Sam Cane is a fearless campaigner
All Blacks flank Sam Cane never doubted he’d rebuild his broken body to take his shot at history this year, writes MARC HINTON.
Watch: All Blacks’ first day in Japan
Steve Hansen speaks about the All Blacks’ first full training day in Kashiwa after they landed in Japan on Monday ahead of the World Cup.
2019 World Cup squads
The 31-man World Cup squads as they are announced. Every team is now in, following the announcement of the USA squad on Monday.
New Zealand Rugby unveils new boss
Former All Blacks centre Mark Robinson has been appointed as CEO of New Zealand Rugby.
Ireland set to go top in rankings
Ireland will head to the World Cup in Japan as the No 1-ranked team in the world courtesy of their 19-10 victory over Wales on Saturday.
Highlights: All Blacks vs Tonga
The All Blacks ended their World Cup preparations with a 92-7 thrashing of Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.
All Blacks demolish Tonga
The All Blacks finished their preparations for the World Cup by handing Tonga a 92-7 lashing in their final warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday, reports DYLAN JACK.
Boks bigger threat to Ireland than ABs
Ireland have a better chance of progressing to a maiden World Cup semi-final if they face the All Blacks in the quarter-finals rather than the Springboks according to legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll.
Watch: Joost vs Lomu in ’95
Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final.
All Blacks pick Barrett at 10, Smith at fullback
Beauden Barrett will move back to flyhalf in the All Blacks starting lineup to face Tonga in their final World Cup warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday.
