Rugby World CupTwitter reacts: All Blacks v TongaDespite a frustrating first half, the All Blacks managed a win against Tonga with a decent margin - but fans on Twitter were kept on the edges of their seats at first.09 Oct 09:14 PM
Rugby World CupMilner-Skudder stars for ABsIf the All Blacks needed a challenge to get going in this World Cup they got it in the first half of this big victory over Tonga.09 Oct 09:05 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: All Blacks look ready for quartersIt wasn't quite the emphatic statement they were hoping for, but the All Blacks did at least run into more convincing form in Newcastle.09 Oct 08:54 PM
Rugby World CupNonu's special boots for 100thMa'a Nonu has taken to the field for his 100th test this morning, decked out in a custom pair of boots made especially for the historic occasion.09 Oct 07:19 PM
Rugby World CupAs it happened: All Blacks v TongaJoin us here for a live chat with Herald expert Wynne Gray following the World Cup match between the All Blacks and Tonga in Newcastle.09 Oct 07:05 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: It's a sin worse offenders escapeIs this World Cup the dirtiest in its short history? Or have trigger-happy referees and their television sidekicks overstepped the mark, backed up by the judicial lieutenants monitoring the replay service?09 Oct 04:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Time for our champions to find the sparkAll Blacks' sluggish form is a Rugby World Cup worry ... and so is the sad slump in the fortunes of South Pacific teams.09 Oct 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupAli Williams: A replay of 2007? Bring it onBut for the All Black players, it doesn't really work like that. There is no hoodoo or curse or anything like that.09 Oct 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: ABs exorcising the demonsAll Blacks bet France 8-7 in the 2011 RWC final. Fast-forward 4 years and Hansen and McCaw are again carrying the hopes of a rugby-mad nation.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Digging deep so team don't have toNew Zealand's Tongan community has raised thousands to support their rugby team in England.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupPacific Island players 'haunted' by perceptionsThe Alesana Tuilagi ban handed down by World Rugby has confirmed the fears of many Pacific Island players at this World Cup - they are judged by a different standard.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupWallabies ones to beat, says WaughThe ripples won't take long to reach New Zealand, but former Wallabies captain Phil Waugh believes Australia have wrestled Rugby World Cup favouritism from the All Blacks.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Seven things you need to knowWith the All Blacks playing tomorrow morning, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight.09 Oct 07:12 AM
Rugby World CupDuelling hakas: Showdown is the real All Blacks v Tonga matchPrematch showdown is the real clash between All Blacks and Tonga09 Oct 07:11 AM
Rugby World CupMa'a Nonu: A man of contrastsAll Blacks stalwart doesn't want his 100th test milestone to outshine his team's journey.09 Oct 07:02 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: We're desperate to win group - GatlandIt would be one of the Warren Gatland's most impressive feats if his attacking Wales side beat the Wallabies and top Pool A.09 Oct 03:47 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Coaching and captaincy to become crucialBy tomorrow, there will only be eight teams left at the World Cup and the things that matter will suddenly change.09 Oct 03:28 AM
Rugby World CupABs: What it takes to crack 100 testsRichie McCaw became the first All Black to reach the achievement. Tomorrow Ma'a Nonu will become the sixth.09 Oct 02:30 AM
Rugby World CupThe World's Cup: Welsh ghost bustersThe Welsh squad may be having plenty of fun at their haunted hotel but coaches are anxious the players don't lose too much sleep when the ghosts come calling.08 Oct 10:30 PM
Rugby World CupThings we need to see against TongaThe three things we want to see happen when the All Blacks clash with Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool game tomorrow.08 Oct 09:57 PM
Rugby World CupSBW and the great balls upSonny Bill Williams' latest antics suggest he missed his true calling: the circus.08 Oct 06:59 PM
Rugby World CupMarshall: I'm bruised but it was worth it for JerryJustin Marshall on why a rough game of rugby was best way to remember Jerry Collins.08 Oct 06:54 PM
OpinionAndrew Mulligan: In All Blacks we must trust at World CupWe need to believe in what the All Blacks are doing in a pool that was decided before they even arrived in England, Andrew Mulligan writes.08 Oct 05:30 PM
Rugby World Cup'England paper thin since 2003'All Blacks great Zinzan Brooke believes side lacks fortitude and crumple under pressure08 Oct 05:27 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Chucked in at the deep endIf you think Sam Burgess is doing it tough at the World Cup, spare a thought for fellow former league convert Nick Zisti.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: "Burgess here to stay" - England coachThe England head coach is convinced Sam Burgess will remain a rugby player despite growing speculation he'll return to league after the World Cup.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: AB's coach cracks training whipThe All Blacks are training as hard as they have under coach Steve Hansen to attempt to prevent a recurrence of their nightmare quarter-final defeat in 2007.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupWales v Australia v New ZealandKiwi Gareth Anscombe will earn his first start for Wales in crunch match against Australia.08 Oct 03:44 PM
