Rugby World Cup

Trade Me has stepped in to stop people from selling Rugby World Cup tickets online for profit. More

1. Would you buy a RWC ticket on eBay? (14 comments)

Plans are in place for a new tier of "stand-up" corporate tickets to the Rugby World Cup. More

1. Freedom campers could face instant fines

A peculiar but potentially effective weapon has fallen into New Zealand's possession to help them fight their recruitment… More

1. Rugby: Role revived in 10 search

The contract for the opening and closing ceremonies of the biggest sporting event to be held in New Zealand has gone to… More

1. Inga Tuigamala: Here's our chance to send the rugby world a message

Herald rugby writer Wynne Gray suggests we don't get too hysterical over the minor injury to Richie… More

1. Richie McCaw hurt, to have surgery

The new eight-week competition begins on July 14, when Otago host North Harbour. It involves 14 teams, with games scheduled… More

Rugby fans from around the world will find out on Monday whether they have secured tickets to the semisand final of the… More

1. Regulator readies RWC business campaign

Tonga's prime minister says this year's Rugby World Cup will not be a real competition because of "unfair" eligibility rules… More

1. Rugby: Lowrey gets his chance for Blues

Eden Park's trust board has applied for fast-track planning approval for more temporary stadium seating. More

Richie McCaw's upcoming operation will be straightforward and he should have recovered in time for the… More

1. Could NZ win the Rugby World Cup without Richie McCaw? (40 comments)

Japan coach John Kirwan wants to name a player in his World Cup squad even though he has received a lifetime ban. More

1. Rugby: 'It's just a sore foot' says McCaw

Injured Richie McCaw will be off his right foot completely for at least two weeks before he can resume limited training. More

1. video Richie McCaw discusses foot injury

There may be a battle for the remote with the Silver Ferns playing Australia on the same day as the Rugby World Cup final… More

1. Netball: Magic combo jolts Mystics

The World Cup, the Holy Grail approacheth. Gregor Paul issues 10 Commandments if the All Blacks are to complete their quest. … More

1. Rugby: A Thorn not in our side

A bear attacked their tent in Romania, they still can't feel their toes after suffering frostbite and… More

Excitement and anticipation in the air will translate… More

1. Rugby: Melbourne newbies likely to struggle in 2011

Melbourne Rebels coach Rod Macqueen has declared the… More

1. video Waratahs mock ABs skills ad

Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle will… More

1. Rugby: B samples confirm Boks took banned stimulant

England manager Martin Johnson remains hopeful that injured lock Courtney Lawes may yet feature in this season's Six Nations… More

1. Rugby: Dunedin stadium on schedule

TOULON - England first five-eighths Jonny Wilkinson has signed a contract extension with French Top 14 club Toulon for a… More

1. All Blacks: Wilkinson's words give SBW a boost

Perhaps only the French could endure so roller-coaster a ride in their rugby team's fortunes these past 12 months. More

1. Rugby: Johnson tells England to relish hate

The debate rages on across France. Just 10 months before the Rugby World Cup, is the national team a lost cause? More

The Breakers won't have it all their own way in the… More

1. photos Breakers beat Perth (5 photos)

So now we know. The gulf between New Zealand and the… More

1. Cricket: Battered and brusied, NZ face hard road