Robin Esrock comes face to face with the mighty jaws of an African predator.

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.

Prince William and Harry won't be here, but we might get one high profile royal couple and celebrities galore...

The All Blacks were left to reflect on what might have been after their 18-5 loss to South Africa.

Robbie Deans has warned his Jekyll and Hyde Wallabies that anything less than a complete performance against the stewing Springboks will end in another Tri Nations disaster in Durban on Saturday.

Richie McCaw and Daniel Carter may bypass the All Blacks' next test to prepare for the final Tri-Nations test.

It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.

The All Blacks have the advantage of player depth over old foe Australia for the World Cup, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.

Nick Mallett says the World Cup will favour teams that can maintain possession.

Life amongst the herd.

Assistant coach says tough decisions inevitable when building strongest possible side to challenge Reds.

It is 30 years since the 1981 Springboks flew into New Zealand. For 56 days the country was bitterly, even violently divided. Today we hear from two pivotal figures from opposite sides of the conflict.

Eight hopefuls, six playoff spots. Wynne Gray predicts how the rest of the Super 15 regular season will play out.