Rugby World Cup

The head of Spark Sport is adamant the sports streaming service is here to stay regardless of how it performs during the Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks fly to Japan this morning for the Rugby World Cup. Are they on track for an unprecedented third straight title?

Rugby World Cup winner Chester Williams has died after a suspected heart attack.

Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.

Japan are eager to ride a strong run of form and reach their first-ever quarter-finals at next month's Rugby World Cup.

Opinion - This squad does not inspire great confidence; for every good player, there's another whose position is questionable, writes Hamish Bidwell.

Sekope Kepu is proud of the increasing diversity of the Wallabies, with around half of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad of Polynesian and Pacific Island heritage.

The All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty will make his long awaited return to rugby this weekend.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi won his fitness battle to lead his country at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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

Rugby World Cup organisers say they are on track to stage the game's showpiece event.

Spark will pay competitor Sky Television to set up a new pop-up channel specifically for the Rugby World Cup, but said it was not an admission it could not deliver over its own streaming channel.

Australia have the potential to cause yet another Rugby World Cup surprise later this year in Japan, according to former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.