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Jack Tame: SBW sets the standard for rugby players
Comment: Looking at Williams' achievements in rugby, he has had an extraordinary career.
Watch: Incredible gesture leaves Steve Hansen stunned
An emotional Steve Hansen has signed off as the All Blacks' head coach in style.
Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' 'what-if' moments after week from hell
Comment: A bronze medal hasn't fixed the All Blacks. But it made last week a lot better.
Exclusive exit interview: Steve Hansen on what went wrong
Exclusive: 'The fairy tale isn't happening...it feels like a complete failure.'
'Cutest thing I've seen': ABs great's heartwarming final moment
The All Blacks missed out on the big one but Ben Smith's kids won the hearts of fans.
Fire nearly destroys historic Japanese castle
Shuri Castle was designated a Unesco World Heritage site in 2000.
Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days
Leslie, 29, had to leave his five-week old baby behind to chase his dreams.
Japanese police search for man livestreaming Mt Fuji climb
Police in Japan search for climber who was livestreaming up Mount Fuji.
Flood, mudslides from strong rain in Japan kill at least 9
Typhoon Hagibis caused widespread flooding and left more than 80 people presumed dead.
All Blacks or England? World Cup prediction model reveals result
A widely-respected data project has made its prediction for the World Cup semifinal.
The most anticipated semi in history: Inside the pressure-cooker
It's going to be a great contest isn't it? Two heavyweights - one in black, one in white.
Top tips: What to do away from the rugby in Japan
As Kiwis descend en masse for the World Cup knockout stages, here are some top tips.
Two weeks after deadly Typhoon Hagibis flooded millions in Japan, more heavy rain looms
Parts of Japan hit by Typhoon Hagibis two weeks ago are in the line of fire again.
Ask Away: Handy Japanese phrases to remember
Any Kiwi who knows Māori pronunciation will have an advantage in Japan.
'Brilliant win ... for the All Blacks, and mullets everywhere'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern endorses Goodhue's mullet in Instagram post.
Extra time: Why a holiday in Japan is fun for all the family
Top tips on travelling around Japan with the kids in tow.
Unluck of the Irish: Why supporters might not gain entry to quarter-final
Irish fans bought tickets in anticipation of being in the other quarter-final.
Why the All Blacks are no longer favourites to make the final
A match prediction model rates the Springboks as the most likely to make World Cup final.
Ramen wars: Japanese noodle battle in Newmarket
International noodle chain Ajisen Ramen joins Ippudo and Daruma Ramen in Newmarket.
Japan's sneaky strategy to prepare for Springboks
Reserve hooker Takuya Kitade revealed the innovative measure.
Fukushima, beaten down by nuclear disaster, takes big typhoon hit
New York Times: "I am thinking maybe now this is the end," said one business owner.
Multi-billion-dollar Japanese retailer pens deal with Auckland software company
H20 Retailing will next year begin using Imagr's smart retail technology in its stores.
Japan's purple sky in the morning a typhoon warning
Long before super typhoon Hagibis made ground this eerie phenomenon occurred.
Death toll from Typhoon Hagibis climbs to 42
More than 20 rivers in central and eastern Japan had burst their banks, flooding homes.
Watch: All Black captures terrifying typhoon moment on camera
Brad Weber was inside the team hotel when it was being 'pushed' around.
How typhoon tragedy inspired Japan's historic World Cup win
Jamie Joseph quickly pinpointed the inspiration behind Japan's win over Scotland.
Typhoon Hagibis' trail of destruction: 19 dead and dozens missing
376,000 homes were without electricity, and 14,000 homes lacked running water.
Super typhoon wreaks devastation in Japan - seven dead, 15 missing
Helicopters plucked people from their flooded homes as the typhoon wreaked havoc.
Deaths, millions of evacuations as Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
Japan hit with mudslides, flooding and the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years
Typhoon Hagibis: One dead as Japan braces for 'worst typhoon in 60 years'
Rugby World Cup matches cancelled, flights grounded and warnings to stay indoors.