Rugby World CupSleep-deprived Liam Messam gets wake-up callHe was considered one of the unluckiest players to have missed out on the last World Cup squad, so Liam Messam was taking nothing for granted.30 Aug 06:19 PM
Rugby World CupNaholo X-factor tips scalesThe decision to take the 24-year-old Fijian-born wing Waisake Naholo says everything about the regard in which he is held. Gregor Paul reports.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupPressure on for coveted No.10Steve Hansen put the pressure firmly on Daniel Carter to perform in that final test in Auckland.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupD-day for All Black families' hopesThe official team naming will take place at the Beehive shortly after 6.30pm tonight.29 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupSpringboks omissions prove controversialUnder an air of pageantry on a night that threatened to turn stormy in Durban, 30 Springboks were selected to represent their country in England for the World Cup.29 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupOptions show All Blacks in good placeEveryone is sweating the detail around tomorrow's All Black World Cup squad announcement and perhaps losing sight of the bigger picture.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: '41 doesn't fit into 31'All Blacks coach Steve Hansen names his squad for the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, after having made the big calls to reduce his initial squad of 41 to 31.27 Aug 10:56 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: RWC in need of overhaul at all levelsThe Rugby World Cup needs an overhaul to eliminate the mismatches, the lopsided pools and the protracted itinerary, writes Wynne Gray.27 Aug 09:55 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: 10 World Cup questionsThe All Black selectors name their World Cup squad of 31 on Sunday. Gregor Paul asks the big questions ahead of the announcement.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupJonah pranks pub quizzersAll Blacks legend has pulled off the perfect prank at a pub quiz in Dublin.26 Aug 11:26 PM
Rugby World CupCarling: Don't pick Sam BurgessFormer England skipper says it's unfair to put league player in pressure cooker of Rugby World Cup.26 Aug 08:47 PM
Rugby World CupJaw-dropping moment for ABs fanJake Thornton was left speechless, mouth hanging open, when his rugby hero Dan Carter told him he would be going to next month's Rugby World Cup.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupShaking off the weight of the worldNow that Aaron Smith has been assured of his future, he should consider the lessons learned during his horrific season at the Highlanders.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRichie's head on the chopping blockHe was 2011 Rugby World Cup lucky charm, but the unofficial mascot's luck has run out after being sold to the meatworks last year.26 Aug 12:37 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: England coach poised to translate four years' analysis into selectionNot long after midnight tomorrow, coach Stuart Lancaster will reveal the 31 players entrusted with English hopes for the Rugby World Cup.25 Aug 06:44 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: When a sporting icon retiresThe England head coach had just seen Scotland's Kenny Logan giving an interview in which he had announced he was intending to retire from international rugby.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey event in ABs' Cup questPrime Minister John Key's close association with the All Blacks will become even closer if he takes up an invitation to attend the Rugby World Cup squad announcement at Parliament.25 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: 'Smart rugby brain' guides IrishAs the dissection of World Cup squads looms closer and teams play their last games before the tournament, it's worth noting Ireland's production, writes Wynne Gray.24 Aug 08:07 PM
Rugby World CupABs look confident as woes dog rivalsIt's dangerous to read into pre-World Cup form. But it's time to highlight just how well prepared Steve Hansen's men look only weeks out from their first match, writes McKendry.24 Aug 07:55 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Team by team progress reportChris Rattue runs his eye over how every side participating at the World Cup is faring.24 Aug 04:00 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Power rankingsWith less than four weeks until the start of the Rugby World Cup, Dylan Cleaver ranks where the nations stand heading into the big event.24 Aug 01:36 AM
Rugby World CupHawk-Eye helpful but errors will play partNo matter what technology is used, the element of human error cannot be eliminated - as we have seen in the past.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Cheika's Eden Park team likely to have been a ployWe can only assume Wallabies coach Michael Cheika was foxing last weekend when he changed a winning team and got walloped 41-13 by the All Blacks at Eden Park.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupPool of death will kill heavyweightNever before has the draw thrown up a pool like this.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup players to watchWith 28 days to go until rugby's showcase kicks off, Gregor Paul profiles the game-breakers and potential match-winners likely to shine.20 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Strong NZ presence evident in Cup sidesWhoever ends up winning the Rugby World Cup, you can bet there will be a Kiwi involved somewhere, writes Wynne Gray.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Draw mismatches - there's a better wayWow! It's just struck World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper how dopey it is that three sides in the top six and four in the top 10 are in the same pool at the World Cup.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC bosses keen to avoid future pool-of-death drawsRugby World Cup bosses will seek to avoid another pool of death like the Wallabies' group-stage dogfight with England, Wales and Fiji in future.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupWill England buckle?England and expectation - now there's a marriage that may not last.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupSopoaga should go to World Cup as Carter's backupThe final pieces of the World Cup puzzle are falling into place.18 Aug 08:28 PM
Rugby World CupHandful of All Blacks spot still openThe All Blacks selectors have confirmed there are still a handful of spots up for grabs in the Rugby World Cup squad.17 Aug 11:35 PM
