Rugby World CupBurgess gains from axingLeague convert Sam Burgess could be the man to benefit from blockbusting England back Manu Tuilagi's high-profile axing from the Rugby World Cup this year.17 May 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Tuilagi cops England banEngland centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the Rugby World Cup, banned from playing for his country after pleading guilty to two counts of assaulting a pair of female police officers.16 May 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupIs All Blacks' World Cup pool too easy?The All Blacks will crash at this year's World Cup because they are in the pool of death - that's what Wallaby great George Gregan might be saying.07 May 02:00 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: Gregan: with luck we can win CupFormer Wallabies captain George Gregan believes that "with a bit of lady luck" Australia can win the Rugby World Cup.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRussell BlackstockRussell Blackstock: Last All Black to have hands on Cup?Here's hoping that this isn't the last time an All Black has his hands on the William Webb Ellis Cup this year.02 May 05:00 PM
Business1000 World Cup packages up for grabsWith less than six months to go to the kickoff of the Rugby World Cup the official agent for tours from New Zealand says it has a fifth of its allotted packages to sell.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupWallabies determined to beat RebelsQueensland flanker Liam Gill admits the Reds' desperately poor Super Rugby campaign could cost him and teammates Rugby World Cup spots.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupABs: Attacks on McCaw will increaseRichie McCaw the cheat - rugby's most boring non-issue. Branded as king of thieves the accusations are a sad reaction to a player reaching the heights McCaw has.05 Apr 05:00 PM
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
