Tens of thousands of fans have made the long trip for the Rugby World Cup and every single one of them has a story. We meet some of them here.

Highlights of the 2011 Six Nations.

An ageing side, past its sell-by date? Or one with enough talent to be able to raise one last hurrah in 2011, Rugby World Cup year?

All Black coach Graham Henry has plans for the likes of Jimmy Cowan, Conrad Smith, Joe Rokocoko and Mils Muliaina.

Jason Holland is ideally placed to assess the merits of this Irish side ahead of tomorrow night's test in New Plymouth, writes Dylan Cleaver.