Springbok flanker Francois Louw plays to different rules, writes Chris Rattue.

Kyle Siebert, who appears in camo gear on Generation Kill, is a most unlikely war hero. He doesn't think war is necessary and now works in a supermarket in Christchurch.

Vuvuzelas will be confiscated at Eden Park this weekend, along with airhorns, musical instruments and whistles.

The phoney war between the Springboks and the All Blacks has got off to a lively start.

It's hard to support the Germans, according to our football columnist.

Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.

Photos of the fans from the quarter final match between Argentina and Germany at the FIFA soccer World Cup

Germany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning.

An historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.

Paris Hilton's publicist says she wasn't smoking dope in South Africa - it was "a complete misunderstanding".

Paris Hilton was detained in South Africa's Port Elizabeth for possession of marijuana, two South African police officers said.

The Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.

Our football experts break down the eight quarterfinallists and their chances of World Cup glory.

The first great conspiracy of the 2010 World Cup has emerged.

If this World Cup has proven anything (other than that Kiwis can play football), it's that the beautiful game also produces the most beautiful players.

Africa is already conducting a post mortem into why its finest footballing talents froze on home ground.

Hundreds are expected to turn out at Auckland Airport this afternoon to welcome home the returning All Whites.

Now that the FIFA World Cup is in the knockout phase, Michael Brown reviews 'The Best Of' after the end of the tournament group phase.