Rugby World CupRugby: Fans wait seven hours for ticketsCustomers vented their anger on social media after having to wait in long queues online to purchase Rugby World Cup tickets.31 Mar 05:55 PM
Rugby World CupHigh anxiety ahead for kicking optionsChaos awaits at the World Cup, judging by the confused and inconsistent decision-making of officials in Super Rugby.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupBeaver - I didn't see it go overStephen Donald still refuses to be drawn on whether his kick, which effectively won the All Blacks the 2011 final, actually went between the posts.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupWanted: Buyer for $121,000 RWC ticketTicket prices for this year's Rugby World Cup are soaring on auction sites, with one seat at the final on sale for 59,000 ($121,000) - many times its original value.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Rugby likely for top SpringboksFrontline Springboks could enjoy up to five weeks rest from Super Rugby this year, according to Patrick Lambie, the Sharks pivot who ended 2014 in possession of the Bok No 10 jersey.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Boks get priority this yearFinally, the Springboks are top priority in a World Cup year.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Kirwan needs Luatua at bestBlues coach John Kirwan has already made mention of his satisfaction at Steven Luatua's leadership at this early stage of the season.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Backups for centre role in World Cup need to lift game to compete with Conrad Smith06 Feb 08:27 PM
Rugby World CupSmith likely to stay in NZ rugby after CupWayne Smith is likely to stay in New Zealand rugby beyond 2015, despite signing a one-year World Cup deal with the All Blacks.22 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic sets up NZ baseVirgin Atlantic has established a foothold in NZ with the appointment of a sales manager and a push to take more Kiwis to England, including Rugby World Cup fans.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks stick with Hansen after cupSteve Hansen, the first All Blacks coach to be appointed beyond a World Cup, hopes he has set a trend.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupABs: Summer off before back to businessThe All Blacks will be given 12 weeks off before they play their next game as management plot what they hope will be the first successful defence of the Rugby World Cup.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupABs: World Cup parallel irritates HansenIt was the arrogance in referencing Sunday's test at Twickenham as a potential World Cup final that bugged All Black coach Steve Hansen. And with good reason.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandABs to make terror planThe All Blacks will this month meet Rugby World Cup organisers over security arrangements for next year's event in England and Wales.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: The best rehearsal for rugby's big repeatThe Rugby World Cup in NZ remains so vivid in our memory that it is hard to believe the next World Cup will kick off in England in less than a year.08 Nov 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Dough is teasing ABsThe amount of money in French rugby is mind boggling. Apparently the entry point to begin talks about signing Daniel Carter is $1.6 million - and there has been plenty of interest.18 Oct 08:40 PM
Rugby World CupForeign legion’s jersey of convenienceThere's a year to go until the World Cup - just enough time for it to be turned into an eligibility farce.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupA defeat might help All Blacks - HenryThe All Blacks' weak pool at next year's Rugby World Cup and, paradoxically, their stunning success rate of late are giving former coach Sir Graham Henry cause for concern.18 Sep 01:43 AM
Rugby World Cup'Rugby-mad' pupils meet FoxA group of Auckland primary pupils had a kick around with an All Blacks legend at Eden Park yesterday.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupSnubbed off the rugby map?The International Rugby Board says it did not snub New Zealand in promotional material for next year's Rugby World Cup.04 Sep 10:01 PM
Rugby World CupNZ left off rugby map of the worldAre the hosts of the next year's Rugby World Cup playing mind games with the All Blacks?03 Sep 11:02 PM
Rugby World CupNew World Cup ad: Where are the ABs?The IRB has launched a new ad to promote ticket sales for next year's Rugby World Cup featuring all of the major rugby nations - except NZ.01 Sep 11:49 PM
Rugby World CupWeepu's farewell to NZ rugbyAll Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.06 Aug 04:16 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: IRB loophole opens door for World Cup hopefulsA stack of former All Blacks will eye up their chances of another World Cup.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Samoa put squeeze on Cup preparationsThe All Blacks are putting the final touches on their World Cup preparations which will see them play a midweek test in Samoa, a truncated Rugby Championship and a second Bledisloe encounter.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: NZ making same housing mistakesThe housing market is now ripe for a repeat of the rush into longer-term fixed mortgages seen between 2003 and 2007, writes Bernard Hickey.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: You can't keep a good Dan downToday is a big day for Daniel Carter. His outing for his club Southbridge marks the beginning of the end.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Tally-ho chaps and off to DunnersAll England's chariots are facing the right direction, none of the wheels have lost a cotter pin and the gladiators are reading from the same team opus.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupMatch-fixing at RWC could kill integrityNext year's Rugby World Cup will be divided along classic have and have-not lines, making it highly vulnerable to match-fixing.09 Jun 05:00 PM
