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Warner Dearns is New Zealand's loss and Japan's gain - for now

Warner Dearns' mum says it was "a bit emotional" as the New Zealand anthem rang out.

Chris Rattue: All Blacks' reputation takes another hit under terrible Ian Foster

OPINION: How did Japan end up with the player the All Blacks need?

RTS leaves All Blacks squad following Japan win

The All Blacks have been dealt some injury blows as Tuivasa-Sheck leaves squad.

Lost their aura? Ian Foster hits back after brutal Japan sledge

Ian Foster has responded to Japan coach Jamie Joseph’s 'mischievous' post-match comments.

Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks must overhaul their identity

If the All Blacks go to the World Cup as idealists, they'll come home as quarter-finalists

'I could feel the blood': Cane recalls moment he knew his tour was over

Sam Cane suffered a cheekbone fracture late in the All Blacks 38-31 win in Japan.

Canada progress into World Cup semifinals

Canada were rocked by an early try but rallied with four tries of their own.

Foster to do 'talking in the judiciary' after Retallick red card

Brodie Retallick was sent off 66 minutes into the All Blacks win over Japan.

Captain makes history as England storm into World Cup semis

To celebrate, the skipper scored the opening try of a rain-drenched match.

Gregor Paul: Desperate and dire - All Blacks' tactics made no sense

OPINION: Who imagined that New Zealand would be reduced to such a desperate state?

Scare survived: All Blacks narrowly avoid ultimate shock

An inconsistent season for the All Blacks continued as they battled to an uninspiring win.

Dominant France ease into World Cup semis

France ran in five tries to set up a semifinal against either New Zealand or Wales.

Blues signing: How my 'brutal' All Black dad turned me into a Super Rugby player

Rob Rush reveals how his All Black dad turned him from a 'weirdo' into a rugby star.

Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks decision to stick with Ian Foster was correct

OPINION: The new details coming to light makes the decision more understandable.

All you need to know: All Blacks v Japan

All you need to know ahead of the one-off test between the All Blacks and Japan.

All you need to know: Black Ferns v Wales

All you need to know ahead of the Black Ferns’ World Cup quarterfinal clash against Wales.

Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei

The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.

Exclusive: The dramatic real reasons Ian Foster wasn't axed as All Blacks coach

The real story from the turbulent moments when the All Blacks role was at stake.