Alice Soper: For rugby to get serious about becoming a global game, it needs to follow the feeling
'Every four years, the men’s Rugby World Cup offers us a new darling.'
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'I would love to experience something different, a bit later down the road.'
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As interest among locals inevitably plummets, this tournament won’t be the same.
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There's nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.
Remember 2019? Why ABs might consider changes for semifinal
Mental and physical fatigue could hit the All Blacks in the semis.
Chris Rattue: France have been brilliant hosts, but ultimately are chokers
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.
How the Black Caps plan to replace Williamson
New Zealand are as ideally placed as a team can be to replace such a talismanic figure.
Phil Gifford: The four biggest talking points at the Rugby World Cup
OPINION: Mark the date, the Rugby World Cup just got real.
Paul Lewis: What the Irish analysis of the All Blacks got totally wrong
Opinion: React Rugby’s searing pre-game analysis was about as wrong as you can be.
Gregor Paul: Sam Cane and the bravest World Cup performance in ABs history
Opinion: People have always wanted to believe in this team but haven’t had reason to.
Phil Gifford: Six talking points from the Rugby World Cup quarter-final
OPINION: Phil Gifford has six things to say about that quarter-final.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks' effort was 15 months in the making
The Irish exposed New Zealand in July last year.
In an ABs triumph filled with heroes, one stood taller than the rest
Sam Cane delivered a rampaging trail of defensive destruction.
Chris Rattue: Ian Foster may have just saved his reputation
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from today's Rugby World Cup action.
Player ratings: The best and worst of the All Blacks (feat two perfect 10s)
How the All Blacks rated in their 28-24 win over Ireland.
'Brilliant, brave and astonishing': All Blacks answer moment of truth
Opinion: ABs produced the most disciplined, committed defensive rearguard of modern age.
Editorial: Why Ian Foster deserves thanks regardless of Rugby World Cup finish
Ian Foster has given his all to All Black rugby for 12 years.
Sharp’s F1 dream alive with British F4 crown
New Zealand has another rising motorsport star in Louis Sharp.
'I've done it all': Lawson reveals 2024 plan after missing out on F1 seat
Liam Lawson looks set for a different challenge in 2024.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks bear no resemblance to the team they were
OPINION: The hallmark of a good coach is an ability to adapt, writes Gregor Paul
Warren Gatland back to his best with Wales
Kiwi coach enjoying chucking verbal grenades as his team find their groove.
Gregor Paul: What's really at stake ahead of All Blacks quarter-final
OPINION: The danger for New Zealand Rugby amid the Foster-Robertson saga.
Phil Gifford: The six biggest Rugby World Cup talking points
Six talking points heading into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Paul Lewis: The one saving grace in ‘dumb’ Mark Telea saga
Opinion: What was Mark Telea thinking – and how badly will it affect the All Blacks?
Gregor Paul: All Blacks send strong message by axeing star winger
Opinion: This was not the week to get careless with timekeeping or casual with team rules.
What the All Blacks must do to beat Ireland
Elliott Smith runs through what the All Blacks need to do to advance to the semis.
Tommy Fury: Has the reality TV star betrayed boxing or saved it?
Times: The Love Island star and little brother of Tyson is set to fight a YouTuber.
Ranking the World Cup quarters
Chris Rattue ranks the top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
Paul Lewis: What the All Blacks can learn from the 1987 quarter-final
OPINION: There is one thing that stands the test of time for a good rugby side.
Is this the only advantage the All Blacks take into the quarter-final?
The All Blacks used to see things through much the same lens as the Irish now do.
Paralympian Cameron Leslie helps launch campaign to change disability narrative
Leslie hopes to normalise impairment and what is possible.
The weight of victory and defeat: A nation's heartbeat on the field
OPINION: The quarter-final is much more than another mere rugby match.
Peter Burling's 'different set of notes' in return from SailGP limbo
The Kiwis have some catching up to do - on the scoreboard and on the water.
Gregor Paul: The All Black stealing the show in France
When Aaron Smith is in his best form, the All Blacks will be in their best form.