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Rugby: All Black idol
All Black sides have often had a player with x-factor heading into a World Cup but as Gregor Paul reports, there doesn't seem to be one this time around.
All Blacks: Punting on the wildcard wingers
Wynne Gray looks at possible replacements for the injured Sitiveni Sivivatu.
RWC ticket applications reach 325,000
325,000 Rugby World Cup ticket applications have so far been lodged, enough to fill the redeveloped Eden Park stadium more than five times.
Rugby: Folau tipped to leave NRL
Master coach Ewen McKenzie has warned Israel Folau there will be no simple path into the Wallabies.
All Blacks: Braid appears on radar as McCaw backup
Former All Black offered chance to return home as search for Richie McCaw’s backup intensifies.
Fans rush to get Rugby World Cup tickets
At least 70,000 Rugby World Cup tickets have been applied for in the first two and a half hours since sales opened to the public.
All Blacks favourites for World Cup
Bookmakers have ignored the All Blacks’ poor World Cup record and their indifferent form last year to install them as favourites for the RWC.
70,000 Rugby World Cup tickets bought
Rugby World Cup organisers say more than 50,000 fans from 100 countries have pre-registered before today's opening of on-line ticket applications.
Rugby World Cup tickets in high demand
More than 50,000 fans from 100 countries have pre-registered ahead of tomorrow's opening of on-line ticket applications.
All Blacks: Empty nest for 2012
Redemption at next year's World Cup is high on the agenda for the All Blacks but this could result in a tough period in 2012.