Rugby World CupChris Hewett: As always, England will get their kicksJohnson's men will thrive in the tight stuff, writes Chris Hewett01 Sep 09:30 PM
Rugby World CupAndrew Slack: Genia at heart of everyone's plansWallabies No 9 critical to team's success, writes Andrew Slack01 Sep 09:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Conrad Smith's pace and bounceCombative centre says psychology is key in top-flight rugby encounters. By Wynne Gray.01 Sep 09:30 PM
Rugby World CupIan Borthwick: Even out of form, France can still winFrance can do it, just don't say 'dark horses', writes Ian Borthwick01 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionWayne Shelford: A tournament marked by gulf in qualityHandful of top sides too far ahead, writes Wayne Shelford01 Sep 09:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Read in for battle of No 8sKieran Read's ferocious workrate is one reason the All Blacks want him back - but there is far more to his game, writes Dylan Cleaver.01 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandRWC 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...01 Sep 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Slade happy to play second fiddleMost All Blacks fans will hope he isn't sighted too often in the upcoming World Cup but Colin Slade doesn't mind.01 Sep 04:32 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Sonny Bill can call the sporting tune because he's a star30 Aug 05:30 PM