A late drop goal attempt almost snared victory for France.

Sevens convert Virimi Vakatawa crossed for a hat trick as France crushed Samoa 52-8.

A French memorial will be added to the War Memorial Park in Wellington after a winning design was chosen from 43 entries.

All Blacks' demolition of France means nightmares of 2007 are over for Sir Graham Henry.

French media tear into squad after 62-13 defeat at hands of the All Blacks.

It was Champagne rugby by the All Blacks backs against France but they were toasting their forwards afterwards.

Chris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' 62-13 demolition of France this morning.

Remember when Steve Hansen said last year that Julian Savea was "probably better" than Jonah Lomu?

The All Blacks will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a nine-try demolition job of France in Cardiff.

Join Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray for a live chat as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 62-13 win over France in Cardiff.

Pictures from the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final match between New Zealand and France.

Herald reporter Jared Savage joins the Kiwi fans travelling from London to Cardiff for this morning's Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Spontaneous outbursts of the French National Anthem La Marseillaise are happening on the streets of Cardiff before the knockout quarterfinal match between France and the All Blacks.

Images of the 2015 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and France in Cardiff.

New Zealand will win their quarter-final over France if they exploit some 'suspect' defence, according to Sir Graham Henry

The All Blacks are dismissing rumours of French players staging a mutiny against their coach, with Grant Fox saying it's a psychological ploy to unsettle the ABs.

According to reports in France, Les Bleus have turned backs on Philippe Saint-Andre ahead of quarter-final against All Blacks.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

COMMENT: Are we battle-hardened going in to the third part of the trilogy, again in Cardiff, another eight years and 11 days on? Maybe, maybe not.

Warnings about French foul play followed them up to the last World Cup in New Zealand.

We've got lots of opinions about French rugby. So what do the French think of the All Blacks and other rivals?

Near the end of a 15-minute inquisition on a variety of topics, including the Rainbow Warrior, Hansen effectively said - don't worry, everything is going to plan.

Pound for pound, the All Blacks are going to put a better team on the park, writes Gregor Paul.

We look at the French players who may wield the greatest influence in Sunday morning's World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks at Cardiff.

When France gave the All Blacks a hell of a fight.

Photo of French player appearing to shoulder-barge coach adds to fears squad is in disarray.