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RWC 2011: Views to make your knees weak
Enjoying the sweeping views over the redeveloped Eden Park from the the new South Stand, it's easy to feel a little weak at the knees.
World Cup 2011: One year to go
We look at how NZ is shaping up to host the best 20 rugby teams in the world in the biggest ever sporting event to hit this country.
Wealth of quality players narrows window for bolters
The untested but superbly talented Sonny Bill Williams is rumoured to be a Cup special project but it's hard to see where there may be space for him, says Wynne Gray.
Stadium has World Cup experience wrapped up
Everything has been planned to enhance fans' enjoyment, from food and beverages to easy access, writes James Ihaka.
World Cup 2011: The year of the super salesman
With a background in law and sports administration, Rugby New Zealand 2011 chief executive Martin Snedden has been called many different things by many different people, but 'salesman' is not one of them. Until now, writes Dylan Cleaver.
RWC tickets held for sale to Canterbury earthquake affected
Tickets to some Canterbury matches for next year's Rugby World Cup have been set aside for those affected by Saturday's earthquake.
Wynne Gray: Modest Eden Park start for world tournament
Fiji in doubt, South Africa not invited as Webb Ellis Cup contested for first time writes, Wynne Gray.
World Cup 2011: City gets ready for big party
Fan zones will keep thousands happy - and net giant rewards for the region, write Vaimoana Tapaleao and David Eames.
World Cup 2011: Most influential players for '11
Who are the players the World Cup coaches cannot afford to lose? Dylan Cleaver assesses 11 players shaping as the most influential for 2011.
Peter Bills: Captain Kirk still a lone star
Our only Cup-winning captain warns against pinning hopes on the All Blacks' current dominance, writes Peter Bills.
World Cup 2011: Serious hopes or also rans?
Dylan Cleaver dissects 11 of the World Cup contenders, assessing their past form and their present chances of success as they look ahead to the big showdown next year.
One year out, are the All Blacks ready?
Almost a year out from the Rugby World Cup, how well are the All Blacks prepared to win the title on home soil?
Car rental rip-off directors fined
Two Christchurch car rental companies have been ordered to pay large fines and reparations for ripping off tourists.
Singing mayor aims for World Cup duet
Manukau's singing, rapping mayor, Len Brown, wants to take on the national anthem at Eden Park during the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby: Auckland to have four World Cup fan zones
Auckland will have four official Fan Zones screening live coverage during the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby: Black Ferns hammer Australia
New Zealand qualified for the semifinals of the women's Rugby World Cup after thrashing Australia this morning.
Scam: World Cup touts seek $3600 a 'ticket'
Global internet sharks are turning their sights on Auckland and next year's Rugby World Cup.
<i>Peter Bills:</i> At $550 million, our World Cup's a snip
Peter Bills writes that New Zealand's decision not to lavish ludicrous sums on new stadiums and back-up facilities for the big event is the wisest path.
RWC fuels campervan demand
World Cup fever is fuelling demand for motorhomes and campervans but operators are refuting suggestions they are almost booked out.