All Blacks
All Blacks and Namibia only thinking about themselves
There's one thing the All Blacks and Namibia have in common as they prepare for Sunday's Rugby World Cup match - they are both focusing on their own performance.
All Blacks show their class against Canada
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's plan to win their third successive World Cup has started to bear fruit with a scintillating spell of precision rugby against Canada.
What can Canada offer against the All Blacks?
The haves and have nots of world rugby will meet again tonight when the three-time champion All Blacks face Canada at the World Cup.
Rugby World Cup: Savea to try goggles in All Blacks vs Canada
All Black Ardie Savea will look even more like a super hero in Wednesday night's Rugby World Cup match against Canada, with the flanker set to wear goggles for the first time.
In a bid to protect his… Video, Audio
Hansen: "no point in everyone climbing into" referees
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has refused to add to the rising criticism of Rugby World Cup officials.
Calling Home: Rod Snowdon in Giessen, Germany
Professor Rod Snowdon was only meant to be heading to Germany for a short while when he first arrived in 1993, but circumstances changed, and over a quarter of a century later he remains based in… Audio
Ploughing to the top
National ploughing champion Bob Merhtens hails from Timaru. He's recently returned from the 'United States where he's been doing what he loves best...
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Ploughing to the top
National ploughing champion Bob Merhtens hails from Timaru. He's recently returned from the 'United States where he's been doing what he loves best...
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Rugby World Cup: Barrett brothers making history
The Barrett boys are the first trio of brothers to start a test for the All Blacks and the first to represent New Zealand at a Rugby World Cup.
The history-making siblings are preparing for next… Video, Audio
Hansen keeping an eye on the other contenders at World Cup
Steve Hansen is primarily focused on their next World Cup match against Canada but he's also been keeping an eye on the other title contenders.
Retallick almost back to full training
Injured lock Brodie Retallick is back hitting tackle bags at training and expected to increase the intensity of collision on his recovering shoulder this week.
Keith Quinn on the All Blacks v South Africa RWC test
Legendary New Zealand sports broadcaster Keith Quinn joins the show to offer his analysis of the All Blacks' opening Rugby World Cup clash against South Africa. Audio
The All Blacks-Springbok rivalry is back
Rugby's greatest rivalry is well and truly back, according to Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk, as they prepare for their World Cup showdown with the All Blacks.
Rugby talk with a West Coast farmer
Dairy farmer and rugby coach Blair Mirfin chats to Cosmo Kentish-Barnes about club rugby on the Coast and who'll do well in Japan. Audio
Rugby talk with a West Coast farmer
Dairy farmer and rugby coach Blair Mirfin chats to Cosmo Kentish-Barnes about club rugby on the Coast and who'll do well in Japan.
AudioAll Blacks happy to be playing Boks first up
The All Blacks are focusing all their energy on the World Cup opener against South Africa with coaches happy to have their most challenging pool match first up.
Steve Hansen: World Cup is a marathon, not a sprint
A chance for the All Blacks or South Africa to lay down a marker.
Rugby World Cup: Fans, All Blacks ready to go
The All Blacks have named their team to play their old foes the Springboks in their Rugby World Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
If you're just joining us, Richie Mo'unga is back at first five - with… Video, Audio
Springboks want a strong effort from match officials
South Africa hoping for a strong performance by the match officials when they take on New Zealand in their RWC opener in Yokohama on Saturday.
All Blacks out to exploit any chances the Boks give them
The All Blacks will be looking to capitalise on any unnecessary risks South Africa choose to take in their World Cup opener on Saturday.