RWC 2015
All Black hooker confirms retirement
The retiring All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu says he decided a couple of years ago that he wanted to be a part of this year's World Cup. Video
Bortolami misses out on Italy World Cup squad
Italy have omitted veteran lock Marco Bortolami from their 31-man squad for next month's rugby World Cup.
Watchdog warns against Rugby World Cup alcohol bill
An alcohol watchdog is urging a MPs to reject a bill allowing bars to open later during Rugby World Cup matches, saying it would set a dangerous precedent. Audio
Rugby booze bill 'bollocks' says watchdog
An alcohol watchdog says allowing bars to open later during the Rugby World Cup would set a dangerous precedent.
Mixed fortunes for World Cup hopefuls
There were contrasting fortunes for a couple of All Black hopefuls as the Wellington rugby side made it two from two in the provincial Championship.
France edges England in RWC warm-up
Veteran first five Frederic Michalak gave his World Cup hopes a major lift with a record-breaking performance as France downed England 25-20.
Rugby bosses look to change draw for 2019 World Cup
It's cold comfort for thousands of rugby fans, but World Rugby bosses will try to avoid another pool of death like the one for next month's World Cup in future. Audio
White, Horwill miss the cut for Wallabies
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has picked just two halfbacks and two hookers in his 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.
Final opportunities for All Blacks to impress
Seventeen All Blacks squad members have been cleared to play for their provinces over the next couple of weeks ahead of the naming of the World Cup squad.
All Blacks prop knocked unconscious at training
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina's Rugby World Cup hopes suffered a setback after he was knocked out at during training with Auckland's provincial side.
World Cup use of Hawk-Eye confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed the World Cup will feature Hawk-Eye technology.
Early odds for the Rugby World Cup
If the All Blacks weren't strong favourites to win the Rugby World Cup, they are now after smashing the Wallabies 41- 13 to keep the Bledisloe Cup. Audio
Bill to keep bars open for rugby games passes first step
A members' bill allowing bars to stay open during Rugby World Cup games has passed its first reading in Parliament after a change of heart by the Green Party. Audio
Game on: World Cup pub hours to be extended
Legislation which will allow bars to stay open during Rugby World Cup games has unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
Hospitality NZ blames Police and Greens for pooping Cup party
Rugby fans may yet be allowed to watch this year's rugby world cup at bars. Audio
Greens block bid to keep bars open for World Cup games
An attempt to introduce a bill to Parliament this afternoon, allowing bars to stay open for Rugby World Cup games, has been blocked by the Green Party. Audio
NZ bars could still open for All Blacks games
The ACT party leader, David Seymour, says the Greens are killjoys for blocking a bill to extend opening hours for bars during the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Greens labelled party poopers for blocking RWC bill
Green Party MPs have been labelled party poopers and killjoys for blocking a bill to extend opening hours for bars during the Rugby World Cup. Audio
The Rugby World Cup Pub TV Viewing Bill
Letting pubs open in the early hours during the Rugby World Cup, often after 4 am. The "spiteful" Green Party has blocked it, says ACT Party leader David Seymour who introduced it. He was seeking to… Audio
