Rugby World CupRWC: ABs beat France in yellow cardsWarnings about French foul play followed them up to the last World Cup in New Zealand.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Ex-coach captures passion of FrenchWe've got lots of opinions about French rugby. So what do the French think of the All Blacks and other rivals?15 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Hansen reassures All Blacks fansNear the end of a 15-minute inquisition on a variety of topics, including the Rainbow Warrior, Hansen effectively said - don't worry, everything is going to plan.15 Oct 02:37 PM
Rugby World CupIt won't matter who French pick nowPound for pound, the All Blacks are going to put a better team on the park, writes Gregor Paul.15 Oct 10:45 AM
Rugby World CupMoody to face FranceJoe Moody has topped a whirlwind week by being rushed straight into the All Blacks team to play France.15 Oct 10:45 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: ABs' coaches stay cool under pressurePressure was the demon that not only killed the All Black players at the 2007 World Cup, it got to the coaching panel, too.15 Oct 10:45 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Seven things you need to knowAfter a two day hiatus - and a big weekend of quarter-final rugby to prepare for - Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know.15 Oct 05:07 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Five Frenchmen to fear<b>We look at the French players who may wield the greatest influence in Sunday morning's World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks at Cardiff.</b><p>14 Oct 10:58 PM
Rugby World CupThe year the ABs should worry aboutWhen France gave the All Blacks a hell of a fight.14 Oct 10:21 PM
Rugby World CupFive things for the All Blacks to do in SwanseaThe All Blacks are camped out in Swansea ahead of their quarter-final match against France this weekend. We've lined up a few things for them to do in the run-up to the this important challenge.14 Oct 08:47 PM
Rugby World CupThe best World Cup quoteWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Timaru-born France prop Uini Atonio cracks wise while rest of squad works out what to do about the haka.14 Oct 06:05 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Ghost of 2011 quarter-final haunts BurgerSchalk Burger's eternally beaming face briefly gave way to a deep frown yesterday when asked what lessons had been learned from the 2011 World Cup defeat to Australia in New Zealand that might help....14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLoyal fan: Here we go againSome sporting wounds cut so deep the scars never really heal.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why Nigel Owens is right referee for All Blacks v FranceEither Wayne Barnes or Craig Joubert would have caused bitterness on the field, writes Gregor Paul.14 Oct 08:16 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: This World Cup is a messCOMMENT: Here's a confession - I have a lot of trouble supporting my own body weight while watching most rugby matches.14 Oct 08:09 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: All Blacks are slow startersIf the All Blacks find themselves in a tight contest with France at halftime on Sunday morning, it won't be time to panic.14 Oct 08:09 AM
Rugby World CupSense of fear welcomed by All BlacksThe missing ingredient for the All Blacks at this World Cup has been a genuine sense of fear.14 Oct 06:38 AM
Rugby World CupThe All Black KnightCheck out Richie's All Black efforts off the field.14 Oct 12:14 AM
Rugby World CupRomano up for physical French confrontationSudden-death matches can bring out the best, and the worst, in players, and All Blacks lock Luke Romano is preparing to fight fire with fire against France in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.13 Oct 06:34 PM
Rugby World CupCNN explains the haka to rest of the worldWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Japan welcomed home like heroes and US news network tries to get to the heart of the haka.13 Oct 05:52 PM
Rugby World CupNigel Owens to ref ABs quarterfinalHe is widely regarded as the best referee in the world and has officiated at the 2007 and 2011 World Cups.13 Oct 05:07 PM
Rugby World CupRWC footy fans by the planeloadKeen punters depart on package tours to UK to witness rugby history (hopefully).13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayFrance will struggle to rattle ABs' cageThere was little to suggest France can rattle the All Blacks' cage even if the top-rated side has battled to change gear, writes Wynne Gray.13 Oct 04:00 PM
RoyalsRugby royalty meet the QueenIt appears Richie McCaw is in royal favour - now that England are no longer around for the All Blacks to knock out of the Rugby World Cup.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupCarter: Richie's a bad water-boyA squashed tee and an inability to tell a joke under pressure - Dan Carter has found something that 'water-boy' Richie McCaw isn't good at.13 Oct 07:53 AM
RoyalsAnd what do you do? Queen meets RichieRichie McCaw has made an appearance at an exclusive reception hosted by the Queen and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace.13 Oct 06:05 AM
Rugby World Cup'Beating All Blacks would be little miracle'Former French coach Marc Lievremont believes it will take a small miracle for France to beat the All Blacks on Sunday.13 Oct 04:20 AM
OpinionGregor PaulFrance aren't great. Here's whyOPINION: The French are as much hung up on 2007 as New Zealanders are, writes Gregor Paul.12 Oct 11:15 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Take a peek at that famous auraWhen it comes to the All Blacks, the English press are obsessed with three things: the haka, Richie McCaw's tactics at the breakdown, and the team's "aura".12 Oct 08:32 PM