Rugby World Cup 2019
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks lose semifinal, NZ fans lose final tickets
Tokyo based All Blacks fans are clutching their tickets to tonight's bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup - but at least two Kiwis have admitted they've lost their tickets to the final.
Rugby World Cup: Pacific nations 'starved' of resources
New Zealand Rugby's chair Brent Impey has hit out at World Rugby and European clubs over their treatment of Pasifika players. Audio
Rugby World Cup: Pacific nations 'starved' of resources - Impey
As we head into the Rugby World Cup quarter finals, it's sayonara to the Pacific Island nations, all of whom failed to qualify. Japan is the only tier 2 nation to make it through after some spectaular… Video, Audio
Brave Blossoms, fierce fans, and rugby conversions
Should we believe the Rugby World Cup's claims that the sport has taken over Japan? Audio
Brave Blossoms, fierce fans, and rugby conversions
Should we believe the Rugby World Cup's claims that the sport has taken over Japan?
AudioExtra Time for 4 October 2019
The Pacific Island nations have so far been unable to set the Rugby World Cup on fire and grab an all important upset, but have they been getting a fair deal from World Rugby and also the match day… Audio
Rugby World Cup: Fans, All Blacks ready to go
The All Blacks have named their team to play their old foes the Springboks in their Rugby World Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
If you're just joining us, Richie Mo'unga is back at first five - with… Video, Audio
All the flair in the world won't pay the bills
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the… Audio
All the flair in the world won't pay the bills
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the…
AudioA curmudgeon's Rugby World Cup diary: Questions remain for All Blacks
The All Blacks win over the Wallabies on the weekend did a lot to support the narrative that all is well in New Zealand again, but Hamish Bidwell says that would be naïve. Video
RNZ's probable All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad
The All Blacks name their 31-man World Cup squad next Wednesday, RNZ's Joe Porter does his best to pick it first.
Local pubs stoked to be allowed to open for RWC games
If you were worried about missing the chance to support the All Blacks during the Rugby World Cup at your local, fear not. Bars and clubs will be able to open outside normal licensing hours for the… Audio
Hansen: Bledisloe blitz answered World Cup questions
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says their thumping victory in the Bledisloe Cup decider has both answered - and created - questions as they get set to name their World Cup squad.
Rugby World Cup countdown: 50 days to go
Rugby World Cup organisers say they are on track to stage the game's showpiece event.
RWC 2019: Japanese host city rebuild keeps rugby at its heart
In this episode of Voices; we meet two men with close connections to Japan and the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
RWC 2019: Japanese host city rebuild keeps rugby at its heart
In this episode of Voices; we meet two men with close connections to Japan and the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioHow will you watch the Rugby World Cup?
Have you worked out how you'll be watching the Rugby World Cup this year? Because the way sport is being delivered to our screens is changing. Audio
How will you watch the Rugby World Cup?
Have you worked out how you'll be watching the Rugby World Cup this year? Because the way sport is being delivered to our screens is changing.
AudioLet's not jump to any World Cup conclusions
Opinion - Apologies to any Wales fans out there. This isn't meant at all to detract from what was a thoroughly deserved and entertaining win over England this morning in Cardiff.
Dare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all… Video, Audio