Ranking the World Cup quarters
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
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Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Ireland preview show
As the All Blacks prepare for a quarter-finals match like no other against Ireland in Paris, the Herald's Cheree Kinnear and Gregor Paul discuss selections, strategies and the stakes at hand. Video / NZ Herald
Wales v Argentina: Can the Pumas get the upset?
Wales have gone with two openside flankers to face Argentina.
Paul Lewis: What the All Blacks can learn from the 1987 quarter-final
OPINION: There is one thing that stands the test of time for a good rugby side.
Is this the only advantage the All Blacks take into the quarter-final?
The All Blacks used to see things through much the same lens as the Irish now do.
Alice Soper: The only constant in women’s sport is change
OPINION: There is still no strategic vision attached to Super Rugby Aupiki.
Who to pick? Here's the likely All Blacks quarter-final line-up
The All Blacks have delicate selection decisions to confront.
Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders
French museum honours the Kiwis who liberated a town using ladders.
Eddie Jones expected to quit as Wallabies head coach - reports
Eddie Jones' tenure at the helm of the Wallabies appears to be coming to an end.
'We ran out of beer': Irish lock on how the ABs reacted to series defeat
The Irish have poured cold water on any talk of a bitter rivalry.
The weight of victory and defeat: A nation's heartbeat on the field
OPINION: The quarter-final is much more than another mere rugby match.
Irish rugby hero hasn't seen memorabilia since cyclone swept through Hawke's Bay
This Irish team is apples and oranges to the side the Bay horticulture boss played for.
Rassie Erasmus weighs in on the referees of Rugby World Cup
It comes after the South Africa rugby director was sanctioned a ban for a scathing attack.
Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs secure Stevenson until 2025
Shaun Stevenson has put pen to paper on a new contract and will continue playing in NZ.
Chiefs' walking highlight reel fends off NRL offers to sign new deal
The Chiefs have retained the services of one of Super Rugby Pacific's brightest stars.
Gregor Paul: The All Black stealing the show in France
When Aaron Smith is in his best form, the All Blacks will be in their best form.
'Doesn’t know how to ruck’: Irish pundit's assessment of ABs captain
An Irish rugby pundit has pulled no punches in his assessment.
One win Portugal arrive home to heroes' welcome
Members of the squad landed in Porto to be greeted by hundreds of fans.
All Blacks legend named in World Rugby Hall of Fame
Dan Carter named in World Rugby Hall of Fame
David Kirk: How the All Blacks can beat Ireland
'The formula to beat Ireland is easy to say – and of course very hard to do'.
All Blacks fully loaded for Ireland showdown
For the first time at this World Cup the All Blacks have a full squad to choose from.
Referee revealed for All Blacks-Ireland clash
The referees have been revealed for the quarter-finals.
All Blacks who served in WWI honoured in new exhibition in France
Key figure behind museum project hopes Kiwis will feel sense of home while overseas.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks not wanting to make unwanted history in Ireland clash
The All Blacks open up on the fear of making unwanted history as they prepare to take on Ireland in a massive Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
World Cup-winning coach 'can't see New Zealand beating Ireland'
Sir Clive Woodward doesn't give the All Blacks much of a chance.
Watch: Beauden Parrot makes big call before All Blacks v Ireland
Our mascot for the Rugby World Cup makes his prediction.
Inside the mind of the man who looms large over World Cup quarter
Joe Schmidt's presence could help decide the World Cup quarter-final.
Gregor Paul: Unpacking the player retention problem for All Blacks
A third of Ireland's top side were developed in the Southern Hemisphere.
The ugly side of Ireland: How relationship with All Blacks turned sour
There isn't a lot of love for the Irish.
Extended Super Rugby Aupiki season, player payments announced
New Zealand Rugby and the Aupiki franchises have announced a revamped season.
'The final for us': No illusions for Foster as to quarter-final stakes
'If we're left standing at the end of it, then we'll refocus after that.'
The World Cup pool stage XV: Which All Blacks make the team?
The best of the best throughout the pool stage of the World Cup.
Mouthguard technology detecting brain injuries to be adopted in rugby
Rugby will use mouthguard technology as part of its efforts to detect brain injuries.