OpinionWynne Gray: Cheika looks past Scotland to semifinalsThe Wallabies are unbeaten but have taken a battering.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
Rugby World CupWallabies top 'Pool of Death'Australia emerged victorious from the Pool of Death to earn a quarter-final clash with Scotland and banishing Wales to a showdown with South Africa.10 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandFamily fly to cheer All BlackThe Coles clan jetted out of Auckland ahead of the quarter-finals next weekend.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Hansen is seriously happy at this CupSteve Hansen has a cherubic grin. This would be a pleasant discovery in the All Blacks' head coach at any time.10 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupNonu makes team betterMa'a Nonu's trophies for playing 100 tests for the All Blacks could be seen on his head after the Tonga match in Newcastle.10 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Moody on his way to EnglandTony Woodcock's World Cup tournament is likely over, with Canterbury prop Joe Moody heading to the UK to join the squad10 Oct 08:09 AM
OpinionChristian Cullen: All Blacks won't be out for revengeThe All Blacks won't mind who they face in next weekend's quarter-final, writes Christian Cullen, they will be happy either way10 Oct 07:52 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Carter set to rewrite tragic scriptHe has had to be patient but, after the toughest four years of his career, Daniel Carter is finally where he wants to be.10 Oct 07:38 AM
OpinionGregor Paul: All Blacks' critics missing the pointPlenty of people have failed to grasp a simple fact, writes Gregor Paul. The only thing the All Blacks need to do is win.10 Oct 04:46 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Schmidt desperate for Ireland to avoid ABsJoe Schmidt invited a series of sporting legends into camp to inspire his players for the important encounter with France.10 Oct 04:15 AM
Rugby World CupAudio glitch causes fan frustrationSky TV has defended its coverage after a technical fault left the audio out of sync with the video during this morning's All Blacks match.10 Oct 03:51 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Milner-Skudder set to shineNehe Milner-Skudder has almost certainly won the No14 jersey for the All Blacks' quarter-final next weekend and he can't wait.10 Oct 03:19 AM
Rugby World CupEngland coach left gobsmacked over rumoursEngland coach Stuart Lancaster has been left gobsmacked by suggestions his employer is approaching people to replace him.10 Oct 01:30 AM
Rugby World CupFox: All Blacks not satisfied with formThe All Blacks aren't satisfied with their World Cup form but hope the "real fear" of a quarterfinal exit will spur them on.10 Oct 12:58 AM
Rugby World CupProud Nonu reaches milestone in styleFor Ma'a Nonu, his achievement in playing 100 tests for the All Blacks could be seen on his head10 Oct 12:37 AM
Rugby World CupRatings: Naholo the big loserChris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks match over Tonga this morning.09 Oct 11:51 PM