Rugby World CupDupont takes swipe at Kiwi referee Ben O'Keeffe after loss‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake.'16 Oct 01:18 AM
Rugby World CupSouth Africa v France: World reacts to dramatic Rugby World Cup quarter-finalReigning champs stun hosts in a titanic struggle.15 Oct 11:09 PM
Rugby World CupHosts gone! France knocked out by SpringboksThe hosts are out of the Rugby World Cup.15 Oct 09:50 PM
Rugby World CupFrance v South Africa: All you need to knowA French star has been cleared to face South Africa in the quarter-finals.13 Oct 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupDavid Kirk: How the All Blacks can beat Ireland'The formula to beat Ireland is easy to say – and of course very hard to do'.10 Oct 05:39 PM
Rugby World CupBreaking down the Rugby World Cup quarter-finalsHow the last-eight match-ups stack up for Rugby World Cup 2023.09 Oct 06:41 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupChris Rattue: Why All Blacks' job just got a lot harderOPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.08 Oct 12:54 AM
Rugby World CupSouth Africa call up World Cup winner as injury coverThe Springboks have had to call up another injury replacement.02 Oct 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNRLSouth Africa just got even harder to beat at the World CupThe return from injury of Handre Pollard will sort out the Springboks’ goalkicking issues.02 Oct 03:00 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks v Italy: The minutes that matteredLooking at the key moments from this morning's RWC match30 Sep 01:00 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks side named: Four return from injury, Whitelock to surpass McCawThe match is a sudden death for the All Blacks in Lyon.27 Sep 10:37 AM
Rugby World Cup'Buzzing': All Blacks sent strong World Cup messageThe All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.25 Sep 05:05 PM
SportBeyond the Game: All Blacks look ahead to Italy clash and reflect on ‘impressive’ South Africa v Ireland gameAll Blacks Mark Telea and Dalton Papali'i alongside defence coach Scott McLeod look ahead to their clash with Italy as the team is ‘buzzing’ from an impressive South Africa v Ireland match over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport Watch25 Sep 02:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsChris Rattue: A major hole in the Springboks' World Cup operationOPINION: Chris Rattue on who took home the bacon and who left empty-handed.24 Sep 06:00 AM
Rugby World CupWhat Ireland's win over Springboks means for All BlacksIn a clash of the titans, the Irish managed to pull off a win over the defending champs.24 Sep 03:42 AM
Rugby World CupSpringboks select four halfbacks for second World Cup matchSouth Africa have used their imagination ahead of Romania.14 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupThe All Blacks’ decline: Why the volatile World Rugby rankings are rightOPINION: The ABs' frustrations and wild fluctuations in form have returned.11 Sep 07:00 AM
Rugby World Cup'Patently ridiculous': Why Rugby World Cup draw makes no senseOPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Why rugby's rules around reserves must be red-cardedOPINION: Paul Lewis says the current rules around the bench should be benched.06 Sep 06:30 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks' world ranking slides after historic defeatIt comes after the All Blacks suffered their worst-ever loss at the hands of South Africa.28 Aug 10:41 PM
Rugby World CupWhy Scott Barrett avoided a ban for red card against SpringboksA judiciary deemed the red card at Twickenham as sufficient punishment.28 Aug 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPaul Lewis: All Blacks were shocking, but the grand old game of rugby was worseOPINION: Believe it or not, that horrible record loss will benefit the All Blacks.28 Aug 06:00 AM
OpinionWhat Herald readers are saying: All Blacks' worst defeatOPINION: Our online premium subscribers have their say.28 Aug 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupHow the All Blacks rated in record loss to SpringboksBreaking down the ABs' performances in their 35-7 loss to their South African rivals.25 Aug 10:19 PM
Rugby World Cup'Smashed into submission': How the world reacted to the All Blacks' record defeatThe five-tries-to-one defeat snaps the All Blacks’ 11-test unbeaten run.25 Aug 10:12 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks team: The forward with most to play forOne, possibly two, All Blacks have the most to gain from their final pre-World Cup test.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: The big-money consequence of the ABs-Springboks testA sold-out Twickenham will demonstrate the power of the All Blacks brand.22 Aug 10:30 PM
Rugby World CupWales destroyed by South Africa in Rugby World Cup warm-upSouth African thrashed Wales 52-16 in Cardiff.19 Aug 08:09 PM
Rugby World CupRookie set for debut as All Blacks make several changes for Springboks testFive players are set to take the field for the first time in 2023.13 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World Cup'Unusual space': All Blacks and Ian Foster confront World Cup worriesCan the All Blacks win the World Cup? It's a question never asked at this juncture before.19 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupThe five big talking points from the weekend's rugbyPhil Gifford lists five talking points, including an unlikely recipient for gratitude.01 Apr 10:00 PM
SportFocus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 secondsThe gold rush continues at the Commonwealth Games, All Blacks defeated and Ian Foster's job hands in the balance and a New Zealand one-two finish at the latest Indycar race in Nashville - Cheree Kinnear gives the highs and lows of the weekend's sport all in 90 seconds. Video / Photosport / Sky SportWatch08 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: All Blacks changes reveal Ian Foster's true concernsOpinion: To some extent the under performing All Blacks are being punished.30 Sep 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The day rugby was cancelledEDITORIAL: Pride in our national game clashed with our belief in a fair go for everyone.24 Jul 05:00 PM