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Rugby: Sleepyhead O'Connor feels coldness of bench
James O'Connor yesterday discovered there is no easy passage back into favour for those who let down the Wallaby cause.
Chris Rattue's Rugby World Cup wishlist (SBW to shine)
It would be nice to think that whatever the tournament outcome, we can enjoy and look back on characters and magical players who force their way into the limelight past the phase counters and ruck interpretation specialists.
Rugby: Young prop to roar for Pumas
Juan Figallo does not mind a bit of argy-bargy. He is a prop after all.
NZ in party mode for Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is only days away from kickoff. See how people in NZ are getting into the spirit.
Cup Shorts: We're going outside and we may be some time
The 15-strong winter staff at Scott Base in Antarctica - 13 Kiwis, one Convict and an Irishman - will see all 48 matches live.
James Griffin: Go hyperbolic for the minnows
So here it is. Just when everyone is over it, it is time for it to begin. It seems like it has been going on forever but in reality it is just about to start.
Rugby World Cup: Cyclists spread the oval ball gospel around the world
When two exhausted cyclists pull up to Eden Park on the evening of the World Cup final, few will know how far they've come.
Cup Shorts: A Father's Day call and some Rainbow Warrior spotting
With only four days until the Rugby World Cup kicks off, all sorts of traditions are going out the window.