Rugby
Our picks: Rugby World Cup First XV
Ahead of the opening of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday morning (NZ time), Radio New Zealand's sports team have picked their First XV from the teams who will be taking the field.
Doping doubts cast shadow over RWC
The Rugby World Cup starts this week with the sport facing new doping doubts and even its global chief Bernard Lapasset says banned substances are the biggest danger facing rugby.
Burgess denies a move back to league
England rugby centre Sam Burgess has denied reports in Australia that he's planning a swift return to the NRL next year with South Sydney.
No plan B for RWC2019
World Rugby chiefs are "working well" with organisers of Japan's troubled 2019 World Cup, and say there is no 'Plan B' to award it to another nation.
Fiji face the noise ahead of RWC opener
Fiji rugby coach John McKee has revealed how the side have used loud speakers in training to prepare for their opening World Cup match against England.
Gatland asks journos to write them off
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland has urged reporters to write off his team's chances of doing well in the World Cup.
All Blacks get stuck into training
The All Blacks have finally started their build-up to their first World Cup pool match against Argentina at Wembley Stadium on Monday.
All Blacks take to the field for training ahead of RWC
The All Blacks have finally started their on-field work in the build up to their first Rugby World Cup pool match against Argentina at Wembley Stadium on Monday. Audio
RWC 2015 just a few days from kick off
The Rugby World Cup in England is just a few days from kick off and organisers are putting the final touches on the seven week tournament. Managing Director for England 2015, Stephen Brown, told our… Audio
The Benchwarmer's Comment
OPINION: Rugby World Cup columnist Jamie Wall tells us what to expect from the big hitters, small fry and no-hopers, and why the All Blacks should pencil in London sightseeing stops.
Nonu misses World Cup flight
The All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu fell ill and didn't travel to England for the Rugby World Cup with the rest of the team.
Love the All Blacks
A Rugby great is backing the All Blacks coach Steve Hansen opening up about the team's emotional side Audio
All Blacks on show in London before getting down to business
The All Blacks Rugby World Cup preparations intensify today with the squad transferring to their training base to get ready for their opening pool match against Argentina at Wembley Stadium in a… Audio
Victories for Auckland and Manawatu
Auckland have withstood a fightback from Otago to win their provincial rugby match 35-29, while Manawatu dominated Northland 42-17.
Parisse to miss RWC opener
Italy captain Sergio Parisse has declared himself unfit for his team's opening World Cup clash against France at Twickenham.
RWC will be won up front: Meyer
Mastery of scrums, line drives and the breakdown will win the World Cup, South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer said after his 31-man squad arrived for the tournament.
Makos end Lions' run, Harbour beat Counties
The perfect start continues for Premiership leaders Tasman, who've eased past Wellington, but Counties continue to struggle, losing at Harbour.
All Blacks touch down in London
Hundreds of fans greeted the the All Blacks as they arrived in London for the Rugby World Cup.
Excitement slowly builds for RWC hosts
OPINION: To say there was a lack of enthusiasm towards the Rugby World Cup, when I arrived in the birthplace of the game a few months ago would have been an understatement.
The Benchwarmer's Comment
Rugby World Cup columnist Jamie Wall takes a look back at the journey of the Webb Ellis Cup and some of its more awkward moments.
