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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.

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

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

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.

Key moments: France v Japan
Photos from the World Cup match between France and Japan at North Harbour Stadium.

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

Rugby World Cup: Decision soon on venues
A decision on the reallocation of rugby World Cup pool matches is close.

Rugby: Ruck laws bring fringe benefits
Stricter policing of the offside rule at rucks could be a feature of the game by the time the Rugby World Cup begins.