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All Blacks v Italy: Quarter-finals on the line
Our prediction and how to watch the crucial Rugby World Cup pool game.
All Blacks' gift from NZ signify unity and friendship between two nations
The pae noho whakairo will be given to cities across France.
All Blacks side named: Four return from injury, Whitelock to surpass McCaw
The match is a sudden death for the All Blacks in Lyon.
Eddie Jones is a problem but Australian rugby’s real issues are deeper - Will Toogood
OPINION: The Wallabies are attracting the disdain of rugby followers around the world.
What we can learn from Australia: The three big worries for ABs
OPINION: Take it easy on Eddie Jones. His present, or part of it, could be our future.
Summer in France? These beach destinations are beyond your wildest dreams
Surf's up in Biarritz, and so is the glamour in Saint-Tropez.
Gregor Paul: Australia needs help, but NZ Rugby has to offer it
OPINION: NZR and RA need to commit to one another.
'Buzzing': All Blacks sent strong World Cup message
The All Blacks received a crystal-clear depiction of the elite standards they must reach.
Beyond the Game: Wales v Australia fans fill Lyon
Rugby, friendship and beer were all celebrated at the Lyon Fan Zone ahead of the Wales v Australia game on Monday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Liam Napier: Why an Ireland quarter-final would be bad for the All Blacks
OPINION: Ireland are the real deal - and a very real looming obstacle for the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul: ABs need balance between competition and unity to win World Cup
OPINION: Training has to feel like the sort of hostile environment that awaits.
French package tour invites you to step into the role of Emily in Paris
The Parisian tour explores Emily's go-to spots and mimics her cheeky escapades.
The best train journeys in France: Scenic routes from countryside to coastline
Switch gears in France, where rail adventures meet timeless scenic beauty.
'Equally awful': The World Cup of two tournaments
OPINION: This World Cup is almost playing out as two separate tournaments.
Paul Lewis: Stat that should worry the ABs
OPINION: There is a statistic that starkly shows the biggest issue facing the All Blacks.
De Groot hit with two-match ban, to miss rest of pool matches
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has learned his World Cup fate.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks take on Bordeaux as fans flock to training
Ten thousand fans flocked to Stade Chaban-Delmas to catch a glimpse of the All Blacks as the team sets up camp in Bordeaux for their Rugby World Cup bye week. Video / NZ Herald
Chris Rattue: Eddie Jones' cringeworthy nonsense has turned into a mess
OPINION: Fiji beating Australia at the World Cup wasn't even that much of an upset.
'Unbelievable of them': All Blacks' touching gesture to injured Namibian star
What the All Blacks did for the player injured during their clash.
Le Cup newsletter: Pick 'em, play 'em - Here's hoping Blackadder gets game time
OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.
Chris Rattue: For a TV viewer, the concept of the Rugby World Cup is on life support
OPINION: It can sound like a World Cup, but it isn't one, writes Chris Rattue.
Worry-O-Meter: All Blacks have legacies to worry about at the RWC
Big names, big stakes.
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.
Beyond the Game: What to expect from All Blacks v Namibia in Toulouse
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.'