Rugby World CupHalf of Cup tickets still unsoldThe Rugby World Cup is less than half-full with four months to go, following setbacks in Christchurch - but ticket sales to overseas visitors have exceeded expectations.12 May 01:17 AM
OpinionPeter Bills: Scrums should be a true contest for possessionOne single aspect that is likely to dominate the forthcoming Rugby World is the scrum.08 May 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Heavyweights want bigger slice of Cup pieThe New Zealand Rugby Union believes it loses about $12 million in World Cup years.30 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre Woodham: Put on your party faces for Cup - or jolly well push off30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandEden tradition clampedFinding an easy park near stadium gets more difficult.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandIRB sees 'no problem' with Fiji's dictator coming for CupThe International Rugby Board is indicating tacit support for Frank Bainimarama to support Fiji in the Rugby World Cup.15 Apr 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Decision soon on venuesA decision on the reallocation of rugby World Cup pool matches is close.28 Mar 11:30 PM
Opinion<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Stadium decision sad but sensibleAnd then there were 12. Even staunch Cantab and Wallaby coach Robbie Deans was pragmatic enough to accept he would not bring his side to Christchurch16 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandRWC: Bulk of finals matches to be played in AucklandMost of the seven RWC matches pulled from quake-damaged AMI Stadium are set to be moved to the North Island, despite the Government's desire to keep all the pool games in the South Island.16 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessMany 'gutted' by RWC call - Mayor Christchurch had been set to host two quarterfinals and five group-stage games but, after a meeting with International Rugby Board officials today, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced the city would no longer have that role.16 Mar 05:48 AM
BusinessChristchurch loses all RWC gamesChristchurch has been stripped of its seven Rugby World Cup matches due to damage at AMI Stadium following last month’s earthquake, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has announced with "great regret".16 Mar 02:37 AM
BusinessRWC: Fate of Christchurch games expected todayAn announcement on whether Rugby World Cup games can be held in Christchurch is expected at15 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandStick to rugby, PM tells Cup criticPrime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.11 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandTwelve more quake victims namedPolice tonight named 12 more people who died in last month's Christchurch earthquake. Meanwhile, The people of Christchurch remain nervous about the future of rugby World Cup games in their earthquake-ravaged city.10 Mar 07:47 AM
New ZealandInside the earthquake-hit stadiumThe playing surface is rippled and bulging with patches of sludge. Concrete structures are cracked and dislodged.08 Mar 04:30 PM
