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Wynne Gray: Little sense in conspiracy theory

All Blacks: Injuries boost anxiety levels

Anxiety levels are rising with the All Blacks' star power parked in the casualty ward.

Rugby: Clever's Americans too smart for Russia

It was hardly a war, but it was definitely cold. The USA won their eagerly awaited showdown with Russia on the frozen steppe of Stadium Taranaki, surviving a late scare as 160 minutes of rugby in four days started taking their toll.

Rugby World Cup: 'Boofhead' Cooper looks for positives

Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper told media he saw the good side in being called a "boofhead" by Nick Farr-Jones.

Colin Meads: Henry's backs look okay, but the forwards are a worry

Rugby: Samoans burst into limelight

Rugby: Kearney to run with strong Irish side

All Blacks: Struggle to fill the left wing spot

Rugby: Ireland's long-serving pair line up Wallabies

Rugby: Goneva four-try hero for Fiji

Sean Fitzpatrick: Opening game was an education for All Blacks

Richard Loe: All Blacks scrum needs more work

All Blacks: Kahui dashes wing doubts

Rugby: Kiwi-coached pack makes world sit up

Rugby: Blossoms bravery in vain

All Blacks: Trouble at halfback

Rugby: England comeback in black

Rugby: Evans wings it for bro