How Jamie Joseph helped Japan upend world rugby
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said his side's thrilling, speedy brand of rugby is down to their intensive preparation and their trust in the gameplan.
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All Blacks quarter-final opponent confirmed
All Blacks quarter-final opponent confirmed
The All Blacks will play Ireland in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown at the Rugby World Cup.
'Tonight we went another level'
'Tonight we went another level' - Jamie Joseph
Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Scotland 28-21 and reach the quarter-finals for the first time, lifting the nation still reeling from the deadly impact of Typhoon Hagibis.
Spirit, Tasman to clash
Spirit, Tasman to clash
The Otago Spirit will take on Tasman in the Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinal this weekend.
Nth Otago beats East Coast to seal home semifinal
Nth Otago beats East Coast to seal home semifinal
North Otago marched into second place in the Heartland Championship on Saturday.
Coach upbeat after big loss for Otago
Coach upbeat after big loss for Otago
Otago coach Ben Herring is putting his side on the front foot and says he is confident it can go to Hawke's Bay next weekend and do the business.
Otago humbled by Northland
Otago humbled by Northland
Otago limped into the playoffs after suffering an embarrassing 40-10 thrashing at the hands of Northland.
Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa
Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa
Ireland played with 14 men for 50 minutes but still eased into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a seven-try demolition of ragged Samoa.
RWC: Three games on, one cancelled
RWC: Three games on, one cancelled
Scotland's crucial clash against Japan will go ahead, while Canada and Namibia's Rugby World Cup dreams are over.
Wallabies beat dogged Georgia
Wallabies beat dogged Georgia
Australia made heavy work of it in difficult conditions but outlasted a tough Georgia team to round out their Rugby World Cup Pool D campaign with an unconvincing 27-8 victory.
Scotland threaten legal fight over typhoon cancellations
Scotland threaten legal fight over typhoon cancellations
Scottish Rugby Union chief Mark Dodson said he's ready to launch a legal challenge to prevent World Cup organisers cancelling his country's game against Japan - a measure that would almost certainly eliminate the Scots.
Ioane to play second five outside Koroi
Ioane to play second five outside Koroi
Otago has made plenty of changes as it looks ahead but there is one intriguing selection in its side to take on Northland tomorrow.
Win looks all but assured for North Otago
Win looks all but assured for North Otago
North Otago will have it all to play for when it takes on East Coast in Ruatoria today.
Southland has turned corner: Hewett
Southland has turned corner: Hewett
Departing Southland coach Dave Hewett believes Southland has turned the corner but everyone has to go in the right direction if the union is to progress.
Nel looking forward to captaining Otago
Nel looking forward to captaining Otago
It is a big match for Otago loose forward Dylan Nel on Sunday.
Logic, World Rugby seem to be complete strangers
Logic, World Rugby seem to be complete strangers
In its own way, World Rugby has combined complete nonsense, ground-breaking technology and blatant doctoring at its marquee tournament in Japan, ODT sports editor Steve Hepburn writes.
Girl fighting brain tumour gets a hand from Smith
Girl fighting brain tumour gets a hand from Smith
Star All Black Aaron Smith is battling it out in the Rugby World Cup but back in Manawatū a childhood friend's daughter is going through a much bigger fight of her own.
Sky set to snag ABs, Super Rugby rights until 2025
Sky set to snag ABs, Super Rugby rights until 2025
Sky TV is set to win the rights for all All Blacks, Rugby Championship and Super Rugby matches until 2025 in a reportedly $400 million deal.
World Rugby rubbishes claim All Blacks could have played
World Rugby rubbishes claim All Blacks could have played
World Rugby has refuted reports that the All Blacks turned down the chance to play their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy on Monday.
All Blacks could've played Italy but said no: report
All Blacks could've played Italy but said no: report
The All Blacks could still have played their final Rugby World Cup pool game against Italy, but turned it down, according to a report.