Rugby World Cup
Unofficial Rugby World Cup proposed for 2021
An unofficial Rugby World Cup which could raise $500 million is being proposed to help ease the financial burden of COVID-19 according to a report in the UK Telegraph.
2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand won't be shifted
The global leader of women's rugby will not budge on the timing of the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand despite concerns about how close the event is to the Tokyo Olympics.
Leitch says Japan can learn so much from World Cup
Japan skipper Michael Leitch says their fairytale run to last year's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals has lessons far beyond the game that the whole nation would do well to embrace.
The Pride and Passion of Rugby Coach Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the last 20 years, leading Wales to three Six Nations titles, two Grand Slams and two World Cup semi-finals, Born in Hamilton, Gatland made… Audio
Kieran Read reflects on his rugby career
Retiring All Black Captain Kieran Read talks to Kathryn about the Rugby World Cup and his latest venture, his biography, Kieran Read : Straight 8. Written with broadcaster Scotty Stevenson, it is an… Audio, Gallery
Rick Stein: 'I keep asking to do a New Zealand food series'
Rick Stein has been visiting these shores since the 1960s, when he celebrated his 21st by eating crayfish in Kaikoura, and he's still pleading with his TV bosses to do a New Zealand food series. Audio
The history of All Blacks losing at the Rugby World Cup
Have we grown as a nation and are able to accept defeat at the Rugby World Cup better than on previous occasions? Historian Dr Grant Morris looks back at reaction to our RWC losses. Audio
Conclusion of RWC overview of what's happened
A look at the 2019 Rugby World Cup action, the winners the losers and how AB's fans appear to have become more reasonable. Audio
Pieter-Steph du Toit named player of the year
South African flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit was named World Rugby player of the year, with Rassie Erasmus claiming the coaching award, fresh from securing the World Cup title.
Japan's Rugby World Cup a great success
After 45 matches and six weeks of action across Japan, the Rugby World Cup came to a close over the weekend.
Pienaar hails latest World Cup victory
South Africa's 1995 World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar has hailed the Springboks' latest global triumph as bigger than 24 years ago.
'Finishers' face off against 'Bomb Squad' in 21st century final
England coach Eddie Jones has long asserted that 21st century rugby is a 23-man game and the battle between his eight "finishers" and South Africa's "Bomb Squad" bench could have a big influence on…
South Africa an open book going into World Cup final: Pollard
South Africa have no secrets, so England coach Eddie Jones need not look for any Springboks training footage ahead of their Rugby World Cup final clash in Yokohama on Saturday.
Four songs to sum up the Rugby World Cup
The RNZ Music team sum up the last week of rugby in four songs. Video
Sports commentator Clay Wilson - RWC
From the Rugby World Cup RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson looks ahead to tomorrow's final between England and South Africa, and tonight's play off for the bronze when the All Blacks meet Wales. Audio
Dave Rennie approached about All Blacks job
Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie has been approached in relation to the upcoming vacancy of All Blacks coach.
Aaron Smith ready to stick around for another four years
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith wants a crack at another Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks coach praises his captain
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has lauded captain Kieran Read as they both prepare for the final Test matches of their career.
A farewell match for both Wales and New Zealand
Both head coaches, one captain and a host of other players will be saying farewell to test rugby when the All Blacks and Wales meet in the third-place playoff at the Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand Rugby's depth is in its coaches
While New Zealand is justifiably lauded for producing a conveyor belt of world-class rugby players, it is the depth of its coaching that is the nation's real strength.
