Rugby World Cup
Kieran Read reflects on his rugby career
Retiring All Black Captain Kieran Read talks to Kathryn about the Rugby World Cup and his latest venture, his biography, Kieran Read : Straight 8. Written with broadcaster Scotty Stevenson, it is an… Audio, Gallery
Rick Stein: 'I keep asking to do a New Zealand food series'
Rick Stein has been visiting these shores since the 1960s, when he celebrated his 21st by eating crayfish in Kaikoura, and he's still pleading with his TV bosses to do a New Zealand food series. Audio
The history of All Blacks losing at the Rugby World Cup
Have we grown as a nation and are able to accept defeat at the Rugby World Cup better than on previous occasions? Historian Dr Grant Morris looks back at reaction to our RWC losses. Audio
Conclusion of RWC overview of what's happened
A look at the 2019 Rugby World Cup action, the winners the losers and how AB's fans appear to have become more reasonable. Audio
Pieter-Steph du Toit named player of the year
South African flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit was named World Rugby player of the year, with Rassie Erasmus claiming the coaching award, fresh from securing the World Cup title.
Japan's Rugby World Cup a great success
After 45 matches and six weeks of action across Japan, the Rugby World Cup came to a close over the weekend.
Pienaar hails latest World Cup victory
South Africa's 1995 World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar has hailed the Springboks' latest global triumph as bigger than 24 years ago.
'Finishers' face off against 'Bomb Squad' in 21st century final
England coach Eddie Jones has long asserted that 21st century rugby is a 23-man game and the battle between his eight "finishers" and South Africa's "Bomb Squad" bench could have a big influence on…
South Africa an open book going into World Cup final: Pollard
South Africa have no secrets, so England coach Eddie Jones need not look for any Springboks training footage ahead of their Rugby World Cup final clash in Yokohama on Saturday.
Four songs to sum up the Rugby World Cup
The RNZ Music team sum up the last week of rugby in four songs. Video
Sports commentator Clay Wilson - RWC
From the Rugby World Cup RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson looks ahead to tomorrow's final between England and South Africa, and tonight's play off for the bronze when the All Blacks meet Wales. Audio
Dave Rennie approached about All Blacks job
Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie has been approached in relation to the upcoming vacancy of All Blacks coach.
Aaron Smith ready to stick around for another four years
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith wants a crack at another Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks coach praises his captain
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has lauded captain Kieran Read as they both prepare for the final Test matches of their career.
A farewell match for both Wales and New Zealand
Both head coaches, one captain and a host of other players will be saying farewell to test rugby when the All Blacks and Wales meet in the third-place playoff at the Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand Rugby's depth is in its coaches
While New Zealand is justifiably lauded for producing a conveyor belt of world-class rugby players, it is the depth of its coaching that is the nation's real strength.
All Blacks reflect on loss and move on
After some open and, at times, unpleasant reflection the All Blacks say finishing the Rugby World Cup well against the Welsh is the only thing on their minds.
Semi Finals weekend in Japan
RNZ sport reporter Joe Porter joins us from Japan to take the pulse of the crowds after a huge semi-final weekend. Audio
World Cup final will be a grind: Erasmus
South Africa head into the Rugby World Cup final against England fully expecting another war of attrition rather than an open game, says coach Rassie Erasmus.
'I've never seen an All Blacks team so thoroughly outplayed' - RWC reporter
England were on another level compared with the All Blacks, superior in every facet of the game and deserved to win by a wider margin, says Joe Porter, RNZ's Rugby World Cup reporter.