With no games tomorrow, and the ABs playing their last pool game on Saturday, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know

The All Blacks have had to play without their skipper before and every time they did, they won, writes Gregor Paul.

Steve Hansen is imploring Kiwis not to panic about the All Blacks' chances at the World Cup but it's doing little to convince punters

As Ma'a Nonu prepares to play his 100th test match this weekend, we've prepared a list of interesting facts about one of world rugby's most unique players.

They rolled in from all parts of the rugby world, some of them outstanding All Blacks wanting to pay tribute to an old mate.

As Ma'a Nonu stands on the brink of his 100th test for the All Blacks, his coach remembers an awkward conversation.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen on what the squad is doing now to avoid repeat of nightmare quarter-final defeat to France.

An East Auckland cafe owner is so confident the All Blacks will win the Rugby World Cup that he's willing to bet your breakfast on it.

Steve Hansen calms fears on All Blacks captain's thigh injury: "We're okay with it and people who are anxious about it don't need to be anxious."

OPINION: The man in the middle of the All Blacks Georgia mess remains untouched - why, asks Chris Rattue.

With two Rugby World Cup games tomorrow morning Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight.

All Blacks use their day off to have a wander through historic towns, including one which is home to UK's best pies.

There may be a bit of tinkering on the bench but other than that, it's hard to see many other changes from the side side that went up against Georgia.

There are good reasons why the All Blacks are happier so far than many feel they have the right to be.

Steve Deane looks at seven things you need to know for the Rugby World Cup going into tonight.

Player's match fitness under a cloud after injury caused him to limp from field.

Here's six things you need to know about the All Blacks' new home base.

After another stunning weekend of Rugby World Cup action, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight.

One game under his belt and this World Cup has become a happier place for Waisake Naholo.

Justin Marshall: Let's cut to the chase. Do I agree with the All Blacks changing their game plan specifically for these so-called weaker pool matches? Yes I do.

Would the All Blacks rather face Ireland or France in the quarters? Was that the best grand final ever? Does NRL need to ditch golden point for grand finals?

England have paid the price for trying to copy the All Blacks without the skill level to be able to do it, Sir Graham Henry says.

With several teams booking quarter-finals spots, the Herald looks at the likely match-ups for the next round of the Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand can certainly look forward to a very warm welcome during their six days in the Newcastle.

First there was the 'Hakarena' and now the English have made another attempt at a parody version of the haka.

Waisake Naholo lasted two minutes longer than his test debut when he reappeared at the World Cup yesterday against Georgia.