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New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has been passed fit for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Australia. The flanker, 30, has ...

New Zealand have yet to hit top form at the World Cup, according to utility back Sonny Bill Williams. The All Blacks cruised throug...

The deadly accuracy of Piri Weepu's boot helped steer New Zealand to a 33-10 quarter-final victory over Argentina. The scrum-ha...

Knockout rugby is exactly that, and every team playing in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals is aware of the consequences, perhaps none...

New Zealand have been rocked by the news that playmaker Dan Carter will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup through injury. The i...

Dan Carter will miss New Zealand's final pool match against Canada on Sunday with a groin injury. Carter was withdrawn from the...

Captain Richie McCaw will become the first All Black to earn 100 Test caps when he returns for their pivotal pool clash with France on ...