Rugby World Cup
All Blacks v Namibia: The minutes that mattered
Roigard's dash; de Groot's howler; monster scrums
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Reaction: ABs thrash Namibia, de Groot sees red
The All Blacks cross over 11 times in thrashing of Namibia.
Phil Gifford: Evergreen Whitelock and the five big talking points from the World Cup
Phil Gifford picks apart the five biggest talking points from the RWC.
Worry-O-Meter: All Blacks have legacies to worry about at the RWC
Big names, big stakes.
Former All Black Roy Roper dies weeks after his 100th birthday
Family say they will always "value" former All Black who made it to 100 as a great father
Gregor Paul: The fundamental problem affecting NZ’s best rugby players
OPINION: Two seasons of Super Rugby Pacific have highlighted some big problems.
The key areas the All Blacks must improve against Namibia
Welcome to the hurt locker holding pattern of the World Cup for the All Blacks.
'Needed this ref back in 2017': SBW on red card that wasn't
Another week of Rugby World Cup, another contentious card decision.
Second string France pushed by Uruguay
After a clinical display against the All Blacks, France were way less convincing.
Tonga drop captain for former All Black
Tonga dropped their captain and most experienced player.
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Tauranga girl heading to France to be Rugby World Cup mascot
Sibheal Dobson will run out on to the field for the All Blacks v Namibia match.
Wallabies legend says 'bloody awful' All Blacks won't make semis
Wallabies great David Campese has put the boot into the All Blacks.
Getting a kick out of World Cup: Why balls are flying further than ever
A former professional footballer and kicking coach explains the reasons why.
Huge blow for Springboks' World Cup hopes with injury to star player
It’s a big blow to the defending champions’ chances of retaining their title in France.
Q&A: Liam Napier on the All Blacks' World Cup 'rebound'
Foster describes All Blacks v Namibia as 'a key game for us to get right'.
All Blacks v Namibia: Beauden Parrot pecks the winner
Watch: Our mascot for the Rugby World Cup makes his prediction.
Le Cup newsletter: The game is red-carding itself
OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.
Gregor Paul: The concerning area Steve Hansen will be scrutinising with All Blacks
Opinion: Gregor Paul looks at what Steve Hansen will add to All Blacks camp.
World Cup choir anthems to be scrapped
Recordings of children's choirs singing anthems a cappella have been ditched.
All Blacks v Namibia - All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' first Rugby World Cup test.
World Cup crowds drink record amount of beer
One weekend into the Rugby World Cup and records are already being broken.
All Blacks squad named to face Namibia: Foster makes 9 changes
Cam Roigard’s chance to stake his World Cup claim arrives in Toulouse.
The law former All Blacks captain hates: 'It’s just boring'
The legend has suggested how it could be altered to provide more certainty to teams.
Gregor Paul: The big question around All Blacks' tactics at the World Cup
Why the All Blacks are risking it all by playing their way.
'Whole stack of interest': Punter one step closer to bold ABs bet
A punter stands to bank a 200pc increase on their bet if ABs don't reach quarter-finals.
Moneyball: The science behind French victory over All Blacks
World rugby’s elite nations are now well-versed in the blueprint to beat the All Blacks.
New faces: How ABs will lineup for Namibia
Wholesale changes are incoming for the All Blacks second World Cup pool match.
Editorial: All Blacks' gloss is off, but do we really care any more?
EDTITORIAL: Once upon a time any loss would be viewed as a catastrophe. Now? Meh!