Dan Carter confirms French “sabbatical”

Dan Carter confirms French “sabbatical”

Dan Carter will play for Perpignan in the 2008/9 French Top 14 rugby competition following the conclusion of his duties on the All Blacks’ end of year Northern Hemisphere tour (subject to selection).
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Henry backs Hansen for Crusaders job

Henry backs Hansen for Crusaders job

All Blacks co-coach Steve Hansen will apply for the Crusaders Super 14 coaching position vacated by new Australian rugby coach Robbie Deans.
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Hansen puts his hand up for Crusaders job

Hansen puts his hand up for Crusaders job

All Blacks forwards coach and former Wales boss Steve Hansen has confirmed that he is interested in filling the vacant Crusaders coaching job.
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Vickerman's poke ticked Thorn off

Vickerman's poke ticked Thorn off

A poke in the ribs caused Brad Thorn to uncharacteristically erupt and strike Dan Vickerman which caused him to be yellow carded in the Super 14 final on Saturday.
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Deans backs Hammett for Crusaders job

Deans backs Hammett for Crusaders job

Outgoing Crusaders coach Robbie Deans says that he believes his assistant Mark Hammett was the right man to take over at the helm of the Crusaders.
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I couldn't ask for anything more :Thorne

I couldn't ask for anything more :Thorne

Reuben Thorne spoke after the Crusaders won their seventh title and said that he would have liked a bit more time on the paddock but in the end he was content to let the new breed run the show.
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