Rugby World CupRugby: Sivivatu gets injury boostChiefs winger Sitiveni Sivivatu's hopes of making the All Blacks' rugby World Cup squad have received a boost.20 Jun 11:39 PM
OpinionFinal word: Supporting the gerbilOf late, I have come to worry about a certain mega sporting event due to be staged in this country this year. I'm not even sure anymore if I'm allowed to mention, in print, the (trademarked) name of this event.20 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandPolice uniform 'won't cut it' at Rugby World Cup groundsWearing a uniform will not get police admission to any of the 12 rugby World Cup venues under strict new rules.20 Jun 02:21 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: All Blacks look to feed off raw emotionThe All Blacks of 2011 will push what they call the 'emotional button' in the final stages of the World Cup.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandRumble replaces disgraced WilliamsAuckland singer Dane Rumble has replaced disgraced pop star J Williams as a Rugby World Cup ambassador.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSecurity ready for anythingEvery eventuality is being considered - even an early exit by the All Blacks.17 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingAustralian newspapers threaten Cup boycottSome of Australia's biggest newspapers and online news sites are threatening to boycott the Rugby World Cup.15 Jun 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Don Kavanagh</i>: The cup that cannot be namedThe World Cup is more about the after-match function says Don Kavanagh.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Backup plan for Carter, McCawThe All Blacks have identified "clear-cut" deputies for Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Mitchell issues World Cup warningEighty-seven days to go to the Rugby World Cup, and John Mitchell issues a blunt warning.13 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPeter Bills: Give All Blacks a break, for Cup's sakeAre NZ's top rugby players bashing each other to pulp just in time for the World Cup?, asks Peter Bills.12 Jun 09:30 PM