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'Dream run': Horrocks clocks up 100 games for Whanganui

'It's been a bit of a dream run, to be fair, without any injuries.'

Beyond the Game: 'Harsh' review of Italy game creates selection competition for All Blacks

All Blacks defence coach Scott McLeod alongside players Anton Lienert-Brown and Richie Mo'unga warned there may be 'some disappointments' as a review of the team's clash against Italy creates competition for selection. Video / NZ Herald

Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects

OPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.

Ranfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of Wood

Hawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.

Parade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixed

A social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.

Gregor Paul: Why many Kiwis would define relationship with All Blacks as 'low trust'

OPINION: Inconsistency is a killer of faith and the All Blacks are too unpredictable.

The approach used against Italy that can help All Blacks beat Ireland

OPINION: The All Blacks want to run – but the game is tuned more to those who don’t.

Chris Rattue: Italy's hopeless performance is the last thing All Blacks needed

OPINION: Chris Rattue takes a look at the best and worst of the sporting weekend.

Fiji avoids mega shock in comeback win over Georgia

Fiji were trailing 9-0 with 30 minutes to play.

Rugby World Cup: Argentina sets up Japan showdown after routing

Argentina look to move a step closer to the quarter-finals.

Beyond the Game: All Blacks captain Sam Cane's advice for defeated Italy

All Blacks captain Sam Cane shared his advice for a defeated Italy following their 96 - 17 thrashing in Lyon. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

Black Ferns' attack fires in big win over Australia

It didn’t take long for the home side to ask big questions of their rival's defence.

Hawke’s Bay win Ranfurly Shield with late converted try

Wellington looked to have sealed it with a try in the 73rd minute.

Fiji v Georgia: Why Aussies will be watching closely

Fiji can continue their run after upsetting Australia on Monday.

All Blacks v Italy: The minutes that mattered

Looking at the key moments from this morning's RWC match

Argentina v Chile: Pumas look to move step closer to quarters

Argentina look to move a step closer to the quarter-finals.