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Tough streaker law exposed during World Cup
The first streaker of the Rugby World Cup, who ran naked onto the field during the England-Argentina game, has faced up to a tough new law

Rugby: Aussies line up for shot at O'Driscoll
Wallabies players say they have "no idea" who will face Irish star Brian O'Driscoll in Saturday's Rugby World Cup match.

English lock cops Rugby World Cup's first ban
Courtney Lawes has been banned for two matches for striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.

Waterfront move an 'overreaction'
The Government says the ball has been dropped by the Auckland Council and other authorities in their planning for the Rugby World Cup, and as a result it is using special powers to take overall responsibility for the city's Cup...

Coach: Send NZ ref to Wales to explain
Wales' defence coach says NZ touch judge Vinny Munro should fly to Wales to explain why he didn't award James Hook's penalty kick.

It's not the ball's fault you can't kick - Grant Fox
Discussions and debate in the first week of this World Cup haved spotlighted one central figure. Not the well-cut Sonny Bill, nor any of the highly-fancied Wallabies. Instead, people are talking about a short, roundish chap named..

Wynne Gray: Hey Ted, play the best team
This is the time to pull the trigger and play the best All Blacks team, writes Wynne Gray.

Freeley Speaking: Pumas buoyed by local support
English rugby tourist Mitch Freeley finally got to see his lads in action - against a team with overwhelming local support.

All Blacks: Read on track for return
Injured No8 Kieran Read has delivered a boost to the selectors with the news his sprained ankle is progressing better than expected.