on Thursday with a comparison to modern-day All Black legend Tana Umaga from coach Wayne Smith."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5399940,00.html3562_5399940Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:22:23 GMTRugby UnionAll Blacks lock Ali Williams will miss Saturday's Test against Italy in Christchurch after pulling up sore at training on Thursday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5399892,00.html3562_5399892Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:27:08 GMTRugby UnionAll Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is set to get a run-out for his club before he makes a return to Test action for the Tri-Nations next month."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5398734,00.html3562_5398734Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:31:24 GMTRugby UnionWayne Smith has admitted that a number of All Blacks will be playing for a place in the Tri-Nations squad in Saturday's Test against Italy."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5398517,00.html3562_5398517Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:21:12 GMTRugby UnionThe New Zealand and Welsh Rugby Unions have confirmed an additional Test in November."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5397185,00.html3562_5397185Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:38:08 GMTRugby UnionIt looks like Piri Weepu can get comfortable on the New Zealand bench for a while - but that is something of a compliment to the scrum-half."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5396864,00.html3562_5396864Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:40:31 GMTRugby UnionThe All Blacks have made seven changes to the team to face Italy on Saturday with Wyatt Crockett and Lelia Masaga making their Test debuts."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5396707,00.html3562_5396707Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:07:49 GMTRugby UnionNew Zealand's victory in the JWC has been marred by the death of winger Zac Guildford's father, who was watching from the grandstand."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5395205,00.html3562_5395205Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:01:17 GMTRugby UnionNew Zealand captain Aaron Cruden has been named IRB Junior Player of the Year after lifting the World Championship title for his country."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3562_5395162,00.html3562_5395162Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:30:11 GMTRugby Union