Rugby World CupRWC: Retallick ready for debutAll Blacks lock Brodie Retallick, World Rugby's player of the year in 2014, has made it clear that, as far as he's concerned, he isn't a defending champion.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupHenry: The best team we've hadThe 2015 All Blacks are better than Sir Graham Henry's World Cup-winning side - says the man himself.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Nisbo set for Georgia tongue-twisterWhen the All Blacks are romping to what could be a record victory over Georgia at the World Cup, spare a thought for commentator Grant Nisbett.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupABs to get a taste of British livingThe All Blacks touched down in London late Friday night and soon our men in black will be spoiled with the finer comforts in life.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Samoa have point to proveWorld rugby needs another seismic shift to force the top nations to once again get serious about creating a genuinely global game.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: "Wallabies are likely finalists"Sir Graham Henry is picking Australia to be finalists at the upcoming World Cup and says they will be battle hardened after emerging from Pool A.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupThe Big Read: History destined to repeatIt's the quarter-final thing that keeps dragging this World Cup back to 2007 for the All Blacks.12 Sep 06:35 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks refreshed and raring to play - ReadThe All Blacks' lack of preparation seemed a risk at the time - coming into the World Cup a little underdone.12 Sep 06:25 AM
Rugby World Cup'The ABs were scared of losing'Steve Hansen says that the All Blacks used to fear losing, but now he doesn't worry about losing the Rugby World Cup.12 Sep 02:45 AM
Rugby World CupLeading statistician: Who will win World Cup?A leading statistician has pencilled the All Blacks in as heavy favourites to lift the William Webb Ellis Cup in 2015.12 Sep 01:00 AM
Rugby World Cup'Here's how tight it is - you can't rule out England'Zinzan Brooke tells Jim White why this World Cup is the closest yet and shares his thoughts on turning 50.11 Sep 10:09 PM
Rugby World CupIconic World Cup images: 2007There were 10 minutes left in the quarter-final and the All Blacks led 18-13 thanks to a Rodney So'oialo try on 63 minutes.11 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandWarning for fake AB productsRugby World Cup fever is creeping into stores and supermarkets as a number of All Blacks-related products are rolled out.11 Sep 10:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Looking at the Cup survivorsNine All Blacks who started the last World Cup final are looking to triumph again overseas.11 Sep 09:29 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: How the Pool of Death united a countryOf all the things the All Blacks were expecting to encounter on arrival in England, glorious late summer sun was probably not one of them.11 Sep 09:18 PM
Rugby World CupTo boot or not to boot - the goal factorGoalkicking takes on added significance come World Cup time. Names like Joel Stransky, Stephen Larkham, Jonny Wilkinson and Stephen Donald spring to mind, and not for scoring tries.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupMove over Rooney, here come ABsAnd football-mad England suddenly gets Rugby World Cup fever.10 Sep 10:21 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: High anxiety on the cards if we were facing Welsh woesImagine the anxiety levels if Ben and Aaron Smith fell over at All Blacks training next week, frets Wynne Gray.10 Sep 09:25 PM
Rugby World CupWhy Richie McCaw won't enjoy the World CupWorld Cups can be more about enduring than enjoying - a feeling with which All Black captain Richie McCaw is more than familiar.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupWilkinson warns England against grandstandingHosts urged to make sure they have their own strategies in place to deal with all the hype that is building around them.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Mulligan: The quiet before the Cup stormThe quietest week of rugby happenings in the lead-up to the World Cup has almost passed us by. Andrew Mulligan has been keeping an eye on things.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupNonu to miss All Blacks flightAll Blacks' second-five will miss tonight's flight to London after he fell ill before the side's departure for the Rugby World Cup.10 Sep 05:13 AM
Rugby World CupQuarter-final in Cardiff holds no fearOne possibility will loom large over pool play at the World Cup and engender an unwanted case of deja vu among Kiwi fans.10 Sep 05:04 AM
New ZealandPush for friendlier working hours for Rugby World CupA petition has been launched calling for employers to change their standard working hours to allow employees to catch Rugby World Cup matches.10 Sep 03:31 AM
Rugby World CupRugby's abuse of young Pacific talentFor every player from Fiji, Samoa or Tonga who makes a better life for themselves, many more find themselves in serious difficulties.10 Sep 12:16 AM
Rugby World CupIconic World Cup images: 1999Things began awkwardly and ended in bitterness.09 Sep 10:00 PM
Rugby World CupWatch: Behind the scenes at ABs shootAs the All Blacks prepare to fly out for Rugby World Cup video reveals what they got up to during the official photo shoot.09 Sep 06:42 PM
Rugby World CupAcademics offer tips for RWC victoryAcademics have contributed professional advice to give the All Blacks the edge they need to bring the Rugby World Cup home.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup doping questionsBritish anti-doping chiefs could contact French prosecutors to see if their doping investigation involves players who might be competing in the Rugby World Cup.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupFans to expect city of colourRugby fans heading over to London for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, due to kick off in just over nine days, can expect to arrive in a city full of colour and brimming with tournament excitement.09 Sep 09:00 AM
