From Suzie to 'The Kick': The history of the All Blacks in World Cup finals
The All Blacks are in the Rugby World Cup final again. They will tussle with South Africa who have also won three finals and lost …
Adam Julian
25 Oct, 16:48
Editors Pick
Interview
Felix Jones: From rooming with Howlett to coaching with Rassie
It was very apt where Felix Jones was seated on Wednesday afternoon, conducting his final media briefing as a Springboks assistant…
Liam Heagney
25 Oct, 12:42
Opinion
The All Blacks have been pretty ordinary but now will win the World Cup
And yet, in a few days’ time, the All Blacks are likely to be crowned Rugby World Cup champions.
Hamish Bidwell
24 Oct, 22:40
Opinion
Good luck in the final against the All Blacks
Either the Springboks or All Blacks will claim a record fourth Rugby World Cup title in Paris on Saturday night, but this time the…
Ben Smith
23 Oct, 18:16
Opinion
This might be the All Blacks' greatest knockout win of all-time and that's the danger
The All Blacks 28-24 win over Ireland in the quarter-final was a pulsating, titanic battle between two contenders that came down t…
Ben Smith
14 Oct, 19:43
Keith Earls rubbishes talk of Joe Schmidt factor
Native Kiwi Schmidt led the Irish into the previous two World Cups.
PA
10 Oct, 4:36
Exclusive
Piutau: 'Very different experience to any other team I've been part of'
Salesi ‘Charles’ Piutau was beaming on Sunday when he emerged from the Tonga dressing room in Lille.
Liam Heagney
09 Oct, 12:18
Opinion
Before crying foul, don't forget what international rugby is
More fixtures against tier one alone won't do anything for tier two nations in terms of improving score lines and competitiveness.…
Ben Smith
03 Oct, 7:48
Opinion
It's time for rugby to act – Andy Goode
The leading nations in world rugby have to end the self-interest and short-termism that has blighted the game and come together to…
Andy Goode
01 Oct, 4:51
Opinion
The All Blacks' first choice 23 makes a big difference but Ireland won't care
Ireland know not to turn the ball over and offer the All Blacks the chance to counter and their set-piece defence is not as brittl…
Ben Smith
30 Sep, 9:32
Interview
'We banned social media': All Blacks cult hero Weepu's 2011 World Cup story
The All Blacks Rugby World Cup campaign has been far from smooth sailing. A record defeat to France in the tournament opener repre…
Adam Julian
27 Sep, 12:04
Analysis
England player ratings | The 33 players capped at Rugby World Cup 2023
When Jack Walker entered the fray on Saturday in Lille with 26 minutes remaining, it was a squad rotation job fully done by Englan…
Liam Heagney
26 Sep, 4:21
