Eden Park officials are confident that next year's rugby World Cup won't see a repeat of the poor crowd behaviour that marred the Four Nations rugby league double-header last night.

Photos from sporting events around New Zealand and the world this weekend, from rugby to rowing to racing and more.

This morning's win was like waiting for a bus at times, periods of frustration when it felt like something was coming but never did.

New Zealand did not so much bounce back from their loss against Australia as burp at Twickenham this morning, writes Dylan Cleaver.

The list of 10 rugby commandments starts and ends with "do not lose to England" especially at the ole cabbage patch in London's southwest.

Jonny Wilkinson's message to Sonny Bill Williams, who will make his debut for the All Blacks at Twickenham tomorrow morning, was simple.

At least one English rugby scribe says England's "element of surprise" could undo the ABs.

Statistical analysis of the All Blacks' opening match on their end of year tour.

Audacious attack or adherence to the "kick and clap" creed usually associated with England rugby?

Stephen Donald still has friends in high places after his Hong Kong horror show - the selectors will allow him to pay penance at Twickenham.

The Wallabies have been hailed by the British press for their breakthrough victory over the All Blacks in Hong Kong.