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# Tana Umaga

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# one versus two
'There's a lot of nervousness, everyone is very wary of this Irish team'
Former All Black Tana Umaga says Saturday’s game against Ireland is seen as the perfect litmus test for Steven Hansen’s side.
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Nov 16th 2018, 9:35 PM
# bury the hatchet
'Hopefully this really seals it, that we have put this behind us and it is settled'
13 years on from the infamous spear tackle incident, Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga are reunited in Dublin.
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Nov 13th 2018, 8:00 AM
# One More Year
Blues show faith in All Black legend despite sitting bottom of Super Rugby
Tana Umaga has been retained as head coach despite a poor run of results.
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May 16th 2018, 8:01 AM
# Super Rugby
Super Sonny Bill offload can't stop Hurricanes blowing away Blues
The ‘Canes looked a formidable force as they took over at the top of the NZ conference.
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May 11th 2018, 2:42 PM
# Outclassed
Pressure mounts on Gatland's Lions as brilliant Blues win in style
Warren Gatland’s men were poor again as they suffered a 22-16 defeat at Eden Park.
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Jun 7th 2017, 10:42 AM
# old scars
Sonny Bill Williams helps Tana Umaga shut down talk of '05 BOD incident
‘If people haven’t put it behind them then they never will,’ said the Blues head coach.
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Jun 5th 2017, 6:15 AM
# RIP
Former All Black Sione Lauaki dies aged 35
The cause of death was not immediately revealed but the powerful loose forward had apparently suffered from kidney failure.
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Feb 12th 2017, 9:55 AM
# exit door
Blow for Connacht as highly-rated skills coach Ellis signs for Blues
Tana Umaga and the Blues have lured Ellis back to New Zealand.
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Oct 5th 2016, 7:05 AM
# Attack
'You look at the All Blacks and it's simplicity' - Leinster's Dempsey
The Leinster backs coach wants to see improved skill levels at the province this season.
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Aug 18th 2016, 2:41 PM
# that's entertainment
Umaga's Blues came out on top of a terrific 7-try shoot-out to start the Super Rugby season
In Canberra, the Brumbies scored seven tries of their own to blow the Hurricanes away.
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Feb 26th 2016, 4:48 PM
# gone in 44 seconds
Spear tackle to 'sook': 10 years on from the O'Driscoll-Umaga debacle
It was an ugly scene when it happened and the aftermath did little to improve matters.
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Jun 25th 2015, 12:05 AM
# Blues man
Tana Umaga has landed a Super Rugby head coach's job
He’s got a tough job on his hands in Auckland.
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Jun 23rd 2015, 9:23 AM
# dare
Brian O'Driscoll nominates Umaga, Gatland and Prince Albert for ice bucket challenge
The Leinster and Ireland legend is the latest sporting figure to take part in the initiative.
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Aug 21st 2014, 10:13 PM
# master blaster
Sonny Bill Williams teams up with Tana Umaga as he plots World Cup comeback
The dual star will play with Counties Manukau and is expected to join up with the Chiefs next year.
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Jun 15th 2014, 10:37 PM
# Memories
Yellow for ROG, Wally's late try and hurt; the last time Munster played Toulon
The province’s defeat to the Philippe Saint-André’s men meant they failed to reach the knock-out stages of the Heineken Cup.
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Apr 24th 2014, 6:30 PM
# Anthony Foley
Anthony Foley confirmed as new Munster head coach
The forwards coach has been given a two-year deal to replace Rob Penney.
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Feb 19th 2014, 2:14 PM
# lions classics
Flashback: Spear tackle ends O’Driscoll’s Test captaincy after 40 seconds
The Irishman was located by Tana Umaga and Kevan Mealamu in the opening stages and singled out for rough treatment.
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Jun 20th 2013, 8:00 PM
# lions tour
Tana Umaga claims horror tackle on O’Driscoll was overplayed
The former All-Blacks captain added that he and BOD have buried the hatchet over the 2005 Lions Tour incident.
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Mar 20th 2013, 9:24 AM
# Heineken Cup
Rob Penney: It's humbling and nerve-tinglingly exciting to lead Munster into the Heineken Cup
In the week when ‘chillax’ arrived in Irish politics, the Kiwi coach is so eager for action that he made up a new word.
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Oct 10th 2012, 5:20 PM
# Munster
Dream team: Galwey backs Umaga for Munster role
The legendary lock has called for a coaching ticket of Anthony Foley and Tana Umaga, saying: ‘We always need an outside influence in Munster’
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Apr 26th 2012, 2:47 PM
# Munster Made
"He understands the Munster way": Simon Easterby backs Axel for top job
The former Ireland international will pit his forwards coaching wits against Anthony Foley this weekend as the Reds face Scarlets.
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Apr 21st 2012, 10:00 AM
# conjecture
Opinion: Foley the obvious choice as Munster coach
The ex-Ireland international should benefit in the province’s job search, given the less-than-impressive alternatives, according to the lads from Whiff of Cordite.
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Apr 18th 2012, 9:53 PM
# All Flak
'Get a life': Piri Weepu hits back at fans accusing him of gaining weight
The All Black and Auckland Blues scrum-half has copped some flak on Twitter for his side’s poor Super 15 start
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Apr 13th 2012, 1:26 PM
# Work Can Wait
The weekly YouTube top 10
Another week, another seven days of sport online.
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Mar 10th 2011, 1:20 PM