Like almost everyone else who watched the match between England and Fiji, Dave Rennie was left dismayed by the level of interference from the TMO.

For a player who didn't get into rugby until he was 11, Codie Taylor's progress at the All Blacks has been comparatively supersonic.

Eddie Jones has achieved the impossible, the World Cup win at Brighton assuring him of a place in sports history.

Carter is ready for his first World Cup match since the personal disappointment of a ruptured adductor at the last one.

In years to come, people will no doubt ask me "Nigel, where were you when Japan beat South Africa?"

Japanese rugby followers, media and players are hailing their team's dramatic world cup victory over the Springboks.

France stayed on course with Pool D rival Ireland in winning its opening match at the Rugby World Cup against Italy.

The world's media react to the great surprise, the shock of all shocks, delivered on day two of the rugby World Cup.

Japan's win over South Africa has shot to the top of the list of all-time great rugby upsets.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has issued an apology to his country after the extraordinary loss to Japan, describing the loss as "unacceptable".

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has switched up the usual media routine a day before the All Blacks begin their campaign.

Japan's victory over the Springboks is so stunning that it is almost in a league of its own, writes Chris Rattue.

Magnificent, clever, innovative, brave, brave, brave Japan have pulled off the unthinkable and beaten the Springboks.

It's not too late to snare a bargain seat to watch our men in black defend the ultimate rugby prize.

This time four years ago - well, four years and one week ago to be precise - New Zealand was celebrating the first weekend of what proved to be a month-long party.

Right from the off, England were uncomfortable.

All Blacks are told to drink in moderation to avoid a repeat of the episode which threatened to derail their campaign four years ago.

Sir Pita Sharples needs to lighten up, writes Rodney Hide.

It will be a team of 51 people who will be credited with winning the World Cup for the All Blacks should it happen.

It's a difficult business getting a handle on the Pumas, who tend to fluctuate from fairly ordinary to world class.

Steve Hansen says the last week feels like it has lasted four years as he awaits the All Blacks' World Cup opener.

The All Blacks have had a huge security fence erected around part of their training pitch after realising guests from their hotel could watch their every move.

The refereeing crew didn't even keep to the rule book in this morning's World Cup opener, writes Richard Loe

Jaco Peyper refereed the World Cup opener with a special whistle first used in an All Blacks match 110 years ago.

Murray Mexted believes that controversial referee Wayne Barnes is the All Blacks' biggest hurdle at the World Cup.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox has backed Sonny Bill Williams to perform at his peak during the Rugby World Cup.