Australia coach Michael Cheika has dismissed stinging criticism of the Wallabies' props from former England supremo Clive Woodward.

The All Blacks are fed up. They've yet to play a game in the World Cup but they have already been bombarded by questions about the haka.

All you need to know about the teams and players in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.

England have unveiled their own "secret weapon" to counteract the All Blacks' haka - a mocking version of the war dance led by World Cup winner Matt Dawson.

Steve Deane scours global media for an offbeat look at rugby's biggest show.

The Herald rugby experts make their predictions for the Rugby World Cup.

All you need to know about the teams and players in Pool C of the Rugby World Cup.

All Black fans go online to keep up to date on their favourite team's progress in this year's Rugby World Cup tournament.

Argentina eased through their routines last week against Leicester before they headed into a training camp in Portugal.

England have struck back after copping a serve from former All Black lock Ali Williams.

In a move which suggests that World Cup organisers have a sense of humour, France have been assigned a hotel in Croydon.

There is a lot to admire, from afar, about the way the All Blacks have embraced their first week in the UK ahead of the start of the Rugby World Cup.

Fiji have stepped up the psychological pressure on England, sending out the message they expect to inflict a humiliating defeat on the World Cup hosts in the tournament opener on Saturday.

Ice hockey is not just a game, it's a way of life, where Ann-Marie Johnstone grew up.

Ma'a Nonu personifies the All Blacks' relaxed attitude - quite a contrast to the intensity in the England camp.

The defending world champions have held their first full training session in England tonight.

Mention Ireland's surge up the world rankings to coach Joe Schmidt, and he pulls out an outstanding vocal fend.

Money, it's a drag - unless of course you happen to be World Rugby.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: The All Blacks' new World Cup base in London includes reminders from home as well as a substantial dose of the old enemy.

The list of names England announced for their opening game doesn't scream champions, writes Gregor Paul.

Even the other All Blacks have no idea what to expect from him.

Sonny Bill Williams believes England have erred in their placement of Sam Burgess.

Sir Graham Henry says the All Blacks "do not improve as much as other nations" during a World Cup tournaments.

The English media are getting excited about the Pacific talent on show at the World Cup, but have raised questions about player poaching.

Before Craig Johnstone and his wife had even confirmed their move to New Zealand four-and-a-half years ago, the Scottish rugby nut made a bold move - he went ahead and bought tickets to all of....

The All Blacks wouldn't dream of leaving home these days without a mantra. A wrap-it-all-up catchline that reveals how they see what lies ahead.

All sorts of frothy ideas and conversation erupt before the tournament but those usually shrink as the last eight emerge for business, writes Wynne Gray.