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All Black loyal to pre-match family tradition: 'Go hard, boy. Good luck'
The All Blacks won't be the only ones feeling plenty of nerves ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England in Yokohama.
Eddie Jones fires the verbal barbs
The England coach Eddie Jones' silver tongue is in stinging form and shooting verbal barbs ahead of this weekend's mouth watering RWC semifinal against the All Blacks. Video
'There's always a better Samurai around the corner' - Jones
The semi-finalists have been found at the Rugby World Cup in Japan, but most people think the All Blacks clash with England will in essence be the final.
All Black Savea talks visualising game, pink ring, music
All Black star Ardie Savea will run out onto the field against Ireland tonight wearing a silicone pink wedding ring and visualising how best to play. Video
Wheel Blacks carving their own path in Japan
The Wheel Blacks are currently in Tokyo for the World Wheel Chair Rugby Challenge, going down 60-46 to Australia in their opening game.
Ellison brothers remain connected with Māori culture in Japan
The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan but one of their biggest goals is retaining their Māori tikanga.
Real men can raise children and standards of society
First Person - Fathers can show daughters how they should expect to be treated in relationships and show sons that the most despicable thing they can do is degrade and hurt women, writes Joe Porter.
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks need to step up - Read
The All Blacks captain says all eight quarterfinalists have the skills, physicality and belief to win the World Cup.
Japan celebrates as Brave Blossoms make history
RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter watched Japan beat Scotland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in a pub in Tokyo with some fans - here are their reactions.
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks ready to ride out typhoon
After a day of tensions over the impact of Typhoon Hagibis for Rugby World Cup players and officials, the All Blacks say they are preparing to hunker down to ride out the typhoon.
All Blacks fans in Japan gutted to be missing World Cup game
A New Zealander living in Tokyo says residents are being urged to stock up on food, water and batteries as the typhoon that's forced the cancellation of some Rugby World Cup games approaches. Audio
Rugby World Cup: Super Typhoon Hagibis
Super Typhoon Hagibis is bearing down on Japan, RNZ's reporter in Tokyo Joe Porter looks at what impact it could have on the Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks and Namibia only thinking about themselves
There's one thing the All Blacks and Namibia have in common as they prepare for Sunday's Rugby World Cup match - they are both focusing on their own performance.
Hype builds in Beppu ahead of All Blacks v Canada
After a long ten-day wait between games it's finally the day for the All Blacks second pool match at the Rugby World Cup, with the New Zealanders taking on Canada in Oita.
Canada rugby fans welcome All Blacks challenge
Canadian fans are relishing the chance to see their team take on the All Blacks tonight at the Rugby World Cup - but most admit there is no chance they can win.
Rugby World Cup: 'Fantastic vibe' at All Blacks fan day
An enthusiastic crowd of locals and All Black fans have turned up in Beppu, where the New Zealand team is based, to watch Rotorua kapa haka performers and Kiwi band SIX60. Video
Rugby World Cup: Japanese fans reactions to history-making victory
Fans of Japanese rugby have been talking about their hopes, surprise and even tears at the sensational win over Ireland at the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Rugby World Cup: How to be a good tourist
If you are already in Japan or heading there for the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup, Joe Porter has a guide on what to do and what to avoid as a fan.
Rugby World Cup: Defence Blacks mistaken for All Blacks
The New Zealand Defence Force rugby team is taking on cult status as it travels through Japan, often mistaken for the Rugby World Cup holders the All Blacks.
Rugby World Cup: Samoan support alive and well in Japan
When Samoa take the field tonight for their 2019 Rugby World Cup opener against Russia, they will have an ardent local supporter waving her Samoan flag in the stands.
Rugby World Cup: 'Steve Hansen ... he's a smart dude'
Steve Hansen and the All Blacks have won a vote of confidence from a group of fans from the Asian country with the oldest rugby union - Sri Lanka.
Rugby fans flock to famous dog statue in Tokyo
It's not just rugby players that fans are queuing up for photos with at the World Cup in Japan.
Brilliant off the field, but game day problems loom for Rugby World Cup
All Blacks fans will have a brilliant time outside of the stadiums at this year's World Cup, but there could be more than a few fans frustrated on game day, according to Joe Porter.
All Blacks favourites but Rugby World Cup is wide open
This year's Rugby World Cup should be the most fiercely fought yet, with half a dozen teams a genuine chance of usurping the All Blacks from their throne.
All Blacks: Are they ready for 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?