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Beyond the Game: Wales v Australia fans fill Lyon

Rugby, friendship and beer were all celebrated at the Lyon Fan Zone ahead of the Wales v Australia game on Monday morning. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Napier: Why an Ireland quarter-final would be bad for the All Blacks

OPINION: Ireland are the real deal - and a very real looming obstacle for the All Blacks.

Whanganui fall short in Heartland Series rugby final

'You can't win them all. I'm still proud of them,' the coach said.

Rugby: Whanganui climb to second with win over Wairarapa Bush

It was the first of consecutive Bruce Steel Memorial Cup defences.

Chris Rattue: A major hole in the Springboks' World Cup operation

OPINION: Chris Rattue on who took home the bacon and who left empty-handed.

What Ireland's win over Springboks means for All Blacks

In a clash of the titans, the Irish managed to pull off a win over the defending champs.

Wales v Australia: Can the Welsh knock out the Wallabies early?

Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Wales and Australia.

Report: Jones interviewed for Japan job just days before World Cup warm-up

The Wallabies' coach has been under fire after a disastrous start to the tournament.

Scotland v Tonga: Can former ABs lead Tonga to victory?

Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Scotland and Tonga.

Magpies win to set up Ranfurly Shield challenge

Win in Southland, Shield challenge next for Hawke's Bay.

Eddie Jones swings the axe on rookie playmaker

Eddie Jones has benched a promising young gun after a poor performance.

'Best rugby is ahead of him': The All Black Jason Ryan hopes to lure back home

Timing is everything in contract decisions as key ABs are set to exit after the World Cup.

Argentina back in quarter-final hunt with bruising win

Los Pumas are back in the quarter-final hunt.

Live: Argentina v Samoa

Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Argentina and Samoa.

Beyond the Game: How the All Blacks tackle their longest-ever break between World Cup matches

The All Blacks wrap up their week in France’s wine capital as NZ Herald’s Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier look at how the team has made the most of their longest-ever break between World Cup matches. Video / NZ Herald

Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty

The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.

South Africa v Ireland: The biggest pool game in Cup history?

Ireland have never played South Africa at the World Cup.

Argentina v Samoa: Can Manu Samoa make it two from two?

Can Manu Samoa make it two from two?