Rugby World CupRWC: The Webb Ellis PrayerAn Auckland rugby fan has penned a version of the Lord's Prayer in ode to the All Blacks.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: The science of winningWith two days to go, Massey University answers the hot questions on performance, featuring specialist opinion from across the university29 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Don't forget the heart pillsA specialist will be reviewing hospital admission data to see if the World Cup final might prove too heart-wrenching for fans with sensitive tickers.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Mealamu sets the highest standardWhen Keven Mealamu's penultimate battle with the ABs finished with a narrow semifinal win, the old warrior made his way back to the dressing room.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWCF: Fanzone screen ruled outHefty costs for screens, security and "other services" are reasons why the Super City's refuse to set up a fanzone for Aucklanders to watch the RWCF.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupMcCaw refuses to play retirement gameAll Blacks captain won't say if final will be his last but he does think the game will be a hard one.29 Oct 03:08 PM
Rugby World Cup'They can call us whatever they want'Steve Hansen has sly dig at Australia over ban on "All Blacks".29 Oct 01:52 PM
Rugby World CupSorry, Cheika, the mental battle is one you won't winNo wonder Wallaby coach Michael Cheika is determined to do what he can to debunk the myth of New Zealand, writes Gregor Paul29 Oct 11:45 AM
Rugby World CupFrom late addition to dream startJoe Moody faces ultimate test after Wyatt Crockett suffers groin injury.29 Oct 11:45 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks have the best celebrity fansNever mind the final, the All Blacks have already beaten the Wallabies spectacularly - when it comes to celebrity support, that is.29 Oct 08:00 AM
Rugby World CupThe World Cup of EverythingINTERACTIVE: Who has the most Twitter followers? Which country eats the most McDonald's? And where does NZ come last?29 Oct 06:45 AM
Rugby World CupPunters still backing All Blacks, but Wallabies bets risingJust over 57 per cent of all bets over the past week have been placed on the ABs to win the World Cup. Interestingly, nearly 43 per cent are backing Australia.29 Oct 04:31 AM
LeagueSonny Bill set to add to trophy swagMost sports stars only need a mantelpiece for their trophies. Sonny Bill Williams needs a giant garage.29 Oct 04:30 AM
Rugby World CupJustin Marshall: Giteau the man the ABs must watchOne of the biggest concerns from an All Blacks' point of view will be Wallabies second-five Matt Giteau, writes Justin Marshall29 Oct 04:00 AM
Rugby World CupWhy aren't we seeing the best of Read?Kieran Read has enjoyed a good World Cup but hasn't quite reached his best, writes Gregor Paul29 Oct 03:00 AM
Rugby World CupAdidas under fire before World Cup finalThe All Blacks' worldwide sponsors are in the gun.29 Oct 02:11 AM
Rugby World CupTale of the tape - McCaw v PocockWe compare the two players predicted to have the greatest influence on Sunday morning's World Cup final.29 Oct 01:36 AM
Rugby World CupNew logo's 'Japanese flavour'It may look like an imprisoned Uruguayan mountain is wearing a jaffa for a hat but World Rugby decided it couldn't be too careful with the logo for the 2019 RWC.29 Oct 01:18 AM
Rugby World CupFive reasons why the NZ-Australia rivalry runs so deepAhead of the Rugby World Cup final, here's five reasons why the rivalry between the Aussies and Kiwis runs so deep28 Oct 11:05 PM
Rugby World Cup'Dirty war' against ABs intensifiesAustralia's ban on using "All Blacks" name faces backlash as tabloids pull out the c-word.28 Oct 08:46 PM
Rugby World CupEx-All Black: Aussies are favouritesCraig Dowd says Wallabies are the "complete package".28 Oct 06:44 PM
Rugby World CupBrit firm supplies RWC pies to ABsBatches of pies sent to the All Blacks have a special twist - they're shaped like rugby balls and topped with a silver fern.28 Oct 06:44 PM
Rugby World CupDan Carter biography due in two weeksPublishers have put off printing to include the final result in the final chapter - but the book is supposed to be out by November 14.28 Oct 05:56 PM
Rugby World CupThe All Blacks' nutty professorIf you're an All Black, Wayne Smith is not a good man to travel with on a long-haul flight.28 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGregor PaulKey to RWC final... start strongThere's been a common theme in the previous two sporting World Cup finals between New Zealand and Australia this year - disastrous starts.28 Oct 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks are not unbeatable - SpringboksAs John McFarland, the South Africa defence coach, made clear, the All Blacks are not invincible.28 Oct 12:37 AM
Rugby World CupAuckland says no to showing finalThere will be no public screening on Sunday morning, says council body that oversaw Party Central on Queens Wharf four years ago.28 Oct 12:36 AM
Rugby World Cup'He looks more like a panda'Wallabies vice captain David Pocock is in a bit of state after copping a bash to the snozz against Argentina that left him with two tremendous black eyes.28 Oct 12:13 AM
