NZ rugby must make sure the upsurge in the popularity of the game does not dissipate, Paul Lewis writes.

All Black star Cory Jane angered All Black management last week after being caught out on the booze. At the first World Cup, it wouldn’t have rated a mention.

The success of the Rugby World Cup makes it an ideal time to air long-simmering frustrations over finance.

With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.

There wasn't a wet eye in the North Harbour house when they came to farewell Luke McAlister last week.

Luke McAlister may have played his last game for North Harbour.

The All Blacks selectors are set to adopt a 'horses for courses' approach when they name their squad for the Tri-Nations on Sunday.