BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Fly-half Mike Delany is one of three new caps in the All Blacks to play Italy in the second Test of their European tour. New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will miss the Test against Italy after a high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts last Saturday.
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Rugby – Team News:Outhalf Mike Delany will make his New Zealand debut alongside backs Tamati Ellison and Ben Smith in Saturday's test against Italy at Milan's San Siro.
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Mike Delany will start at flyhalf in a team showing 12 changes to face Italy at the San Siro. Dan Carter is serving a one-week suspension but was unlikely to play anyway, as Delany has been given a chance ahead of Stephen Donald. Delany, 27, will make his first start for the All Blacks. Only Corey Jane [...]
BBC News (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
Fly-half Mike Delany is one of three new caps in the All Blacks to play Italy in the second Test of their European tour.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
MILAN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Flyhalf Mike Delany will make his New Zealand debut alongside backs Tamati Ellison and Ben Smith in Saturday's test against Italy at Milan's San Siro.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
It's been quite a day for Mike Delany, after he was picked up by the champion Crusaders for the Super 14 and handed an Al Blacks debut.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009
Mike Delany has declared himself "ecstatic" after been named in the New Zealand squad for the tour of Japan and Europe.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
... All Black Liam Messam and that Tom Donnelly, in the New Zealand starting XV on Saturday, and Mike Delany, are also old boys of his alma mater. Related Articles His parents, father Guy and English mother Caroline, will be watching the match from their home town of Kaharoa, a suburb of Rotorua, along with many childhood friends who have yet to see him play professional rugby. For a...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
The Chiefs and Waikato fly-half is facing the prospect of little time in the pivot's role with star playmaker Daniel Carter back from injury and Chiefs team-mate Mike Delany seemingly overtaking him in the pecking order now as well.
LIVE RUGBY TV (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
... 12 changes from the side that triumphed at the Millennium Stadium, with Bay of Plenty fly-half Mike Delany making his international debut in place of the suspended Dan Carter.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
... to action after a year out because of injuries, will form a new half-back combination with Mike Delany, who is making his debut. Ben Smith and Tamati Ellison will also make their bows for the All Blacks. Only three players who appeared in the 27-6 win over Italy in Christchurch five months ago have been picked for the All Blacks starting XV. That defeat meant Italy have not beaten...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Warren Gatland expects Stephen Donald or Mike Delany to start against Wales as he reckons Dan Carter is not fit. Carter has been named to start for the All Blacks despite picking up an injury in last Saturday’s win over the Wallabies. Gatland believes the New Zealand management are playing mind games, and Carter will watch [...]
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Chiefs: Nathan White, Ben Afeaki, James McGougan, Sona Taumalolo, Aled de Malmanche, Hika Elliot, Kevin O'Neill, Craig Clarke, Culum Retallick, Romana Graham, Jarrad Hoeata (D), Liam Messam, Tanerau Latimer, Luke Braid, Sione Lauaki, Colin Bourke, Brendon Leonard, Junior Poluleuligaga, Stephen Donald, Mike Delany, Callum Bruce, Jackson Willison, Richard Kahui, Lelia Masaga, Sitiveni Sivivatu,...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
... pinnacle for us to go out there and really put our foot down and play as well as we can.” Fly-half Mike Delany, outside centre Tamati Ellison and winger Ben Smith will all be making their debuts in the famous black jersey while five other players have just 15 caps between them. But So’oialo said the new boys had been acquitting themselves well. “I’ve been really proud of the way that...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
... Henry has opted to rotate his squad, with 12 changes to the side that beat Wales 19-12.Fly-half Mike Delany, centre Tamati Ellison and wing Ben Smith will all make their debuts, while Tom Donnelly, Anthony Boric, Corey Flynn, Liam Messam, Tanerau Latimer, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Luke McAlister and Andy Ellis also come into the line-up.And Henry is looking to the likes of flanker Messam...
