RWC power rankings: Burger over McCaw
POWER RANKINGS: The All Blacks will be up against a king in their semi-final clash, writes Dylan Cleaver.
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Semis: Everything you need to know
As the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finals rapidly approach, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.
Wet weather rugby for semi?
All Blacks and Springboks set to go head-to-head in the pouring rain, with forecasts showing a 70 per cent probability of rain at kick-off.
The Boks victory that made the All Blacks
The All Blacks' road to hegemony didn't come in 2011.
Brit says ABs get 'special privileges'
THE WORLD'S CUP: Respected sports writer accuses people of buying into the "All Black myth".
Key: McCaw an 'intelligent, thoughtful guy'
Prime Minister John Key has heaped yet more praise on All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, who he texted suggesting he check out a flag video on his Facebook page.
Beer that will end in misery
Rival coaches Steve Hansen and Heyneke Meyer share something in common at every test - beer.
Springboks: 'This All Blacks team is the best ever'
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has described the current All Blacks as probably the best team ever to play the game.
Why did Key delete Richie text?
Prime Minister asked All Black captain to check out his flag video on Facebook page but then deleted the text.
Coaches at boiling point
Psychologist says how coaches deal with pressure is critical to team performance.
RWC: Aussie focus on semi only
After admitting they carried a hangover from the Pool of Death into the knockout stages, the Wallabies are determined to cut all ties with their slip-up against Scotland.
Carters split duties ahead of big move
With her husband at the Rugby World Cup, Honor Carter is packing for the family's new life overseas.
Mike Hosking: London calling to faraway clowns
What the organisers think of the Southern Hemisphere crashing their party in such spectacular fashion, I can only imagine.
Springboks need to be shrewder
It was perhaps reassuring to hear one of the most bruising of the Springbok forwards suggesting that guile, rather than brawn is the key to beating the All Blacks in their semifinal.
Little's a jinx and Key's a curse
It may be a stretch to say Labour leader Andrew Little will be to blame if the All Blacks lose the semifinal against South Africa this weekend.
Wynne Gray: Rugby rulers need to up their game
The heavyweight coaches should be encouraged to stay an extra week and nut out the laws so more people can understand rugby.
TMO rules need tweaking
COMMENT: World Rugby needs to prevent a refereeing controversy marring the 2015 World Cup semifinals and final, writes Chris Rattue.
RWC causes boom in Kiwi travellers
Fans backing black at the Rugby World Cup are behind a boom in Kiwis travelling abroad last month.
Joubert ran off 'to avoid public row'
It is understood he wanted to avert threat of public confrontation with angry Scotland players.
They could pull off a big surprise
COMMENT: It's hard not to wonder whether South Africa are going to pull of rugby's version of the rope-a-dope trick, writes Gregor Paul.
RWC: Self-belief 'key factor' for Aus
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is intent on convincing his team it really does deserve to be in the semifinals after World Rugby indicated otherwise.
Six areas where Springboks are best
COMMENT: The All Blacks would be foolish to write off South Africa, writes Chris Rattue.
Power rankings: Which ref comes out top?
Three matches left in the World Cup - and one exhibition game to decide third - and all will be whistled by men of the north.
ABs' 'nightmare' has tumour removed
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni has surgery on his back just days after team exits World Cup.
Savea v Lomu: Spot the difference
A debate that started last year and was rekindled last week could be finished if Julian Savea can snatch his first try against South Africa.
How fear factor can help ABs
The All Blacks had a genuine fear of losing against France, a fear which they must cultivate this week ahead of their clash against the Springboks.
Joubert abuse vindictive, ignorant
COMMENT: Craig Joubert is one of the game's most competent officials - for World Rugby not to defend him is shameful, writes Scotty Stevenson.