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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks welcomed

Up to 3,000 fans turned out for the All Blacks' official welcome in Auckland's Aotea Square this afternoon.

Janet McAllister: World Cup sitting duck for satire and dissent

The Rugby World Cup 2011 is good fodder for satire, and art is traditionally a burner as well as a builder of sacred cows.

All Blacks: Kaeo at gridlock for visiting ABs

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.

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

Rugby: De Villiers bets all on experience

Boks coach puts faith in old campaigners, by Mike Greenaway.