Rugby World CupRampant win creates tasty questionsThis was an All Blacks performance to match their reputation and one to rank with their best in World Cups, writes Wynne Gray18 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandPunters cash in on Retallick's stunning tryFor 308 supporters, Brodie Retallick's opening try for the All Blacks against France was especially sweet.18 Oct 05:19 AM
Rugby World Cup'That's Jules when he gets a little bit angry'Cory Jane was delighted after Hurricanes teammate Julian Savea turned on a three-try masterclass against the French.18 Oct 03:58 AM
Rugby World CupForwards provide fizz for backs to run riotIt was Champagne rugby by the All Blacks backs against France but they were toasting their forwards afterwards.18 Oct 03:51 AM
Rugby World CupABs must win for good of gameThe All Blacks' semifinal against South Africa is shaping as a battle between good and evil, writes Chris Rattue.18 Oct 03:00 AM
Rugby World CupWe can't get too excited - HansenA glass of wine, a smile, a few choice one liners and then back to business in the morning - that's what awaits Steve Hansen.18 Oct 02:37 AM
Rugby World CupOnly one side should worry ABs - HartThe All Blacks are in irresistible form and will run over South Africa in the World Cup semifinals, says former coach John Hart.18 Oct 01:54 AM
Rugby World CupMoody's one regret after standout performanceIt was a match in which just about everything went right for the All Blacks and the recently arrived Joe Moody.18 Oct 12:36 AM
Rugby World CupPlayer ratings: All Blacks v FranceChris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' 62-13 demolition of France this morning.18 Oct 12:00 AM
Rugby World CupSublime ABs win, muted responseA stunning win was met with a muted response by the All Blacks this morning.17 Oct 11:21 PM
Rugby World CupTwitter reacts: The punch that wasn'tEarly ABs nerves made way for high levels of confidence and some great gifs, and a punch somehow became a "push with a fist".17 Oct 10:58 PM
Rugby World CupWorld: ABs have one hand on trophyWOW! That was the collective response of the international media who now say the rampaging All Blacks have one hand on the Rugby World Cup trophy.17 Oct 10:02 PM
Rugby World CupRecords tumble as All Blacks run riotThe All Blacks have sent records tumbling in their 62-13 destruction of the French this morning.17 Oct 09:50 PM
Rugby World CupSavea's brutal reminder he's backRemember when Steve Hansen said last year that Julian Savea was "probably better" than Jonah Lomu?17 Oct 08:49 PM
Rugby World CupPaul: ABs make stunning statementIt's the French that have the thing for starting revolutions but they were the victims of one this morning.17 Oct 08:47 PM
Rugby World CupFrench toast! Amazing ABsThe All Blacks will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a nine-try demolition job of France in Cardiff.17 Oct 08:46 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks v France: As it happenedJoin Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray for a live chat as he answers all your questions following the All Blacks' 62-13 win over France in Cardiff.17 Oct 07:15 PM
All BlacksThe road to CardiffHerald reporter Jared Savage joins the Kiwi fans travelling from London to Cardiff for this morning's Rugby World Cup quarter-final17 Oct 05:12 PM
Rugby World CupHost the ultimate RWC partyBy the time you read this the All Blacks should be in the semifinals. Now it's time to plan your party for the big game.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupABs can exploit 'suspect' French defenceNew Zealand will win their quarter-final over France if they exploit some 'suspect' defence, according to Sir Graham Henry17 Oct 08:28 AM
Rugby World CupA World Cup odysseyOne man recalls his life journey following the trials and tribulations of the All Blacks and their quest to bring home The Cup.17 Oct 07:00 AM
Rugby World CupABs in danger of early exitZinzan Brooke is suggesting New Zealand may be heading for an early World Cup exit if they don't lift their game.17 Oct 02:27 AM
Rugby World CupABs will exploit 'suspect' French defenceNew Zealand will win their quarter final over France as long as they improve their work at the breakdown and scrum, says Sir Graham Henry.16 Oct 11:44 PM
Rugby World CupFrench 'mutiny' a smokescreenThe All Blacks are dismissing rumours of French players staging a mutiny against their coach, with Grant Fox saying it's a psychological ploy to unsettle the ABs.16 Oct 11:11 PM
Rugby World CupThe midfield miracle of Nonu and SmithMa'a Nonu and Conrad Smith will play their 60th test tomorrow morning. As records go, this is arguably going to be the one that stands for the longest.16 Oct 08:18 PM
Rugby World CupNerves taut against the FrenchNew Zealanders' confidence in the All Blacks' ability to beat France in crucial rugby matches appears to have taken a hit.16 Oct 08:02 PM
Rugby World CupHow 2007 shock helped McCaw's captaincyThe All Blacks' World Cup quarter-final defeat to France in 2007 made Richie McCaw into the captain he is today.16 Oct 06:21 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Seven things you need to knowWith the quarter finals kicking off at 4am on Sunday morning, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight and the weekend.16 Oct 06:55 AM
OpinionMarshall: My one concern for the ABsCOMMENT: If All Blacks can't solidify that scrum and dominate, then France may have an advantage, writes Justin Marshall.16 Oct 06:35 AM
OpinionFrench farce no surprise"I had to laugh when I heard the French had 'discreetly dismissed' Philippe Saint-Andre and were coaching themselves, writes Richard Loe.16 Oct 04:50 AM