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Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks
After shocking the world to reach the final, the All Blacks fell short in the pinnacle.
Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris
The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final
On the eve of their Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks and Springboks players and coaches exchange final words before history is made Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald, SNTV
Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show
The All Blacks prepare for a Rugby World Cup final showdown with the Springboks. The Herald’s Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier take a look at what to expect and what it’ll take to pull off one of the greatest-ever redemption stories in rugby history. Video / NZ Herald, Photosport
Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing
'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'
Beyond the Game: How Springboks plan to defeat All Blacks in World Cup final ‘spectacle’
Departing Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones alongside players Kwagga Smith and Willie Le Roux detail how the side plans to take down the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup final ‘spectacle’. Video / NZ Herald
Beyond the Game: All Blacks on defusing Springbok ‘bomb squad’ and emotional evening with senior players
All Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali'i and forwards coach Jason Ryan reveal how the side plans to disarm the South African ‘bomb squad’ and reflect on a night with ‘a few tears’ as senior players talk about the legacy of the black jersey. Video / NZ Herald
Beyond the Game: The Kiwi bar in Paris serving rugby fans a slice of home
Kiwi bar Black Sheep Society's owner, Duncan Patterson, is expecting up to 200 fans on game night. Video / NZ Herald
Beyond The Game: All Blacks begin final training as South Africa battle racial slur drama
The All Blacks have begun preparations in Paris for the Rugby World Cup final while their South African opponents juggle drama concerning an alleged slur made by star hooker Bongi Mbonambi. Video / NZ Herald
Hawke's Bay-based Argentina fans believe '100 percent' Pumas can lift the trophy
The South Americans are set to be a vocal minority on Saturday.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Argentina preview show
It's the final hurdle to the Rugby World Cup grand final! The NZ Herald's Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier unpack selection changes for the All Blacks and what to expect from a semifinals clash against Argentina. Video / NZ Herald / SNTV
Beyond the Game: All Blacks last hurdle against Argentina to make final
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan and hooker Dane Coles are not keen to repeat history of being knocked out in the 2019 semifinals as they look to take on Argentina this Saturday. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'
The All Black captain did his talking on the paddock.
Beyond the Game: Final words between All Blacks and Ireland before quarter-final showdown
The final word from coaches and players ahead of the All Blacks and Ireland quarter-final showdown at Stade de France in Paris. Video / Rugby World Cup Limited via SNTV
Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Ireland preview show
As the All Blacks prepare for a quarter-finals match like no other against Ireland in Paris, the Herald's Cheree Kinnear and Gregor Paul discuss selections, strategies and the stakes at hand. Video / NZ Herald
Irish rugby hero hasn't seen memorabilia since cyclone swept through Hawke's Bay
This Irish team is apples and oranges to the side the Bay horticulture boss played for.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks not wanting to make unwanted history in Ireland clash
The All Blacks open up on the fear of making unwanted history as they prepare to take on Ireland in a massive Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try
A former Waikato hooker grabs the chance to play for Italy in France.
All Blacks back in Paris, Gaza war intensifies and Labour on the offensive | Focus Morning Bulletin 10 October, 2023
The All Blacks arrive in Paris, Israel declares war on Hamas and Labour on the offensive in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
All Blacks lock in Ireland, Israel at war with Hamas and could NZ have a second election | Focus Morning Bulletin 09 October, 2023
The All Blacks lock-in quarter-final opponents, leaders lock horns over suggestions of a second election and Israeli death toll continues to rise in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Beyond the Game: All Blacks locked in to Ireland quarter-final clash
With some of the All Blacks ‘still hurting’ from last year’s loss to Ireland, Ian Foster and his team are already planning how to take down the world’s number-one side. Video / NZ Herald