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World Cup ceremony a winner with world

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World Cup praise for our 'first world' friendliness

Are you too chicken for betting?

Kerre Woodham: Party is only just beginning

World Cup WAGs get boutique tour

Another All Black mum caught in Rugby World Cup chaos

Freeley Speaking: Preparing for war

English rugby tourist Mitch Freeley gains a deeper appreciation for the haka.

Transport woes hit All Black's mum

A proud All Black mother missed her son's team playing in the opening game of last night's Rugby World Cup because of Auckland's transport woes. All Black Kieran Reid's mum missed the opening ceremony and the first half of last night's game

Compensation talk after Cup transport debacle

Opening-night ratings: Fans on Cloud nine

Fantastic Rugby World Cup opening ceremony, amazing fireworks... just don't mention the transport problems.

Doubling the odds: Where to support your second fave team

Why have one team, when you can have two? Danielle Wright finds adopting a team is adding to the excitement, as well as providing international visitors with a feeling of familiarity and somewhere to celebrate.

Weekend project: Under the goalposts

Justin Newcombe pays tribute to the World Cup by incorporating rugby posts in his garden.

Rotorua will step up to support its games, says mayor

John Roughan: It's showtime - But not for grassroots rugby

Brian Gaynor: Rugby these days is a big-money game