RWC 2015
All Blacks focused on history
All Blacks loose forward Jeroime Kaino says having the title of defending world champions at the World Cup doesn't guarantee they'll be successful this time round.
Fans line up to see All Blacks
The All Blacks have had their last sleep on home turf before taking off on the task of trying to keep the World Cup on foreign soil.
All Blacks RWC chances
Former All Black Grant Fox joins the Panel to talk about this team's chances at the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Special work hours for RWC
A petition's circulating for the working world to revolve around the Rugby World Cup. Audio
World Cup: 'Twickenham will be a massive challenge'
As the All Blacks fly out to defend the Rugby World Cup, Keith Quinn says their toughest competition isn't just on the field, it's in the English stands. Audio
Parisse in doubt for World Cup
Italy's World Cup captain Sergio Parisse will not join up with the team in Rome on September 12 following surgery to drain a haematoma.
Sport: Test raises US$11k for former Tonga flanker
The rugby test between Romania and Tonga at the weekend raised more than US$11,000 for former 'Ikale Tahi international Sione Vaiomounga.
Halfpenny out of World Cup
Wales have been dealt a major blow with fullback Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering torn right knee ligaments in a warm-up match against Italy.
Wales have suffered a huge blow
Wales have suffered a huge blow 10 days out from the Rugby World Cup losing their star goalkicker Leigh Halfpenny who has suffered a serious knee injury. Audio
Fans prepare for Rugby World Cup kickoff
It's only 10 days until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England and Wales, and those lucky enough to head along are starting to prepare for the trip. Audio
Sport: Flying Fijians thrash Canada
The Flying Fijians completed their Rugby World Cup build-up with a 47-18 thrashing of Canada in London.
The Benchwarmer's Comment
With the Rugby World Cup about to kick off our irreverent columnist Jamie Wall considers some of the highlights and lowlights of past World Cups. Video
Pacific rugby players targeted more by officials: Samoa coach
Manu Samoa coach Stephen Betham has urged his team to improve their discipline, saying Pacific Islands teams are targeted more by officials.
All Blacks draw World Cup inspiration from their fans
The All Blacks went to the nation today for their last public appearances in the provinces before the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sport: Kane Thompson to miss Samoa's World Cup opener
Kane Thompson will miss Samoa's opening Rugby World Cup match against the United States following his sending off against the Barbarians at the weekend.
Sport: Profits from Rugby World Cup warm-up to be donated to ex Tonga flanker
Profits from ticket sales for this weekend's match between Tonga and Romania will be donated to a former player who is suffering from kidney failure.
Sport: Uili Kolo'ofa'i added to Tongan World Cup squad
The 31st member of Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad has been confirmed.
NZ players named in Japan's World Cup squad
Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones has named several Australian and New Zealand players among a 31-strong World Cup squad.
Anscombe out of Wales World Cup squad
Former Blues and Chiefs player Gareth Anscombe has been omitted from Wales' 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.
ABs squad launch crashes AirNZ safety ad
OPINION - Deep in the bowels of the Beehive last night, Air New Zealand unfortunately found out that they'd made a particularly serious casting error for their latest passenger safety video.
