Henry named as All Blacks coach

Graham Henry has been re-appointed as head coach of New Zealand after being forced to re-apply for the job following a poor World Cup.

Henry's side were favourites to lift this year's World Cup before losing to France in the quarter-finals.

The New Zealand Rugby Union handed the 61-year-old a two-year deal after he got the nod ahead of Colin Cooper, Robbie Deans and Ian Foster.

New Zealand have won 42 of 48 matches under Henry.

During that time they have taken the Tri-Nations title in 2005, 2006 and 2007, completed a series whitewash against the British and Irish Lions and a grand slam over England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Source: BBC Sport