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Book Review: The Cup
Dan Cleary is one clever guy - actor, writer, producer and someone who doesn't mind poking the borax.
Book Review: Having a Ball
To state the bleeding obvious, we can be a nation of blunt-ended rugby fanatics. As 1987 All Blacks captain David Kirk quips in his foreword of Ian Grant's book Having A Ball, "it's part of the rhythm of life, and long may it remain so".
Rugby may be making fans fat
All Blacks fans are being warned that supporting their team may be leaving them with an unwanted souvenir - extra kilos.
Crunch time for Aussie PM
A Hawke's Bay apple producer has made a tasty offer to the Australian Prime Minister after last night's World Cup semi-final
All Blacks v Wallabies: Loud and proud stand up and sing
It doesn't matter whether you're at the match or watching at home. At 9pm, rise and sing the anthem with passion.
Stars hit Auckland for semifinals
Royalty, sports stars, models and movie stars have all arrived in Auckland this weekend to catch the biggest games of the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup: Celebs hit town
The stars have turned out for Rugby World Cup's semifinal double-header weekend.