Rugby World CupGray: Third chapter to be written in trans-tasman battleUsually an All Blacks v Australia game is played in late October in Auckland, Brisbane or Sydney.26 Oct 04:05 AM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: What to make of the WallabiesMotivation can't possibly be a problem for the All Blacks this week. A World Cup final should be more than enough in itself.26 Oct 01:29 AM
Rugby World CupEnglish media react to NZ v Aus finalThe All Blacks are favourites but have been warned by the English media that they need to be wary of the Wallabies.26 Oct 01:21 AM
Rugby World CupCup will be decided on the benchCOMMENT: One of the big reasons why the All Blacks won against the Boks was the impact of their bench, writes Justin Marshall.25 Oct 10:19 PM
Rugby World CupCheika: Adrenaline will be pumping against ABsWallabies coach Michael Cheika says his side will get through the final against the All Blacks on adrenaline after beating Argentina 29-15 in their semifinal.25 Oct 09:05 PM
Rugby World CupSmith, Milner-Skudder injury dilemmaLet's say Nehe Milner-Skudder doesn't scrub up from his left calf injury and the All Blacks need to find a replacement for the World Cup final.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayBoks' doggedness stunts ABs' dashThere was nothing pretty about the All Black victory but everything attractive about a place in the World Cup final.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupHansen on McCaw incident - 'move on'Coach says scrutiny is a "mark of respect" for player rival teams struggle to cope with.25 Oct 03:13 PM
Rugby World Cup13 penalties to six: ABs want to know whyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen will seek clarification with referees' boss Joel Jutge on some of the rulings made against his side in the tense semifinal victory over South Africa.25 Oct 01:55 PM
Rugby World CupQuestions: Can anyone stop the ABs?Herald rugby experts Dylan Cleaver and Wynne Gray answer three pressing questions after the All Blacks' victory over the Springboks.25 Oct 05:10 AM
Rugby World CupChris Rattue: The good guys wonThe Rugby World Cup needed the class of the All Blacks to make the final, writes Chris Rattue.25 Oct 05:00 AM
Rugby World CupNervous 24 hours in store for McCawRichie McCaw faces a nervous day in London as he waits to see if his place in the Rugby World Cup final is confirmed.25 Oct 02:44 AM
Rugby World CupBrockie celebrates with haka for South African fansAll Whites striker Jeremy Brockie unleashed a special celebration to honour the All Blacks after scoring for his South African club.25 Oct 01:30 AM
Rugby World CupHenry: Semifinal was 'ideal'Sir Graham Henry believes the All Blacks are perfectly set up to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Trophy.24 Oct 10:50 PM
Rugby World CupOwens to referee World Cup finalAll Blacks selector Grant Fox has revealed the squad has been told that Welshman Nigel Owens will referee the World Cup final.24 Oct 10:15 PM
Rugby World CupTwitter reacts: All Blacks v South AfricaThe All Blacks semifinal against the Springboks was an emotional rollercoaster for most All Blacks fans - but nerves would later give way to relief and joy.24 Oct 09:41 PM
Rugby World CupPlayer ratings: All Blacks v South AfricaChris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' tense 20-18 victory over the Springboks this morning.24 Oct 09:35 PM
Rugby World CupLessons from 2007 crucial for ABsThe All Blacks 20-18 semifinal win was a performance that was eight years in the making.24 Oct 09:04 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Penalty count 'worrying' says HansenThe All Blacks are in the World Cup final but have resolved to quickly look at their penalty problems against South Africa.24 Oct 08:47 PM
Rugby World CupWynne Gray: McCaw collision innocuousThe accidental collision between Richie McCaw and Francois Louw is a miniscule incident, writes Wynne Gray.24 Oct 08:20 PM
Rugby World CupMcCaw could miss finalRichie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw.24 Oct 07:52 PM
Rugby World CupABs v Boks: Live Chat With Wynne GrayAsk Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray your questions after the All Blacks' tense 20-18 win over South Africa this morning.24 Oct 06:57 PM
Rugby World CupMedia: Boks deserved to loseSouth Africa deserved to be beaten because of their negative tactics, according to the world's rugby media24 Oct 06:40 PM
Rugby World CupSonny Bill's touch of classSonny Bill Williams was quick to demonstrate some good Kiwi sportsmanship after a tough battle against South Africa.24 Oct 06:09 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks into final: In their own wordsWhat key members of the All Blacks side said after the team's tense 20-18 Rugby World Cup semifinal win over South Africa.24 Oct 06:01 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks v South Africa: Five things we learnedAll Blacks turn the screws when it matters most while Bryan Habana has afternoon to forget.24 Oct 05:35 PM
Rugby World CupCarter's drop goal makes the differenceWhen it looked like the All Blacks' worst fears were coming true, Dan Carter stepped up with a drop goal.24 Oct 05:10 PM
