OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Sonny Bill's tricks on show at World CupThe Tongans were impossible to miss in the streets of Auckland but they didn't turn up for the opening World Cup match at Eden Park.09 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Witnessing history for $20 in good old days...The first Rugby World Cup was a muted affair - but it changed the game forever. 09 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: Our unique weekend of pain and joyWe'll remember 9/11, but we've also got the rugby and a brilliant city.09 Sep 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks win scrappy Cup openerFor the players, it was relief the World Cup was finally under way after months talking about it.09 Sep 10:25 AM
Rugby World CupLive commentary: All Blacks v Tonganzherald.co.nz brings you live coverage of the Rugby World Cup's first match between New Zealand and Tonga from Eden Park. The All Blacks haven't lost at Eden Park since 1986. Follow all the action LIVE.09 Sep 07:35 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Expert predictionsThe Herald's Rugby World Cup experts predict what will happen in the biggest tournament to hit New Zealand shores in 24 years.09 Sep 03:51 AM
OpinionEveline HarveyWorld Cup blog: Confessions of a rugby neophytenzherald.co.nz reporter Eveline Harvey thought she would be able to ignore this Rugby World Cup circus. She was wrong.09 Sep 03:35 AM
Rugby World CupFreeley Speaking: Pulse check reveals rugby jittersEnglish rugby tourist Mitch Freeley takes a quick vox-pop in Dunedin, and finds less than total confidence in the ABs' chances.09 Sep 12:05 AM
OpinionWayne Shelford: All Blacks need to start stronglyThe All Blacks should send an immediate message to the other World Cup contenders, in a match which will be brutal.09 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovt lays down law on World Cup sweepstakesRugby World Cup (RWC) sweepstakes should be small and simple - that's the message from the Internal Affairs Department.08 Sep 10:59 PM
Rugby World CupHow dominant have the All Blacks been against pool opponents?The All Blacks head into tonight's Cup opener with a 100pc record against three of their four pool....08 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandWarning over Cup ticket fraudPolice are on the hunt for bogus Rugby World Cup tickets after confiscating a number of 'fraudulently obtained' tickets already. One man believed to be part of an international ticket-fraud ring has been deported...08 Sep 08:17 PM
