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World Cup choir anthems to be scrapped
Recordings of children's choirs singing anthems a cappella have been ditched.
All Blacks v Namibia - All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' first Rugby World Cup test.
World Cup crowds drink record amount of beer
One weekend into the Rugby World Cup and records are already being broken.
All Blacks squad named to face Namibia: Foster makes 9 changes
Cam Roigard’s chance to stake his World Cup claim arrives in Toulouse.
The law former All Blacks captain hates: 'It’s just boring'
The legend has suggested how it could be altered to provide more certainty to teams.
Beyond the Game: Plenty of changes for All Blacks revealed for Namibia
All Blacks coach Ian Foster reveals plenty of changes to the squad ahead of the match against Namibia, including 'quiet assassin' Cameron Roigard and Damian McKenzie. Video / NZ Herald
'I'm not done yet': The reasons behind Julian Savea's shift to Moana Pasifika
And he's teased a position shift from the wing.
Gregor Paul: The big question around All Blacks' tactics at the World Cup
Why the All Blacks are risking it all by playing their way.
'Whole stack of interest': Punter one step closer to bold ABs bet
A punter stands to bank a 200pc increase on their bet if ABs don't reach quarter-finals.
Rugby World Cup: Claims food-poisoned final All Blacks brought illness on themselves
Former SA rugby boss says he believes what caused 1995 All Blacks to get sick.
Alice Soper: Black Ferns squads raise questions as to the state of the women’s game
OPINION: The strategy behind Black Ferns XV is just as confusing as the name itself.
Moneyball: The science behind French victory over All Blacks
World rugby’s elite nations are now well-versed in the blueprint to beat the All Blacks.
Super Rugby: Julian Savea signs with Moana Pasifika for 2024 season
The Bus has a new depot.
New faces: How ABs will lineup for Namibia
Wholesale changes are incoming for the All Blacks second World Cup pool match.
Editorial: All Blacks' gloss is off, but do we really care any more?
EDTITORIAL: Once upon a time any loss would be viewed as a catastrophe. Now? Meh!
Beyond the Game: How the All Blacks live life in Lyon
We explore how the All Blacks are living in their base camp city of Lyon and reveal what rugby fans can expect in France's third largest city. Video / NZ Herald / Getty Images
Tonga-convert Malakai Fekitoa’s World Cup wait nears end
"[Waiting has been] good for us as we can see what’s going on."
Watch: Can the ABs still win the World Cup? Our experts answer your questions
Liam Napier, Gregor Paul and Shayne Currie analyse the state of play in France.
Gregor Paul: Rugby has a problem with unconscious bias
OPINION: Fiji ultimately fell victim to something worrying.
Next All Blacks coach keeping tabs on World Cup teams
Scott Robertson was in the Marseille crowd watching England beat Argentina.
Springboks star has '10-day injury', could miss Ireland clash
The Springboks have a nervous wait to see if their star will be fit.
Juniors show how it's done in Rugby World Cup win
Te Awamutu Sports represented New Zealand in France and came away with the trophy.
Irish fan ‘abducted and gang raped’ by three men after match
A rape allegation was made after the attack, near the victim's accommodation.
First XV rugby: Why is schoolboy rugby so popular amidst rugby ‘crisis’?
Why is first XV rugby is so popular when other competitions are in crisis?
'Incredibly frustrating': Where the All Blacks went wrong
The All Blacks have multiple areas to fix.
Rugby World Cup takeaways: The two teams to live up to the hype
The opening weekend of games reinforced a couple of pre-tournament predictions.
Cane won't be risked for Namibia
Tentatively positive news on the reinforcement front for the All Blacks.
Hansen joins All Blacks camp in France
Steve Hansen’s presence has been welcomed back into much more familiar surrounds.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks reflect on French defeat, ‘hungry’ to be better for Namibia clash
All Blacks Jordie and Scott Barrett plus forwards coach Jason Ryan reflect on the squad’s 27 - 13 defeat in Paris and say there is ‘no lack of drive’ in this week’s clash against Namibia in Toulouse. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
The All Blacks’ decline: Why the volatile World Rugby rankings are right
OPINION: The ABs' frustrations and wild fluctuations in form have returned.
Gregor Paul: It's time to talk about Damian McKenzie
OPINION: The All Blacks bench needs an attacking mindset rather than a defensive one.