Rugby World CupThe World's Cup: Revenge attack?Irish flanker Sean O'Brien's sucker punch to the guts of French ruffian Pascal Pape looks just a little like a case of justice delayed.11 Oct 11:39 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: This is the worst possible draw for All Blacks - and the best for fansFrance and World Cups equal glory and disaster and if you love an epic, it's time to revel in what we are about to receive, writes Chris Rattue.11 Oct 11:33 PM
Rugby World CupAre the French holding back?Did the French tank this morning? Should Wayne Barnes be given the whistle? Michael Guerin and Tony Veitch on completely different tangents! Who wins?? Let's Vent.11 Oct 10:21 PM
Rugby World CupJapan finish on a highThey are the first team to win three out of four pool matches and not get to the quarter finals, but they're still smiling.11 Oct 09:25 PM
Rugby World CupIreland's O'Brien in trouble for punchVideo footage of Ireland flanker could add to squad's woes as they go into quarter finals already several men down.11 Oct 09:15 PM
Rugby World CupEngland needed 'more time in pub'Billy Vunipola insists England's squad should have spent more time bonding over a drink.11 Oct 08:16 PM
Rugby World CupSpectre of Wayne Barnes loomsWill All Blacks will get the referee they fear most for quarter final against France?11 Oct 07:19 PM
Rugby World CupNo grey: ABs go black for FranceAll Blacks quarter final against France in Cardiff is off to a good start - they will wear their famous black uniform.11 Oct 07:17 PM
OpinionWhy ABs will embrace CardiffEver since the draw was made - some time last century - the World Cup was destined to march back in time to pit the All Blacks against France in a Cardiff quarterfinal.11 Oct 07:05 PM
Rugby World CupQuarter-finals live chat with Wynne GrayJoin a live chat with Herald rugby writer Wynne Gray and ask questions about the RWC quarters including the All Blacks re-match with France in Cardiff.11 Oct 06:03 PM
Rugby World CupIt's France again for ABsIt's France - could it be any other nation? The All Blacks will once again face their World Cup nemesis in a quarter-final in Cardiff.11 Oct 05:44 PM
Rugby World CupQuarter finals: who plays whoDeja vu with Cardiff and France but what do the other quarter final matches mean for the All Blacks?11 Oct 05:08 PM
OpinionWynne Gray: Cheika looks past Scotland to semifinalsThe Wallabies are unbeaten but have taken a battering.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2015: Australia's impenetrable wall down to sheer grit - GreganWorld Cup winners John Eales and George Gregan hail extraordinary defensive.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupWallabies on top of their game - HenrySir Graham Henry warns the All Blacks that Australia are playing the best rugby in 15 years.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupItaly end World Cup with winItaly has beaten Romania 32-22 in their last Rugby World Cup match to secure third place in Pool D and automatically qualify for the 2019 World Cup.11 Oct 03:44 PM
Rugby World CupFamilies add balance to All BlacksWorld Cup quarter-final week for the All Blacks means an increasing number are welcoming partners and families after a month away from home.11 Oct 03:02 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks focus on 'do or die footy'It's quarter-final week and the mood has changed in the All Blacks' camp ahead of what is potentially their last game of the World Cup.11 Oct 03:01 PM
Rugby World CupLive updates: Argentina v NamibiaLive updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool C clash between Argentina and Namibia.11 Oct 11:00 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: SBW should start over NonuSBW should start ahead of Ma'a Nonu in the quarterfinal, in the name of trying to break opponents with skill rather than crashing through them, writes Chris Rattue.11 Oct 02:30 AM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: England strangle fun and flair out of game"England have forgotten the mesmerising rugby of which they were capable before World Cup pressure sent them off the scales"10 Oct 11:03 PM
Rugby World CupABs prepared for referee meltdownThe one thing that won't happen this week is the All Blacks being sucker-punched by the unexpected.10 Oct 10:11 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Wallabies suffer injuries to starsThe Wallabies are confident injuries to star duo Israel Folau and David Pocock won't sideline them for the quarter-final.10 Oct 10:00 PM
Rugby World CupCarter finally where he wants to beThis week, Carter took greater responsibility and didn't leave it exclusively to others to probe for space. He was happy to charge, dance a bit and commit tacklers to him.10 Oct 09:21 PM
Rugby World Cup'Mighty Manawatu' turns $30 into $39kA punter won $39,005 thanks to Australia defeating Wales at Twickenham.10 Oct 08:40 PM
Rugby World CupHow the quarter-finals are shaping upThe quarter-final picture is shaping up - the Herald looks at the confirmed match-ups for the next round of the Rugby World Cup.10 Oct 08:30 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Courageous Wallabies confident of chancesPolitely but firmly, Michael Cheika dismissed any suggestion that the Wallabies were now on the weaker side of the draw.10 Oct 07:47 PM
Rugby World CupReturning to the nightmare in CardiffThe All Blacks are heading for a showdown in Cardiff, the scene of their 2007 World Cup exit. Dylan Cleaver revisits that dark day.10 Oct 06:50 PM
Rugby World CupEngland's bizarre leadership exercisesWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: There's been further fallout from England's limp exit while Scotland, Australia and Wales move into quarter finals.10 Oct 05:51 PM
