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Phil Gifford: What the ABs must change before knockouts

Phil Gifford runs through seven talking points from the first weekend of the World Cup.

Readers rate the All Blacks after World Cup opener

The Herald readers have had their say on the performance of the All Blacks against France.

Why Just Stop Oil should disrupt the Rugby World Cup

Kris Shannon outlines five reasons why climate activists should disrupt the RWC.

All Blacks or Warriors? Battle for rugby or league supremacy puts Kiwi sports fans to the test

We hit the streets to ask which result would have the biggest impact.

All Blacks squad naming: Barrett ruled out, Narawa heading home

The All Blacks have made some interesting changes ahead of the World Cup opener.

'Patently ridiculous': Why Rugby World Cup draw makes no sense

OPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.

Paul Lewis: Why rugby's rules around reserves must be red-carded

OPINION: Paul Lewis says the current rules around the bench should be benched.

All Black Tamaiti Williams discovers his tūpuna fought in France in WWI

'It was quite emotional for my family just for me to be here.'

30 years later: Battle of Onewa Domain gets a sleepy sequel

Harbour and Auckland revisited the venue for the first time since their infamous final.

Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions

The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.

'Slap in the face': Mo'unga slams rugby double standards

Richie Mo’unga incensed by inconsistencies in player's punishments.

Watch: Eddie Jones' blow-up for the ages - 'give yourselves uppercuts'

The Wallabies coach labelled the press conference the worst he's ever had.

Gregor Paul: Why more All Blacks will become the enemy

OPINION: Kiwis should get used to the idea that many ABs will be facing off against NZ.

Odds in their favour: Why the All Blacks are sudden World Cup favourites

Bookmakers around the world are changing their odds after Romain Ntamack's injury.

Black Ferns coach unconcerned by All Blacks clash

The Black Ferns will kick off their WXV campaign in the last week of the Rugby World Cup.

Rating the Rugby World Cup chances of European big guns

OPINION: Phil Gifford on France and England's tight wins over Scotland and Wales.