All Blacks to play one off test for earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The All Blacks have announced this morning that they'll play an extra test match this year, to raise money for the rebuild of Christchurch.

Midday Sports News for 16 March 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The All Blacks coach Graham Henry says he'd have wanted another test before the Tri-Nations, even if the New Zealand Rugby Union hadn't organised the Christchurch earthquake fundraiser match.

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"The shake which lasted 75 minutes and caused …

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A television announcer sits at his desk reading the news. He says 'The shake which lasted 75 minutes and caused widespread damage in living rooms all over the country measured 5.18 on the rugby scale and was centred on Port Elizabeth in South Africa'. Context: The All Blacks lost to the Springboks 5-18 in a tri-nations test match in South Africa only a few days before the World Cup kick-off. Fans have been warned not to panic. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).