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All Blacks romp to 13-try victory
Finally a World Cup blow out and any nerves about injuries and erratic work by the All Blacks have been kicked to touch.

World Cup blog: Judging dreams kicked to touch
I know a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but I'm going to put my neck on the line here and say that I think the Welsh were robbed.

Top 10 World Cup tries of week one
nzherald.co.nz list the top 10 tries of the opening week of Rugby World Cup 2011. Vote for your favourite.

Rugby World Cup: Contepomi 'honoured' to play in New Zealand
Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi says it doesn't get any better than playing a Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup: Ella warns Cooper to ditch cheap shots
Wallabies legend Mark Ella has warned Quade Cooper to focus on rugby and leave the cheap shots to somebody else.

Rugby World Cup: Foster questions SBW wing idea
Chiefs coach Ian Foster has questioned whether Sonny Bill Williams should be used as cover for the wing positions tonight against Japan.

All Blacks: Injuries boost anxiety levels
Anxiety levels are rising with the All Blacks' star power parked in the casualty ward.

Media: Telecom bond with Saatchi faces test
The appointment of marketing boss Jason Paris means the advertising business looks more likely to go to pitch.

Rugby: Clever's Americans too smart for Russia
It was hardly a war, but it was definitely cold. The USA won their eagerly awaited showdown with Russia on the frozen steppe of Stadium Taranaki, surviving a late scare as 160 minutes of rugby in four days started taking their toll.

Rugby World Cup: SBW set for unfamilar role
Where to play Sonny Bill Williams? All Blacks coach Graham Henry has hinted at how he may be used against Japan.

Rugby World Cup: 'Boofhead' Cooper looks for positives
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper told media he saw the good side in being called a "boofhead" by Nick Farr-Jones.

Interactive graphic: Rugby World Cup crowds - how have they changed?
The first Rugby World Cup final in 1987 failed to sell-out. See how things changed in 24 years since.

All Black injuries 'not serious'
The All Blacks doctor says the decision to pull captain Richie McCaw and fullback Mils Muliaina out of tomorrow's match against Japan is simply a matter of adopting the 'keep calm and carry on' approach.