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Rugby World Cup: High hopes for opening ceremony
What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together
Dylan Cleaver: Wish you were here
Some of the biggest names in the game won't be in action at the World Cup. Dylan Cleaver reveals the postcards to the stars...
Rugby: Samoa revel in role of being giant killers
Dramatic wins provide reminder of their menace, writes Dana Johannsen.
Rugby: Dragon too often slain by the underdog
Welsh have painful memories of losing to Pacific Islanders, writes Dana Johannsen.
Michael Guerin: How to make some seriously easy cash
Overseas preoccupation with other sports gives savvy Kiwis the chance to capitalise on superior knowledge, writes Michael Guerin.
Rugby: De Villiers bets all on experience
Boks coach puts faith in old campaigners, by Mike Greenaway.
Ian Borthwick: Even out of form, France can still win
France can do it, just don't say 'dark horses', writes Ian Borthwick
Chris Hewett: As always, England will get their kicks
Johnson's men will thrive in the tight stuff, writes Chris Hewett
Andrew Slack: Genia at heart of everyone's plans
Wallabies No 9 critical to team's success, writes Andrew Slack
Rugby: Conrad Smith's pace and bounce
Combative centre says psychology is key in top-flight rugby encounters. By Wynne Gray.
Wayne Shelford: A tournament marked by gulf in quality
Handful of top sides too far ahead, writes Wayne Shelford
Rugby: Read in for battle of No 8s
Kieran Read's ferocious workrate is one reason the All Blacks want him back - but there is far more to his game, writes Dylan Cleaver.
Dylan Cleaver: Crystal (rugby) ball gazing
Dylan Cleaver looks ahead to the World Cup draw and predicts how the tournament will play out. Will the ABs go all the way?
Wynne Gray: It's time to grab the ball and run with it
Forget the All Blacks - enjoy the whole show, writes Wynne Gray
RWC opening ceremony: Who is mystery sports legend?
The first details of the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony at Eden Park have been revealed - and they...
All Blacks: Slade happy to play second fiddle
Most All Blacks fans will hope he isn't sighted too often in the upcoming World Cup but Colin Slade doesn't mind.