Rugby World Cup
We prepared for this triumph for years, says Eddie Jones
Following their momentous 19-7 victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup, England are one win away from claiming the trophy for the second time - while Eddie Jones is just 80 minutes away from…
All Blacks coach Hansen has no excuses
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had no excuses or regrets as his side's eight-year hold on the World Cup ended with a 19-7 loss to England in the semi-final in Yokohama, stating simply that his team…
All Blacks exit Rugby World Cup in inglorious fashion
Veteran commentator Keith Quinn joins the show to offer his analysis on the All Blacks' failed Rugby World campaign, which was derailed with a shock semifinal loss to England last night. Audio
Kieran Read back to his best
All Blacks captain Kieran Read had his detractors as he worked his way back to fitness from back surgery at the end of 2017, but is showing signs he is peaking at the right time.
All Blacks vs England at the RWC
RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter reports in from the Rugby World Cup in Japan, ahead of tomorrow's crunch semi-final between New Zealand and England. Audio
Jones names his top lineup to face All Blacks
England coach Eddie Jones has reverted to his twin playmaker approach by recalling George Ford at first-five and shifting Owen Farrell to second-five for the All Blacks game.
Scott Barrett set for a start in World Cup semi-final
The All Blacks will this afternoon name their team to play England in Saturday night's rugby world cup semi-final in Yokohama and Scott Barrett appears set to start at blindside.
Eddie Jones fires the verbal barbs
The England coach Eddie Jones' silver tongue is in stinging form and shooting verbal barbs ahead of this weekend's mouth watering RWC semifinal against the All Blacks. Video
Eddie Jones: Pressure will be chasing All Blacks down the street
Eddie Jones has gone into his usual pre-match attack mode, insisting that New Zealand will be buckling under the pressure of trying to retain the World Cup.
All Blacks prepared for a kicking shootout
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is leaving nothing to chance in his Rugby World Cup semi-final against England, even the unlikely possibility of a kicking contest to decide the game.
Changing viewing habits could be leading to less interest in RWC
New Zealanders could be feeling less engaged with the Rugby World Cup because the days of sitting around a television together to watch the tournament are long gone, a survey author says.
Cane looking forward to facing England loosies
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane is relishing facing up to England's "pretty impressive" Tom Curry and Sam Underhill in their World Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Reaction to the Ireland v All Blacks game
Ireland took a beating in its Rugby World Cup game against the All Blacks, losing 46-14. Audio
Steve Hansen: We might win, we might lose
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was typically philosophical on the eve of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Schmidt out to make more history
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been used to making history in his six years in charge and he could make a little bit more in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against his native New Zealand.
Rugby World Cup: Is Japan's dream run about to end?
What has happened in previous match ups between South Africa and Japan counts for little in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Ellison brothers remain connected with Māori culture in Japan
The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan but one of their biggest goals is retaining their Māori tikanga.
Japan make their first RWC quarter-final
Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Scotland 28-21 and reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
Hansen concedes form counts for nothing in knockout rugby
New Zealand have lost twice to Ireland in their last three meetings but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says all form goes out the window ahead of their quarter-final.
The end of the Rugby World Cup for the three Pacific teams
The end of the group stage of the Rugby World Cup also signals the end of the tournament for the Pacific teams of Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. Audio