Where were you when the All Black captain got a yellow card? That's the question dominating social media.

All Blacks skipper's mea culpa after getting yellow card.

The rest of the world also thinks the All Blacks had a close shave.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup has roared into life with a huge upset (and a narrow escape for the ABs).

This wasn't so much a bullet dodged by the All Blacks, but a blue-and-white striped missile.

It took composure, resilience and all the qualities we have come to expect from this All Black team, writes Gregor Paul.

Watch a recap of the live chat with Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray following the All Blacks win over Argentina this morning.

Argentinian rugby fan Jose Gerardo Caballero wasn't counting on getting any sleep in a nerve-wracking countdown to this morning's Rugby World Cup clash between the Pumas and the All....

The opening game was extreme, but it's not that much of a surprise that the World Cup has ushered in nanny state rugby.

Carter is ready for his first World Cup match since the personal disappointment of a ruptured adductor at the last one.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has switched up the usual media routine a day before the All Blacks begin their campaign.

Coming out of the locker room for his US Open tennis semifinal last week, Novak Djokovic was asked about the stunning loss the crowd had just witnessed, of fellow champion Serena Williams.

It will be a team of 51 people who will be credited with winning the World Cup for the All Blacks should it happen.

It's a difficult business getting a handle on the Pumas, who tend to fluctuate from fairly ordinary to world class.

All Blacks are told to drink in moderation to avoid a repeat of the episode which threatened to derail their campaign four years ago.

Richie McThaw is touching down at an icecream van near you.

Steve Hansen says the last week feels like it has lasted four years as he awaits the All Blacks' World Cup opener.

The All Blacks have had a huge security fence erected around part of their training pitch after realising guests from their hotel could watch their every move.

Former England lock Paul Ackford has given Richie McCaw's men in black his seal of approval lauding the All Blacks as "ruthless" and "confrontational".

Kerr-Barlow tells how backyard drills inspired him to become pass master.

Watch a replay of this morning's live blog of the rugby World Cup opening ceremony, followed by hosts England taking on Fiji.

All Black Conrad Smith's aunt Elaine Bell is selling the player's old bassinet on Trade Me with a reserve of $200.

The All Blacks have become masters at bringing through new players who can contribute from day one.

Ma'a Nonu: The beds are too nice and soft so I'm sleeping on the floor in the gym. It gives me easier access to all 77 stations.

Remember it's the new game in town. After weeks of window-dressing about team arrivals, hypothetical discussions and likely combinations, the World Cup begins.

Daniel Carter has a World Cup winner's medal, yet no memories of dominating the tournament. He's in London to put that right.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named his strongest lineup for the World Cup opener against Argentina.