Richie McCaw says it's time to improve on the All Blacks' first two World Cup performances, a resolve which had produced an "edge" at training this week.

The people of Nadroumai - where Waisake Naholo received his 'miracle cure' - are very proud of their favourite son.

With another weekend of World Cup rugby underway tomorrow, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know.

There are many in this country concerned at the threat Australia pose and that is reflected in betting trends

The New Zealand-born Georgian coach will field a weaker team against the All Blacks because he has a bigger picture in mind

This World Cup has, more than any other, hightlighted the skills of a group of men who were previously concerned with jumping in lineouts and pushing in scrums.

There is a very transtasman look to Dylan Cleaver's latest Rugby World Cup player power ratings.

All the latest news from the Rugby World Cup overnight including a man called Bingo who will face the All Blacks.

Hardcore All Blacks fan Michel de Croes is a man on a mission.

All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo is causing plenty of problems for teammates at training sessions ahead of his World Cup debut.

Waisake Naholo will make his return at Millennium Stadium against Georgia, while a shoulder injury means Ma'a Nonu will have to wait for his 100th test.

Five current All Blacks have been included in an all-time "best XV" to represent New Zealand.

New Zealand's so-called weak pool is looking more of a blessing than a curse.

Heyneke Meyer says All Blacks coach helped him get over the gloom of losing to Japan.

The All Blacks don't know a lot about Georgia as a team, but most know plenty about their skipper, giant No8 Mamuka Gorgodze.

With only a couple of days to catch your breath before the next Rugby World Cup match, Scott Yeoman looks at seven things you need to know going into tonight.

England's never been knocked out in the pool stages. Australia will know they can do it, and the game should be sensational, writes Justin Marshall.

A Rugby World Cup year is a great time to take stock of your life - the people you hang out with, the job you do, the clothes you wear, writes Matt Heath.

Wales' monumental World Cup victory over England at Twickenham resonated so much in this rugby-mad city that the All Blacks struggled to sleep last night such was the din.

The clash against Namibia shows way forward for rival teams - slow the All Blacks and don't let them play at pace, writes Patrick McKendry,

1D star Niall Horan has excitedly posted an image to Instagram followers posing alongside the All Blacks.

The All Blacks will bring home the Rugby World Cup - but only after an excruciating four-point win over England, according to a maths equation.

The persistent stoppages at the Rugby World Cup is boring the All Blacks, but getting the right decisions.

Rugby fans demand better than the stop-start, yawn of a game too many stoppages are producing at the rugby World Cup, writes Grant Nisbett.

The sporting story of the year will twist into spectacular life in Cardiff when the All Blacks select Waisake Naholo to play his first game of the tournament.