Matt Williams: Every great outhalf requires a proper consigliere to really shine
The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations
Sporting upsets: Japan light the blue touch paper as Ireland slowly wilt
Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation
The Offload: Chris Farrell was a distant relative of the man of the match
Somebody tell the young Munster halfbacks to go for it rather than accepting defeat
Cillian De Gascun: Team sports are going to be in a very difficult position
Director of the national virus laboratory believes club championship could happen
Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty
‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’
RWC moments: Culhane scores a world record 45 points
New Zealand beat Japan by 128 points in 1995 Rugby World Cup with the outhalf starring
Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high
Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC
Signing All Blacks doesn’t guarantee success for European clubs
The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move
Danny Cipriani omission proves joy is not Eddie Jones’s priority
Cipriani has started only five Tests in past decade and never featured at a World Cup
English vanities mauled by tactically astute Scotland
Efficient England discover inspiration, artistry and passion trump the grinding game
Jono Gibbes makes Ireland his port of call again
Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont
Gordon D’Arcy: Expect the unexpected from Ireland
Expect something new from Ireland and Joe Schmidt, something to ignite Ireland’s Six Nations
All Blacks are machine because of quality of coaching, says Howlett
Former Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s success
Dan Carter gets ending his brilliant career deserves
All Black can ride off into sunset having delivered on world’s biggest stage
Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment
The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final
Australia v New Zealand: a Rugby World Cup history
Ahead of next weekend’s final we look back at the rival’s three tournament meetings
Springboks New Zealand’s ‘ultimate rival’, says Conrad Smith
The All Blacks and South Africa renew their rivalry on Saturday in World Cup semis
RWC # 19: Carlos Spencer does the ‘Carlos Spencer’
Mercurial All Black produces stunning piece of skill against Boks in 2003 quarter-final
RWC #20: Gregan taunts New Zealand: ‘Four more years boys, four more years’
All Blacks’ wait for second World Cup continues after 2003 semi-final loss to Australia
Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leader
Appointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surprise
Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release
Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland
Ian Madigan ready to lay down marker as Leinster face Castres in Champions Cup
Versatile 24-year-old wants number 10 jersey but is happy to play anywhere in backline
Carter to bring up 100 caps for All Blacks against England
Outhalf to reach landmark at Twickenham as both coaches names sides
Young Ireland team keeps USA at bay
Joe Schmidt era starts with controlled but extremely nervy victory over more experienced US side
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