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NZ Herald's Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier reveal what to expect from Toulouse when the All Blacks take on Namibia this Saturday. Video / NZ Herald
Springboks select four halfbacks for second World Cup match
South Africa have used their imagination ahead of Romania.
All Blacks v Namibia: Beauden Parrot pecks the winner
Watch: Our mascot for the Rugby World Cup makes his prediction.
An expert diver feared the Titan sub, but couldn’t resist the Titanic
New York Times: Paul-Henri Nargeolet was a famed submariner. So why was he on the Titan?
Juniors show how it's done in Rugby World Cup win
Te Awamutu Sports represented New Zealand in France and came away with the trophy.
Irish fan ‘abducted and gang raped’ by three men after match
A rape allegation was made after the attack, near the victim's accommodation.
Gregor Paul: It's time to talk about Damian McKenzie
OPINION: The All Blacks bench needs an attacking mindset rather than a defensive one.
Winners and losers: Referee ruined one of the great World Cup matches
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
Chris Rattue: Dumbfounding All Blacks decisions concern me
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
The areas Ian Foster says the All Blacks must improve
'There were a couple of home truths in that last quarter and we need to own that.'
What has Ian Foster actually achieved with the All Blacks?
OPINION: Some fans are saying we shouldn't panic but they're missing the point.
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks are not the envy of world rugby anymore
'There's no sense now of the All Blacks being the world’s most innovative team.'
Ethan Blackadder called in as injury replacement for All Blacks
Blackadder was named as an injury replacement for wing Emoni Narawa.
Former French test player says this generation of Les Bleus is 'ready to win'
Pierre Rabadan follows Les Bleus religiously.
480,000 TGV tickets and $17 beers: France’s Rugby World Cup in numbers
9 host cities, 48 games and 600,000 rugby fans. It's number crunch time for RWC 2023.
Gregor Paul: Lessons All Blacks must follow to win World Cup
OPINION: The All Blacks are not good travellers when it comes to the World Cup.
Five key points from the All Blacks' 2021 loss to France
We revisited the last time the All Blacks and France played and took out five key lessons.
Les Bleus in a sea of black: French fans gather at waterfront
One cafe is even selling French pastry packs, while All Blacks fans pack out city bars.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks prepare for World Cup opener ‘like no other’
The NZ Herald & Newstalk ZB team are on the ground in Paris with the All Blacks and France as they prepare for a Rugby World Cup opener 'like no other'. Video / NZ Herald
Le Cup: All Blacks and Ian Foster confront foreign climate
OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.
'Notre histoire': French newspaper set the tone for RWC opener
L'Equipe have left nothing to the imagination as to the French mood.
All Blacks could go different path to replace Chiefs back
Emoni Narawa's World Cup campaign is over before it began.
Sailors rescued off Australian coast after sharks attacked yacht
The three men were sailing their catamaran from Vanuatu.
'Patently ridiculous': Why Rugby World Cup draw makes no sense
OPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.
Paul Lewis: Why rugby's rules around reserves must be red-carded
OPINION: Paul Lewis says the current rules around the bench should be benched.
How the All Blacks can adapt to losing their most irreplaceable player
OPINION: Jordie Barrett is the one player for whom they don't have a straight replacement.
'Weakest in history': Former international's brutal assessment of All Blacks
Olivier Magne excluded the All Blacks from his 'Big Three' going into the Cup.
Cane on how the ABs have built for this moment
The All Blacks captain reflects on the challenges ahead for his team in France.
Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks are not fixated on the opening game with France
OPINION: Two big clues have been dropped about what it will take to win the World Cup.
All Black Tamaiti Williams discovers his tūpuna fought in France in WWI
'It was quite emotional for my family just for me to be here.'
Rugby World Cup 2023: There's never been a better time to see France
The biggest sporting event of the year is whipping up a French frenzy.
'Make sure we respond': All Blacks' final lessons ahead of World Cup opener
Opposition teams will have identified areas to target in the recent loss to South Africa.
Only two All Blacks? UK media ranks the world's 20 best rugby players
Just two All Blacks made the cut when world's best 20 rugby players were ranked.