Rugby World CupThe year the ABs should worry aboutWhen France gave the All Blacks a hell of a fight.14 Oct 10:21 PM
Rugby World CupFive things for the All Blacks to do in SwanseaThe All Blacks are camped out in Swansea ahead of their quarter-final match against France this weekend. We've lined up a few things for them to do in the run-up to the this important challenge.14 Oct 08:47 PM
Rugby World CupAgeing Burger king tops power listPLAYER POWER RANKINGS: Why South Africa's veteran flanker is the one to watch, writes Dylan Cleaver.14 Oct 08:10 PM
Rugby World CupThe best World Cup quoteWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Timaru-born France prop Uini Atonio cracks wise while rest of squad works out what to do about the haka.14 Oct 06:05 PM
OpinionMalcolm Mulholland: Come on world rugby - show us your cultureCriticism of the haka in rugby has existed ever since it was first performed. Yet at home we are fiercely proud of it, especially since 1985.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLoyal fan: Here we go againSome sporting wounds cut so deep the scars never really heal.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Ghost of 2011 quarter-final haunts BurgerSchalk Burger's eternally beaming face briefly gave way to a deep frown yesterday when asked what lessons had been learned from the 2011 World Cup defeat to Australia in New Zealand that might help....14 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupO'Connor the 'Justin Bieber of Australian rugby'An immature waster of talent the Queensland Reds are better off without; that's the stinging assessment of James O'Connor by former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlossoms click with TradeMe searchersSearches for Japanese rugby memorabilia have skyrocketed on Trade Me since the Brave Blossoms' blistering World Cup opener against South Africa.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupFrance in turmoil - and dangerousPhoto of French player appearing to shoulder-barge coach adds to fears squad is in disarray.14 Oct 01:20 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why Nigel Owens is right referee for All Blacks v FranceEither Wayne Barnes or Craig Joubert would have caused bitterness on the field, writes Gregor Paul.14 Oct 08:16 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: This World Cup is a messCOMMENT: Here's a confession - I have a lot of trouble supporting my own body weight while watching most rugby matches.14 Oct 08:09 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: All Blacks are slow startersIf the All Blacks find themselves in a tight contest with France at halftime on Sunday morning, it won't be time to panic.14 Oct 08:09 AM
Rugby World CupSense of fear welcomed by All BlacksThe missing ingredient for the All Blacks at this World Cup has been a genuine sense of fear.14 Oct 06:38 AM
Rugby World CupThe World's Cup: Judiciary decisions a 'joke'Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has taken to Twitter to voice his very strong opinion about the fairness of this Rugby World Cup.14 Oct 05:18 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Springboks rub English noses in itThe South African rugby squad were more than happy to take advantage of England's World Cup demise14 Oct 04:40 AM
OpinionGrant Nisbett: Quarter-final previewRugby expert Grant Nisbett runs his eye over the quarter-finals of the World Cup and makes his picks for the winners14 Oct 02:11 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Owens on track for finalA sound performance in controlling the All Blacks-France quarter final will put referee Nigel Owens on track to handle his first World Cup final.14 Oct 01:42 AM
Rugby World CupThe All Black KnightCheck out Richie's All Black efforts off the field.14 Oct 12:14 AM
OpinionDriven Carter still dreams of topping off magnificent careerDan Carter wants his opportunity. He wants that dream finish. He wants that moment that every first five dreams of.13 Oct 09:27 PM
Rugby World CupHow rugby is destroying bodiesAfter a huge increase in player withdrawals at the World Cup, a leading sports surgeon has warned big hits from big players are making rugby too dangerous.13 Oct 08:19 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Springboks take over England's 'unbelievable' training base13 Oct 07:49 PM
Rugby World CupGolf Gaffe in front of McIlroyIt's lucky Ireland back Luke Fitzgerald has a pretty decent day job as a rugby player - because he's had an embarrassing experience with a flying golf club in front of Rory McIlroy.13 Oct 07:19 PM
Rugby World CupRomano up for physical French confrontationSudden-death matches can bring out the best, and the worst, in players, and All Blacks lock Luke Romano is preparing to fight fire with fire against France in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.13 Oct 06:34 PM
Rugby World CupCNN explains the haka to rest of the worldWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Japan welcomed home like heroes and US news network tries to get to the heart of the haka.13 Oct 05:52 PM
