1News Europe correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams reflects on the World Cup campaign at the halfway point, following the Black Ferns' domination over Ireland.
Rugby
8:40am
2:10
No.8 Jasper Wiese will return from suspension in Wellington - one of seven changes to the team that lost at Eden Park.
Monday 8:53pm
Both teams understood what was at stake: top spot in Pool C and a quarterfinal against 10th ranked South Africa rather than 4th-ranked France.
New Zealand
Monday 6:00pm
Lock Tupou Vaa'i, a standout for the All Blacks during their win at Eden Park, says his team know what's required to win the second Test in Wellington.
Monday 4:30pm
By sweeping Pool C, New Zealand will play first-timer South Africa in the quarterfinals next weekend.
Monday 6:37am
Responses from around the world after rugby's number one played number two in a game for the ages at Eden Park.
Sun, Sep 7
2:24
All Blacks expect a response from South Africa in Wellington but say they will provide one as well after an epic Test at Eden Park.
Skipper Scott Barrett describes Ardie Savea as team's 'spiritual leader' after veteran's crucial intervention against Boks in 100th Test.
The All Blacks centurion's penalty win in the dying moments helped keep out fast-charging Boks at Eden Park.
Sat, Sep 6
The All Blacks face the Boks at Eden Park, playing for the first time since losing in Argentina last month.
Fiji's win meant it finished atop Pool A and Tonga will go through to next weekend's semifinals, guaranteeing a place at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
All players have now been given the opportunity to show their skills on the world stage In the past two games.
This is it: the biggest test match of the season.
A major study examining the long-term brain health of former rugby players has found higher rates of neurodegenerative disease.
Health
Fri, Sep 5
The All Blacks, and new right wing Emoni Narawa, are getting ready to counter an aerial bombardment at Eden Park, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Sep 4
Emoni Narawa gets a start on the right wing, with other changes to the pack to face the Boks at Eden Park.
Scotty Stevenson talks to players who have been a part of the streak about why "The Garden" of Eden Park stands alone as the team’s true fortress.
Probably, argue 1News rugby experts Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry, as that would appear to be the best way to defeat the Boks at Eden Park.
Wed, Sep 3
The former Tasman Mako captain and Highlanders Super Rugby flanker died suddenly last week at the age of 39.
Tue, Sep 2
Rather than being worried about losing their unbeaten streak, assistant coach Scott Hansen says the Boks clash is an opportunity to extend it.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has made a habit of naming his team early in Test weeks but is playing his cards close ahead of Eden Park clash.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson admits to a little fear ahead of the clash against the Springboks at his team's fortress Eden Park.
Mon, Sep 1
Timoci Tavatavanawai has been ruled out for the rest of the Rugby Championship with a radius fracture.
The Black Ferns have booked their quarterfinal spot at the Rugby World Cup, after winning their second pool match against Japan 62-19.
The Stags, up against an All Blacks-laden Waikato in Hamilton, celebrated wildly at the final whistle after a near perfect performance.
Sun, Aug 31
