Police expect punters to behave during tonight's All Blacks versus Japan clash in Hamilton.

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.

Japan coach John Kirwan says the Rugby World Cup minnows are finally starting to make their mark.

Who made our Rugby World Cup team of the week? The selections may surprise you...

This is the time to pull the trigger and play the best All Blacks team, writes Wynne Gray.

Photos from the World Cup match between France and Japan at North Harbour Stadium.

Northern Hemisphere referees look set to dominate the appointments for the Rugby World Cup.

A decision on the reallocation of rugby World Cup pool matches is close.

Stricter policing of the offside rule at rucks could be a feature of the game by the time the Rugby World Cup begins.