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![Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try
A former Waikato hooker grabs the chance to play for Italy in France.
![Context matters in evaluating All Blacks' brilliant showing against Italy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Context matters in evaluating All Blacks' brilliant showing against Italy
OPINION: How much can we really read into the ABs' big win? Not much... yet.
![Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Phil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospects
OPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.
![Gregor Paul: Why many Kiwis would define relationship with All Blacks as 'low trust'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Gregor Paul: Why many Kiwis would define relationship with All Blacks as 'low trust'
OPINION: Inconsistency is a killer of faith and the All Blacks are too unpredictable.
!['Incredibly frustrating': Sam Cane's return comes with timely message for All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Incredibly frustrating': Sam Cane's return comes with timely message for All Blacks
The All Blacks captain says pool performance will not inflate internal perceptions.
![Why Aaron Smith is still grumpy: ABs still searching for improvement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Why Aaron Smith is still grumpy: ABs still searching for improvement
Veteran halfback knows what it takes to win a Rugby World Cup.
![Inside a head-turning night in Lyon: All Blacks unleash World Cup blueprint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Inside a head-turning night in Lyon: All Blacks unleash World Cup blueprint
Rampant side showed the foundations upon which their World Cup campaign must built.
![All Blacks v Italy: The minutes that mattered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
All Blacks v Italy: The minutes that mattered
Looking at the key moments from this morning's RWC match
![All Blacks ratings: Side near perfect according to readers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
All Blacks ratings: Side near perfect according to readers
How the Herald's readers rated the All Blacks against Italy.
![Statement made: All Blacks send a message with Italy thrashing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Statement made: All Blacks send a message with Italy thrashing
The All Blacks reminded everyone they remain a ruthless beast in full flight.
![All Blacks' clash with Italy: Should we fear the Azzurri?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
All Blacks' clash with Italy: Should we fear the Azzurri?
A lot is riding on the match in Lyon this weekend. Should New Zealand fans be worried?
![Beyond the Game: 'Do or die' game set between All Blacks and Italy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Beyond the Game: 'Do or die' game set between All Blacks and Italy
The All Blacks prepare to face what could be 'the greatest Italian side to date' in their third Rugby World Cup pool match in Lyon. Video / NZ Herald
![All Blacks v Italy: Quarter-finals on the line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
All Blacks v Italy: Quarter-finals on the line
Our prediction and how to watch the crucial Rugby World Cup pool game.
![Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Italy coaches clash over 'bullying' claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Italy coaches clash over 'bullying' claims
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster and Italy's Kieran Crowley clash over claims that the NZ side will 'intimidate' and 'bully' the Italians in the upcoming match. Video / NZ Herald
![Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks brought in Ethan Blackadder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks brought in Ethan Blackadder
Blackadder's recall is a tough break for Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau.
![Gregor Paul: Why real winner of rugby's Nations Championship won't be NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Gregor Paul: Why real winner of rugby's Nations Championship won't be NZ
Agreement has all but been reached to launch the Nations Championship in 2026.
![Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games
Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.
![How climate change is warping the Swiss border](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How climate change is warping the Swiss border
Without any help, a two-story alpine lodge hut has crossed the border into Switzerland.
![21 players unavailable: All Blacks opponent hit with crisis ahead of test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
21 players unavailable: All Blacks opponent hit with crisis ahead of test
Wales could be without more than 20 players for the All Blacks test later this month.
![Out of this world! RWC broadcast to International Space Station fan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Out of this world! RWC broadcast to International Space Station fan
A superfan will be able to watch his beloved Italy play, despite being 408km above Japan.
![Italy: Finding paradise in the imperfections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Italy: Finding paradise in the imperfections
Cortona is the perfect Tuscan town from which to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.