
Gregor Paul: The decision 'haunting' coaches ahead of World Cup
A big call left plenty of coaches worried the World Cup is going to be needlessly ruined.
A big call left plenty of coaches worried the World Cup is going to be needlessly ruined.
ABs will leave for Tokyo with one or two new strategies to break down their opponents.
NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport will be home of rugby for the six-week tournament.
A Captain's Cup, Part 1: David Kirk reveals how the All Blacks conquered the world.
Stephen Donald believes two sides will provide an exceptional challenge to Hansen's men.
COMMENT: Steve Hansen will be a lot more disappointed than he would ever let on.
Accommodation in Tokyo is still available but you'll need to get in fast.
COMMENT: It's the equivalent of steeling oneself for an inoculation.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has revealed the real reason behind Ben Smith's form slump.
Good luck trying to curb halfback's enthusiasm this week before test against Tonga.
British experts had their say and reached a unanimous decision on the World Cup finalists.
Back at last and looking sharp for Canterbury, will Crotty start at No12 against Tonga?
Williams has spoken of the high emotions in his household after making the World Cup.
South African wing faces a four-year ban after testing positive for multiple steroids.
COMMENT: The pitchforks against veteran All Blacks is as peculiar as it is savage.
Ireland remarkably have the chance to climb to No 1 in the world rankings this weekend.
All Blacks veteran Owen Franks isn't having the claims that his career is on the decline.
Comment: If Ryan Crotty's concussion symptoms emerge, the ABs midfield options are halved.
It turns out the missing piece of Tuipulotu's high-performance puzzle was on his plate.
'I texted one of my mates (after the announcement) asking 'have you stopped laughing yet?'
COMMENT: ABs pack set to be built on young Chiefs flanker with concrete in his shoulders.
Atu Moli admits he thought his World Cup chances were over after the loss in Perth.
"As the game has changed it's worked out better for me."
Many were stunned by Owen Franks' omission but Ngani Laumape is the unluckiest All Black.
Any publication of the haka for commercial purposes must acknowledge the composer.
Selector wants Franks to stay fit, saying a few props were injured at the last World Cup.
'I didn't back myself but I didn't write myself off either.'
COMMENT: There has been no compromise in leaving out Franks in the coaches' minds.
It's about balance and Owen Franks' tighthead rival finally overtook him in win over Aus.
Steve Hansen has admitted he and his fellow selectors have taken a huge gamble.