Rugby World CupABs will exploit 'suspect' French defenceNew Zealand will win their quarter final over France as long as they improve their work at the breakdown and scrum, says Sir Graham Henry.16 Oct 11:44 PM
Rugby World CupFrench 'mutiny' a smokescreenThe All Blacks are dismissing rumours of French players staging a mutiny against their coach, with Grant Fox saying it's a psychological ploy to unsettle the ABs.16 Oct 11:11 PM
Rugby World CupThousands of Kiwis congregate in CardiffThere are an estimated 4500 New Zealanders in Cardiff supporting the All Blacks and more than 1500 of them congregated at a bar on Friday.16 Oct 10:44 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2015: The team of the tournamentBefore the quarterfinals begin tomorrow, the Herald on Sunday's Gregor Paul has named his team of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.16 Oct 08:40 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Athletes on the edgeWings are a good barometer to test what sort of mindsets and intentions are prevalent in the world game.16 Oct 08:29 PM
Rugby World CupThe midfield miracle of Nonu and SmithMa'a Nonu and Conrad Smith will play their 60th test tomorrow morning. As records go, this is arguably going to be the one that stands for the longest.16 Oct 08:18 PM
Rugby World CupNerves taut against the FrenchNew Zealanders' confidence in the All Blacks' ability to beat France in crucial rugby matches appears to have taken a hit.16 Oct 08:02 PM
Rugby World CupRichie's no bird brain on NZ win"Hello" is about as far as his vocabulary stretches but Richie the Macaw lets his stomach do the squawking.16 Oct 07:45 PM
Rugby World CupNo revolt, says French CaptainWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: All the latest news from the Rugby World Cup on the last day before the knockout stage begins.16 Oct 07:35 PM
Rugby World CupHow 2007 shock helped McCaw's captaincyThe All Blacks' World Cup quarter-final defeat to France in 2007 made Richie McCaw into the captain he is today.16 Oct 06:21 PM
Rugby World CupFrench captain denies player-led revoltFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir has rubbished reports there has been a split between coach Philippe Saint-Andre and his players.16 Oct 06:04 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Lessons from rugby and Irish economyAuckland can learn a lot about hosting big sports events and New Zealand should heed the lasting damage of a housing collapse, writes Brian Gaynor.16 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Captivating pool play brilliant ad for rugbyEliminated hosts deserve high praise for stunning standard of event so far.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSecret Diary of the All Blacks v FranceI said to Richie McCaw, "Mate," I said, "at the end of the day there's no tomorrow if you don't go out and stuff the French."16 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupFaux worries for ABs over French farceA mutiny would be a disaster for most sides. Not the French, though - they seem to thrive on this sort of internal conflict and chaos.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Seven things you need to knowWith the quarter finals kicking off at 4am on Sunday morning, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight and the weekend.16 Oct 06:55 AM
Rugby World CupWill this be Carter's Cup?Dan Carter has a cruel history at World Cups. Forced to swallow defeat in 2007, a ripped groin ruled him out in 2011. Will the star first five finally see glory?16 Oct 06:43 AM
OpinionMarshall: My one concern for the ABsCOMMENT: If All Blacks can't solidify that scrum and dominate, then France may have an advantage, writes Justin Marshall.16 Oct 06:35 AM
OpinionFrench farce no surprise"I had to laugh when I heard the French had 'discreetly dismissed' Philippe Saint-Andre and were coaching themselves, writes Richard Loe.16 Oct 04:50 AM
Rugby World CupFrench acts of madnessFrench rugby has been mad for years. Here's just a few recent follies!16 Oct 04:05 AM
Rugby World CupQuarter-finals - The stats you need to knowAll the key stats on the four Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final match-ups.16 Oct 04:05 AM
Rugby World CupRWC 2015: Fans get the voteFans will be able to vote on their favourite Rugby World Cup memories as part of a new category in the World Rugby Awards.16 Oct 12:38 AM
Rugby World CupThe Instagram World CupThanks to Instagram, All Blacks fans are getting a completely new look at the Rugby World Cup.16 Oct 12:29 AM
Rugby World CupThe World's Cup: French could see fear in All Blacks' eyesMuch of the focus ahead of the All Blacks-France quarter-final is on the match that happened eight years ago involving just four of the players who will duke it out on Sunday16 Oct 12:12 AM
Rugby World CupFrench players 'overthrow head coach'According to reports in France, Les Bleus have turned backs on Philippe Saint-Andre ahead of quarter-final against All Blacks.15 Oct 10:33 PM
OpinionAndrew Mulligan: ABs vs France? Set emotions to steady2011 was cathartic, so this time we're better equipped for the dreaded possibility of the team not achieving what we want them to, writes Andrew Mulligan.15 Oct 10:24 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2015: Quarter-finals - what you need to knowAs the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.15 Oct 08:57 PM
OpinionWynne GrayRugby World Cup 2015 - Wynne Gray: Read's impact in Cardiff will be closely monitoredConcussion bit into Kieran Read's performance last year and there has been another incident this season, Wynne writes.15 Oct 08:44 PM
OpinionToby ManhireManhire: Why France will beat usCOMMENT: Are we battle-hardened going in to the third part of the trilogy, again in Cardiff, another eight years and 11 days on? Maybe, maybe not.15 Oct 08:30 PM
Rugby World CupEnglish players in Twitter spatDave Ward accused of attempting to undermine captain Chris Robshaw.15 Oct 06:49 PM
Rugby World CupHansen's Rainbow Warrior jibeWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: All Blacks coach brings up notorious bomb attack ahead of quarter-final clash.15 Oct 06:23 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: ABs beat France in yellow cardsWarnings about French foul play followed them up to the last World Cup in New Zealand.15 Oct 04:00 PM
