Whitelock on the bench for World Cup final
All Blacks move Whitelock to the bench for World Cup final
Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock moves to the bench for the All Blacks Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.
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Radical changes for rugby revealed
Radical changes for rugby revealed
The Rugby World Cup is to be expanded and a Nations League competition introduced, as the sport seeks to widen its international reach and increase revenue.
'Easy Company' ready to take on 'bomb squad'
'Easy Company' ready to take on 'bomb squad'
The All Blacks have named their response to South Africa’s ‘bomb squad’ in the World Cup final ‘Easy Company’ as the team takes inspiration from a World War 2 story.
Why a World Cup win in Paris would trump the others
Why a World Cup win in Paris would trump the others
Defining greatness is inherently difficult - but if the All Blacks are to claim their fourth world title in Paris, it'd trump their previous global gongs, writes Liam Napier.
South Africa edge England in World Cup thriller
South Africa edge England in World Cup thriller
Handre Pollard kicked a last-gasp penalty as South Africa fought back to beat England 16-15 and set up a Rugby World Cup final clash against fellow triple champions New Zealand.
All Blacks crush Pumas to reach World Cup final
All Blacks crush Pumas to reach World Cup final
The All Blacks have thrashed Argentina 44-6 in their World Cup semifinal in Paris this morning.
'Every World Cup until we die'
Mates keep World Cup pact, fund travel through sports betting
After the February 22, 2011, quake, three high school friends from Christchurch made a pact to go to every Rugby World Cup together.
Whitelock, Telea back for ABs World Cup semi-final
Whitelock, Telea back for ABs World Cup semi-final
Winger Mark Telea and Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock return to the All Blacks starting line-up for their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Shield dropped, powder remains unknown
White powder on Ranfurly Shield remains a mystery
A NZR investigation into the Ranfurly Shield saga has found insufficient evidence to conclude drugs were used during post-match celebrations earlier this month.
Springboks break French hearts at World Cup
Springboks break French hearts at World Cup
South Africa have crushed France's hopes of a maiden World Cup title after withstanding a Paris storm to emerge 29-28 winners of a furious and vintage quarter-final.
England see off fighting Fiji
England see off fighting Fiji
Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji.
South Canterbury fans storm field in final
South Canterbury fans storm field in Meads Cup final, allegedly punch Whanganui players
Fans stormed the pitch during the Meads Cup provincial rugby final, with South Canterbury supporters reportedly throwing punches at the opposition players.
All Blacks for Ireland clash revealed, Telea out
All Blacks for Ireland clash revealed, Telea out
All Blacks wing Mark Telea will miss this weekend’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Ireland after being stood down for disciplinary reasons.
Who to pick? How ABs could look against Ireland
Who to pick? How ABs could look against Ireland
All Blacks Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea and Brodie Retallick will be fresh for the quarter-final against Ireland. But there are other delicate selection decisions to confront. Liam Napier runs through the pressure points in Paris.
Wayne Barnes to referee All Blacks quarter-final
Wayne Barnes to referee All Blacks quarter-final
Wayne Barnes has been revealed as the referee for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between the All Blacks and Ireland on Sunday.
The winning stone
The winning stone: Southbridge finish UK rugby tour with proposal
For some, rugby tours aren’t all about rugby - and that was the case for a Southbridge player who proposed to his partner after his team’s final game in Scotland.
Jalibert's magic helps France march on
Jalibert's magic helps France march on
Matthieu Jalibert produced the magic as hosts France punched their ticket for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Italy 60-7.
Attacking All Blacks score another big win
Attacking All Blacks score another big win
The All Blacks stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with another mesmeric display of attacking rugby to put down an initially troublesome Uruguay 73-0.
Claim Scott Robertson barred from All Blacks' World Cup games
Claim Scott Robertson barred from All Blacks' World Cup games
Scott Robertson may be the next All Blacks coach but his former Crusaders teammate Justin Marshall claims he’s been asked not to attend any of the ABs World Cup games in France.
From Ranfurly Shield glory to damage investigation
Opinion: From Ranfurly Shield glory to damaging NZR investigation
There are bad days and then there are breaking-the-Ranfurly-Shield-in-half-and-having-a-potential-drug-scandal-on-your-hands days, writes Jamie Wall.