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China on mission to host Rugby World Cup

China's ambitious sporting plans will see them bid to host a Rugby World Cup 'sooner rather than later'.

Rugby: Woodman nominated for Women's Sevens Player of the Year

GETTY06112016PORTIAWOODMAN.JPG Portia Woodman is nominated for her second straight IRB Women's Sevens Player of the Year Award. Photo/Getty

Rugby: Jones hints he would quit if England win 2019 World Cup

England head coach Eddie Jones has suggested he could leave his role if England were to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The

Tough new All Black jersey unveiled

The wardrobe malfunction which affected All Black Sonny Bill Williams at the 2011 World Cup is unlikely to happen from next weekend.

Wayne Barnes opens up on that game

Referee Wayne Barnes has spoken about the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal that he officiated between the All Blacks and France.

Italy out of race for 2023 Rugby World Cup

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will take place in either Ireland, France or South Africa after the Italian Rugby Union (FIR) removed their hosting bid today.

Four countries in mix to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland have bid to host the 2023 World Cup alongside France, Italy and South Africa.

World Cup strip show gets licensing OK

A brothel's strip-show during a match of last year's Rugby World Cup didn't breach alcohol licensing rules.

Argentina will bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup

Argentina will make an official bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks dominate Rugby Awards nominations

Three champion teams are vying for the coveted Team of the Year Award at this year's Steinlager Rugby Awards - back-to-back Rugby

Carter: 'I'm no longer a sex symbol'

The 33-year-old former All Black was interviewed by Seven Sharp as he promotes his new book, Dan Carter: My Story.

Owens considered chemical castration

World's top rugby referee seriously considered chemical castration if it would "get rid" of him being gay.

Man's dream trip ends in tragedy

A Wellington man who travelled to the Rugby World Cup and died suddenly before he could see the All Blacks win will be buried on Friday.

Got married, had baby, won World Cup

All Black Ben Smith opens up on his triumphant year: "I suppose I've sort of ticked it all off."

NZ - thanks for your support

The All Blacks have thanked the country which backed them wholeheartedly on the world's rugby stage and then welcomed them home as sons.

Peter Lyons: Where Richie is from, reputation trumps adulation

Richie McCaw is from a great part of our country where reputation is far more important than wealth or status or conferred honours, writes Peter Lyons.

How the All Blacks could line up in 2019

With pleasure hormones still roaming round our Rugby World Cup-sated bodies, maybe it's a good time to explore The Thing Of Which We Must Not Speak: the three-peat.

Kris Shannon: Role of coach hard to measure