All Blacks

When it comes to shocks in rugby, it is a relative term. We look at the most notable.

The South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has apologised to his country for what he said was an "unacceptable" performance by the Springboks as they lost to Japan.

Refs, mad fans and Tier 2s. They have been some of the controversies of this Rugby World Cup. Today Anna Whyte looks at some of the odder and more amusing off-field stories to have emerged to become…

First-five Frederic Michalak kicked 19 points and laid on the first try with a smart grubber as France beat Italy 32-10 in their opening Rugby World Cup match at Twickenham.

OPINION: With the 2019 Rugby World Cup approaching half way read Jamie Wall's comprehensive A-Z guide to all the trivia and history to keep you engaged. Video

ANALYSIS: The All Blacks are favourites to win the World Cup, but history has shown that favouritism counts for little.

All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina concedes his fitness remains a work in progress just four days out from their first match of the Rugby World Cup.

OPINION: It may only be September, but as Rugby World Cup anticipation builds, it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas in London, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.

The All Blacks are refusing to be baited by the 'hakarena', deflecting suggestions the mock dance has heightened tensions between them and hosts England. Video

Former All Black winger Zac Guildford has confirmed he's joining the New South Wales Waratahs side for next year's Super Rugby season.

Ahead of the opening of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday morning (NZ time), Radio New Zealand's sports team have picked their First XV from the teams who will be taking the field.

The Rugby World Cup starts this week with the sport facing new doping doubts and even its global chief Bernard Lapasset says banned substances are the biggest danger facing rugby.

The All Blacks have finally started their build-up to their first World Cup pool match against Argentina at Wembley Stadium on Monday.

OPINION: Rugby World Cup columnist Jamie Wall tells us what to expect from the big hitters, small fry and no-hopers, and why the All Blacks should pencil in London sightseeing stops.

Sonny Bill Williams believes England have made a mistake by picking fellow code-hopper Sam Burgess in the centres for the World Cup.

The All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu fell ill and didn't travel to England for the Rugby World Cup with the rest of the team.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has declared himself unfit for his team's opening World Cup clash against France at Twickenham.