Stories by Joe Porter

World Rugby has defended the use of smart mouthguards and is confident any problems with the technology will quickly be ironed out.

Smart mouthguards have received the backing of a Super Rugby coach but an All Black has questioned the timing of their introduction.

Hurricanes newcomer Jordi Viljoen reckons he's learnt a fair bit from former All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith.

The Crusaders coach Rob Penney has cast doubt over the effectiveness of a law change in Super Rugby aimed at reducing kicking duels.

A recent decision by an Australian family to send their son to Aotearoa for rugby has highlighted the importance of feeling "culturally safe".

TJ Perenara wants his All Blacks spot back and he doesn't think the rise of Cam Roigard will stop him.

The All Blacks are hurting after a red card to captain Sam Cane and some missed opportunities left them agonisingly short of World Cup glory.

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane is an inspiration according to the Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

World Rugby has found "insufficient evidence" to proceed with charges of alleged racism against Springboks hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi.

The All Blacks pack have improved dramatically from last year with the players crediting forwards coach Jason Ryan for their lift in performance.

South Africa have found themselves embroiled in controversy ahead of the World Cup final.

All Blacks wing Will Jordan could make some personal history in the World Cup final against South Africa.

Rieko Ioane and Dalton Papali'i have realised a childhood dream by making the World Cup final, but they won't be satisfied unless they win.

The All Blacks don't want to get clawed by Los Pumas in Paris.

Pundits and former players seem all but unanimous in picking the All Blacks and South Africa to advance to the World Cup final.

The All Blacks must quickly come down from the high of upsetting Ireland in one of the best World Cup quarter-finals of all time.

The All Blacks produced their best performance under coach Ian Foster to move within a win of the World Cup final.

The All Blacks coach insists he is relaxed and full of belief that his team can upset Ireland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Richie Mo'unga is adamant the All Blacks are happy to be underdogs against Ireland and he can't wait to lock horns with Johnny Sexton.

Ireland believe they can do what they've never done before, reach the World Cup semi-finals.

The All Blacks continue to talk up Ireland as the best side in the world but they insist they don't fear them.

The four best teams at the World Cup are on one side of the draw and only two of them can progress past the quarter-finals, but which pair will it be?

The All Blacks have revenge on their minds.

The All Blacks concede their slow start against Uruguay is a cause for concern, but they're bullish about their chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final.

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams keeps ticking boxes.