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'Savage': The rugby book review that's turned sour; TV editor's debate plan; MediaWorks to reveal finances

Top ad boss on awards, pitches; NZME lures Stuff exec; Farewell to a journalism giant.

Liam Napier: The selection headaches for Ian Foster after Namibia win

Ian Foster talks about Ethan de Groot's red card and Cam Roigard's stellar performance.

Gregor Paul: What the All Blacks are building their campaign on

Get this part of the game right, the rest of the game will follow, writes Gregor Paul.

Beyond the Game: All Blacks 50th World Cup match win unpacked

NZ Herald reporter Cheree Kinnear and Newstalk ZB's Elliot Smith unpack the All Blacks' 2023 Rugby World Cup victory over Namibia in Toulouse. Video / NZ Herald / Sky Sport

All Blacks v Namibia: The minutes that mattered

Roigard's dash; de Groot's howler; monster scrums

Steve Hansen reflects on World Cup refereering

Ex-coach analyses Namibia result

All Blacks player ratings: Who stood out and who didn't

Here's how the All Blacks rated during their 71-3 win over Namibia.

Gregor Paul: Red card casts dark cloud over confidence restoring match

Ethan de Groot made the mistake of taking his role as the schoolyard bully too seriously.

Liam Napier: The winners and losers from All Blacks v Namibia

Cam Roigard showcased his lethal threats in a man-of-the-match performance.

'Needed this ref back in 2017': SBW on red card that wasn't

Another week of Rugby World Cup, another contentious card decision.

Second string France pushed by Uruguay

After a clinical display against the All Blacks, France were way less convincing.

Tonga drop captain for former All Black

Tonga dropped their captain and most experienced player.

Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend

Chris Rattue reaches for the remote.

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Tauranga girl heading to France to be Rugby World Cup mascot

Sibheal Dobson will run out on to the field for the All Blacks v Namibia match.

Wallabies legend says 'bloody awful' All Blacks won't make semis

Wallabies great David Campese has put the boot into the All Blacks.

Getting a kick out of World Cup: Why balls are flying further than ever

A former professional footballer and kicking coach explains the reasons why.

Beyond the Game: What to expect from All Blacks v Namibia in Toulouse

NZ Herald's Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier reveal what to expect from Toulouse when the All Blacks take on Namibia this Saturday. Video / NZ Herald

Huge blow for Springboks' World Cup hopes with injury to star player

It’s a big blow to the defending champions’ chances of retaining their title in France.