Rugby World CupRomano up for physical French confrontationSudden-death matches can bring out the best, and the worst, in players, and All Blacks lock Luke Romano is preparing to fight fire with fire against France in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.13 Oct 06:34 PM
Rugby World CupCNN explains the haka to rest of the worldWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Japan welcomed home like heroes and US news network tries to get to the heart of the haka.13 Oct 05:52 PM
Rugby World CupNigel Owens to ref ABs quarterfinalHe is widely regarded as the best referee in the world and has officiated at the 2007 and 2011 World Cups.13 Oct 05:07 PM
Rugby World CupRWC footy fans by the planeloadKeen punters depart on package tours to UK to witness rugby history (hopefully).13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayFrance will struggle to rattle ABs' cageThere was little to suggest France can rattle the All Blacks' cage even if the top-rated side has battled to change gear, writes Wynne Gray.13 Oct 04:00 PM
RoyalsRugby royalty meet the QueenIt appears Richie McCaw is in royal favour - now that England are no longer around for the All Blacks to knock out of the Rugby World Cup.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupCarter: Richie's a bad water-boyA squashed tee and an inability to tell a joke under pressure - Dan Carter has found something that 'water-boy' Richie McCaw isn't good at.13 Oct 07:53 AM
RoyalsAnd what do you do? Queen meets RichieRichie McCaw has made an appearance at an exclusive reception hosted by the Queen and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace.13 Oct 06:05 AM
Rugby World Cup'Beating All Blacks would be little miracle'Former French coach Marc Lievremont believes it will take a small miracle for France to beat the All Blacks on Sunday.13 Oct 04:20 AM
OpinionGregor PaulFrance aren't great. Here's whyOPINION: The French are as much hung up on 2007 as New Zealanders are, writes Gregor Paul.12 Oct 11:15 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Take a peek at that famous auraWhen it comes to the All Blacks, the English press are obsessed with three things: the haka, Richie McCaw's tactics at the breakdown, and the team's "aura".12 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandCouple reveal true RWC coloursFor Kiwi Genevieve Gibson and her French fiance Fabien Le Gall, this weekend's quarter-final clash between the All Blacks and France is a different kind of test.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks 'can't wait' to play FrenchJoe Moody's arrival from NZ as a replacement for Tony Woodcock means the All Blacks are back to full fitness as they prepare for their date with destiny.12 Oct 03:49 PM
Rugby World CupFrench reunion for Sonny BillFor Sonny Bill Williams, Sunday's quarter-final against France will have an added significance - a reunion with France coach Philippe Saint-Andre.12 Oct 03:38 PM
Rugby World CupDraw after extra time? Kicking duelShould scores still be drawn after 10 minutes each-way of extra time, tournament rules state that the referee will conduct a place-kick competition.12 Oct 07:40 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Seven things you need to knowWith all eight quarter-final spots now filled, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight and the next few days.12 Oct 07:12 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall: France will harden All Blacks upAfter cruising through their pool, the All Blacks need this match against France to shake off the cobwebs, writes Justin Marshall.11 Oct 10:34 PM
Rugby World CupSpectre of Wayne Barnes loomsWill All Blacks will get the referee they fear most for quarter final against France?11 Oct 07:19 PM
OpinionWhy ABs will embrace CardiffEver since the draw was made - some time last century - the World Cup was destined to march back in time to pit the All Blacks against France in a Cardiff quarterfinal.11 Oct 07:05 PM
Rugby World CupFamilies add balance to All BlacksWorld Cup quarter-final week for the All Blacks means an increasing number are welcoming partners and families after a month away from home.11 Oct 03:02 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks focus on 'do or die footy'It's quarter-final week and the mood has changed in the All Blacks' camp ahead of what is potentially their last game of the World Cup.11 Oct 03:01 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: SBW should start over NonuSBW should start ahead of Ma'a Nonu in the quarterfinal, in the name of trying to break opponents with skill rather than crashing through them, writes Chris Rattue.11 Oct 02:30 AM
Rugby World CupABs prepared for referee meltdownThe one thing that won't happen this week is the All Blacks being sucker-punched by the unexpected.10 Oct 10:11 PM
Rugby World CupCarter finally where he wants to beThis week, Carter took greater responsibility and didn't leave it exclusively to others to probe for space. He was happy to charge, dance a bit and commit tacklers to him.10 Oct 09:21 PM
Rugby World CupReturning to the nightmare in CardiffThe All Blacks are heading for a showdown in Cardiff, the scene of their 2007 World Cup exit. Dylan Cleaver revisits that dark day.10 Oct 06:50 PM
Rugby World CupNonu makes team betterMa'a Nonu's trophies for playing 100 tests for the All Blacks could be seen on his head after the Tonga match in Newcastle.10 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Moody on his way to EnglandTony Woodcock's World Cup tournament is likely over, with Canterbury prop Joe Moody heading to the UK to join the squad10 Oct 08:09 AM
OpinionChristian Cullen: All Blacks won't be out for revengeThe All Blacks won't mind who they face in next weekend's quarter-final, writes Christian Cullen, they will be happy either way10 Oct 07:52 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Carter set to rewrite tragic scriptHe has had to be patient but, after the toughest four years of his career, Daniel Carter is finally where he wants to be.10 Oct 07:38 AM
