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Rugby World Cup: Japan's dream shattered by late goal
Japan's Rugby World Cup campaign has ended without a win after a late penalty ensured a 23-all draw with Canada.
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks light up Hamilton
All Blacks 83 Japan 7 The All Blacks last night rocketed the Rugby World Cup into its second week with a thrashing of Japan that blasted away the woes of the opening weekend.
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All Blacks romp to 13-try victory
Finally a World Cup blow out and any nerves about injuries and erratic work by the All Blacks have been kicked to touch.
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Herald photos: The fans
Herald photographers capture the fans enjoying the match between the All Blacks and Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
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Key moments: All Blacks v Japan
Photos of key moments from the World Cup match between the All Blacks and Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
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All Black injuries 'not serious'
The All Blacks doctor says the decision to pull captain Richie McCaw and fullback Mils Muliaina out of tomorrow's match against Japan is simply a matter of adopting the 'keep calm and carry on' approach.
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Rugby World Cup: Kirwan leads minnows' charge
Japan coach John Kirwan says the Rugby World Cup minnows are finally starting to make their mark.
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Rugby World Cup: Team of the week
Who made our Rugby World Cup team of the week? The selections may surprise you...
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Wynne Gray: Hey Ted, play the best team
This is the time to pull the trigger and play the best All Blacks team, writes Wynne Gray.