OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Richie McCaw is not a cheatHe put his team under pressure and let them down - but the All Black captain hasn't suddenly turned to the dark side, writes Gregor Paul.20 Sep 10:38 PM
Rugby World CupThe Vent: Has McCaw lost moral high ground?THE VENT: Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin fire up over THAT yellow card and reveal why they love-hate Sonny Bill Williams.20 Sep 10:37 PM
OpinionWynne GraySamurai spirit kicks down history's doorThey may qualify, they may still miss out, but they will be watched every step of the way - by Samoa and Scotland in particular, writes Wynne Gray.20 Sep 09:27 PM
Rugby World CupMcCaw sin-binned: How Twitter reactedWhere were you when the All Black captain got a yellow card? That's the question dominating social media.20 Sep 08:56 PM
Rugby World CupKey: 'Oh Jesus, a try would be nice'The Prime Minister said he felt nervous when the second half ended and Argentina were ahead on the scoreboard.20 Sep 08:11 PM
Rugby World CupMcCaw: It was a dumb mistakeAll Blacks skipper's mea culpa after getting yellow card.20 Sep 07:37 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: What you need to know this morningThe 2015 Rugby World Cup has roared into life with a huge upset (and a narrow escape for the ABs).20 Sep 06:21 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks' narrow escapeThis wasn't so much a bullet dodged by the All Blacks, but a blue-and-white striped missile.20 Sep 05:38 PM
Rugby World CupFans might worry, All Blacks won'tIt took composure, resilience and all the qualities we have come to expect from this All Black team, writes Gregor Paul.20 Sep 05:31 PM
Rugby World CupWales in scratchy win over UruguayWales laboured to a 54-9 win over the amateurs of Uruguay in an underwhelming start to the Rugby World Cup.20 Sep 03:20 PM
Rugby World CupLive chat: Wynne Gray on ABs winWatch a recap of the live chat with Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray following the All Blacks win over Argentina this morning.20 Sep 03:10 PM
Rugby World CupHesketh hailed a hero after that tryIt's the talk of the World Cup - the result that shocked the rugby world. And the winning try in Japan's historic victory was scored by a Kiwi.20 Sep 01:00 PM
NRLABs' small fry compared with Cowboys'If the ABs need a reality check during their bid for the RWC they need look no further than the latest Forbes list of the world's 50 most valuable sports franchises.20 Sep 01:00 PM
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Rugby World CupRWC: Wallabies chase away spyThe Wallabies had a brush with World Cup espionage after security was forced to chase off a man hiding in bushes.20 Sep 01:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Tough guy crackdown robs gameThe opening game was extreme, but it's not that much of a surprise that the World Cup has ushered in nanny state rugby.20 Sep 01:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Rennie calls for TMO restrictionLike almost everyone else who watched the match between England and Fiji, Dave Rennie was left dismayed by the level of interference from the TMO.20 Sep 07:09 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Taylor ready to take chanceFor a player who didn't get into rugby until he was 11, Codie Taylor's progress at the All Blacks has been comparatively supersonic.20 Sep 06:54 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: How Eddie Jones made historyEddie Jones has achieved the impossible, the World Cup win at Brighton assuring him of a place in sports history.20 Sep 02:00 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Dan Carter relaxed and ready to goCarter is ready for his first World Cup match since the personal disappointment of a ruptured adductor at the last one.20 Sep 12:50 AM
OpinionNigel Yalden: Where were you when rugby history was made?In years to come, people will no doubt ask me "Nigel, where were you when Japan beat South Africa?"19 Sep 11:30 PM
Rugby World CupJapan jubilant after historic winJapanese rugby followers, media and players are hailing their team's dramatic world cup victory over the Springboks.19 Sep 10:30 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: France ease past ItalyFrance stayed on course with Pool D rival Ireland in winning its opening match at the Rugby World Cup against Italy.19 Sep 09:25 PM
Rugby World CupHow the world's media reactedThe world's media react to the great surprise, the shock of all shocks, delivered on day two of the rugby World Cup.19 Sep 08:58 PM
Rugby World CupRWC day two: While you were sleepingThe 2015 Rugby World Cup has roared into life with an upset for the ages. Here's all that occurred in the early hours this morning.19 Sep 08:30 PM
Rugby World CupSouth African media react with furySouth African media and fans have reacted with predicable fury to the Springboks' defeat by Japan.19 Sep 07:49 PM
Rugby World CupA history of rugby shocksJapan's win over South Africa has shot to the top of the list of all-time great rugby upsets.19 Sep 07:32 PM
Rugby World CupSpringbok coach apologises to nationSpringbok coach Heyneke Meyer has issued an apology to his country after the extraordinary loss to Japan, describing the loss as "unacceptable".19 Sep 07:26 PM
Rugby World CupWatch: Hansen turns tables on reportersAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has switched up the usual media routine a day before the All Blacks begin their campaign.19 Sep 07:05 PM
