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Alice Soper: The rugby character flaw that could prove fatal

OPINION: Rugby loves to tell tales of putting your body on the line.

All Blacks v Italy: Quarter-finals on the line

Our prediction and how to watch the crucial Rugby World Cup pool game.

All Blacks' gift from NZ signify unity and friendship between two nations

The pae noho whakairo will be given to cities across France.

All Blacks side named: Four return from injury, Whitelock to surpass McCaw

The match is a sudden death for the All Blacks in Lyon.

Eddie Jones is a problem but Australian rugby’s real issues are deeper - Will Toogood

OPINION: The Wallabies are attracting the disdain of rugby followers around the world.

What we can learn from Australia: The three big worries for ABs

OPINION: Take it easy on Eddie Jones. His present, or part of it, could be our future.

Summer in France? These beach destinations are beyond your wildest dreams

Surf's up in Biarritz, and so is the glamour in Saint-Tropez.

Gregor Paul: Australia needs help, but NZ Rugby has to offer it

OPINION: NZR and RA need to commit to one another.

'Buzzing': All Blacks sent strong World Cup message

The All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.

Beyond the Game: All Blacks take on Bordeaux as fans flock to training

Ten thousand fans flocked to Stade Chaban-Delmas to catch a glimpse of the All Blacks as the team sets up camp in Bordeaux for their Rugby World Cup bye week. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Rattue: Eddie Jones' cringeworthy nonsense has turned into a mess

OPINION: Fiji beating Australia at the World Cup wasn't even that much of an upset.

'Unbelievable of them': All Blacks' touching gesture to injured Namibian star

What the All Blacks did for the player injured during their clash.

Le Cup newsletter: Pick 'em, play 'em - Here's hoping Blackadder gets game time

OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.

Chris Rattue: For a TV viewer, the concept of the Rugby World Cup is on life support

OPINION: It can sound like a World Cup, but it isn't one, writes Chris Rattue.

Worry-O-Meter: All Blacks have legacies to worry about at the RWC

Big names, big stakes.

Getting a kick out of World Cup: Why balls are flying further than ever

A former professional footballer and kicking coach explains the reasons why.

Beyond the Game: What to expect from All Blacks v Namibia in Toulouse

NZ Herald's Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier reveal what to expect from Toulouse when the All Blacks take on Namibia this Saturday. Video / NZ Herald

Springboks select four halfbacks for second World Cup match

South Africa have used their imagination ahead of Romania.