Rugby World Cup
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer - cricket & rugby
Brendan has been keeping an eye on the Ashes 3rd test and the Black Caps' 2nd test in Sri Lanka. Also the countdown is on to next Wednesday, when the All Black selectors will name the 31 strong Rugby… Audio
A curmudgeon's Rugby World Cup diary: Questions remain for All Blacks
The All Blacks win over the Wallabies on the weekend did a lot to support the narrative that all is well in New Zealand again, but Hamish Bidwell says that would be naïve. Video
How you watch TV is about to change
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at the big changes happening in the content world, with Disney kicking off their own service, the Rugby World Cup being mostly online and Apple getting in… Audio
Steven O'Meagher: The Story of Rugby
Producer and director Steven O'Meagher's spent a lot of time on the road to interview 99 people across 20 countries for his new series, The Story of Rugby. Audio, Gallery
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
The Ashes are underway, a look at the quality of the Rugby World Cup All Blacks side, and the Warriors' victory denied. Audio
Rugby World Cup countdown: 50 days to go
Rugby World Cup organisers say they are on track to stage the game's showpiece event.
Rivals Spark and Sky team up
Spark will pay competitor Sky Television to set up a new pop-up channel specifically for the Rugby World Cup, but said it was not an admission it could not deliver over its own streaming channel.
McCaw expects Wallabies to contend for World Cup
Australia have the potential to cause yet another Rugby World Cup surprise later this year in Japan, according to former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.
All Black jersey reveal pulls the wool over fans' eyes
The latest World Cup jersey was unveiled with a comprehensive All Blacks PR blitz this week - and a premium price tag.. The media marvelled at its cutting edge design, but it wasn’t clear whether…
The Rugby War
In 1995 rugby dropped its amateur ethos and went openly professional - but not before nearly tearing itself in two. Produced by Justin Gregory Audio
Few surprises expected in All Blacks squad
Sports Call - Don't expect many bolters or shock selections, Steve Hansen's first All Black squad for a World Cup year will be typically conservative, writes Joe Porter.
All Blacks' World Cup jersey unveiled
The jersey pays homeage to both Māori and Japanese cultures.
Warburton says Wales can win the World Cup
Former captain Sam Warburton says the depth Wales coach Warren Gatland has created puts them among the leading contenders for the World Cup.
Palmer instrumental in successful World Cup bid - Tew
Farah Palmer's presentation to the World Rugby Council was the deciding factor in New Zealand winning the 2021 Women's World Cup hosting rights according to NZR chief executive Steve Tew.
Nerves for NZ Rugby ahead of bid for 2021 women's World Cup
Leading New Zealand's bid to host the women's rugby world cup is just as nerve wracking as playing a test says Dr Farah Palmer.
Sport: Manu Samoa lay down clear vision, expectations
Manu Samoa are keeping things simple going into this weekend's opening rugby test of their Northern Tour against the United States.
Sport: 'Ikale Tahi players out to secure World Cup spots
Tonga rugby coach Toutai Kefu says this month's Northern Hemisphere tour is a chance for fringe players to force their way into World Cup consideration.
Sport: Samoa awarded seat on World Rugby Council
Samoa has been awarded a seat on the World Rugby Council after successfully meeting the criteria set by World Rugby.
Cover up tattoos urges World Rugby
Players and supporters at the Rugby World Cup in Japan next year have been warned they should cover tattoos in public to avoid causing offence.
Japan aiming for World Cup quarter-final
With just a year to go before the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off, Japan coach Jamie Joseph says his side have freed themselves from their fear of failure and are fully capable of securing an historic…
