Rugby

Global media have reacted to the blockbuster All Blacks defeat against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with glittering praise for the Kiwi's and commiseration for the Irish "nightmare".

Green and black have flooded the Stade de France as fans pack in for the Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris, with flags, fun outfits and a strong sense of craic.

All Blacks and Hawke's Bay halfback Brad Weber says they need to win back the respect of the rugby community after breaking the Ranfurly Shield.

Manu Samoa have made four changes to the side for their Pool D must-win match against Japan in Toulouse on Friday morning New Zealand time.

Samoa is looking to back up their first-up Pool D win over Chile when they take on Argentina tonight. Follow all the action from the 3.45am kick-off with RNZ's live blog.

The mood among New Zealanders after the Warriors' 42-12 loss to the Broncos was not to be sad that the 2023 season had ended, but happy that it happened.

Analysis - It was nice to see the All Blacks clicking into gear, flicking some great passes and not kicking away the ample ball they provided for themselves.

Opinion - Right now, the positive signs that we saw in the first five tests of the year seem an awful long time ago, Jamie Wall writes. Video

All Blacks World Cup winner Julian Savea has signed for Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Three more players have re-signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season

A new Pacific rugby documentary has been released about the sacrifices made by some of the world's greatest players.

Pacific rivals Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians have shown the world they will be a force to reckon with at the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in less than two weeks in France.

Fiji are gathering momentum for the World Cup after a final warm-up game that saw them record a first-ever win over England.

The core of the Flying Fijians team that lost against France has been retained as face England in London.

Opinion - You could argue that the World Cup campaign starts on Friday night at Twickenham, writes Jamie Wall.

Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to host more homes games in the islands in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The All Blacks World Cup squad has been named, with coach Ian Foster springing no surprises in his selections.

It will be another fiery and physical battle when Manu Samoa battles the 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga on Saturday afternoon.