New Zealand pummel Argentina to reach fifth World Cup final
Will Jordan scores a hat-trick as New Zealand crush Argentina 44-6 to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France.
Oct 20, 21:52
On this day in 2005: New Zealand icon Jonah Lomu joins Cardiff on short-term deal
The All Blacks star made 10 appearances for the Blues.
Oct 1, 07:08
Five of the best new signings ready to shine in the Gallagher Premiership
Semi Radradra, Kyle Sinckler, Manu Tuilagi, Jonny May and Nemani Nadolo are set to make their debuts.
Aug 13, 13:09
Dean Richards remembers Jonah Lomu's 1995 demolition of England
The All Blacks winger ran in four tries in a devastating display.
Oct 25, 15:09
Billy Vunipola wary of Tonga threat in World Cup opener
His father and uncle played for the Pacific Islanders against England in the 1999 World Cup.
Sep 19, 23:19
Trust fund for Jonah Lomu's kids set up by New Zealand Rugby Players Association
The New Zealand Rugby Players Association launches a trust fund for Jonah Lomu's two young sons due to the late All Blacks star's financial problems.
Dec 15, 11:40
Thousands attend memorial service for All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu at Eden Park
Thousands of people attend a public memorial service for late All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who died at the age of 40 a fortnight ago.
Nov 30, 10:39
Doctor: 'Blood clot caused Jonah Lomu death'
The doctor of Jonah Lomu says that a blood clot is the most likely cause of the former All Blacks' death.
Nov 24, 20:51
Public memorial service to be held at Auckland's Eden Park for Jonah Lomu
New Zealand prime minister John Key announces that a public memorial service will be held at Eden Park next week for late All Blacks star Jonah Lomu.
Nov 23, 10:11
The Queen sends condolences to family of late All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu
The Queen sends her condolences to the family of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who died at the age of 40 this week.
Nov 20, 10:10
Richie McCaw's record-breaking career in numbers
Following his retirement from rugby, Sports Mole takes a look at a selection of remarkable statistics from Richie McCaw's record-breaking New Zealand career.
Nov 20, 01:03
Retired All Blacks star Richie McCaw: 'To play with Jonah Lomu was amazing'
Recently-retired New Zealand star Richie McCaw pays tribute to the "amazing" Jonah Lomu, who died this week at the age of 40.
Nov 19, 08:10
Richie McCaw announces retirement
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw announces his retirement from rugby after a long and distinguished career.
Nov 19, 01:26
Ex-South Africa captain Francois Pienaar hails "superstar" Jonah Lomu
Past and present stars of rugby union pay their tributes to Jonah Lomu after the New Zealand legend died suddenly at the age of 40.
Nov 18, 23:31
Sir Clive Woodward: 'Jonah Lomu took rugby to a new level'
England's World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward pays tribute to the "unstoppable" Jonah Lomu following the All Blacks legend's unexpected death.
Nov 18, 21:13
Craig Joiner: 'Jonah Lomu changed rugby'
Former Scotland winger Craig Joiner pays tribute to the late Jonah Lomu, saying that the New Zealand great "changed rugby".
Nov 18, 21:00
Cardiff Blues to hold minute's applause for Jonah Lomu
Cardiff Blues reveal that they will hold a minute's applause before their European Challenge Cup match with Harlequins in memory of former player Jonah Lomu.
Nov 18, 19:44
Steven Gerrard: 'I was lucky enough to meet the late Jonah Lomu'
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says that he was "lucky enough" to meet New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who died at the age of 40 this week.
Nov 18, 17:09
Mike Catt: 'Legacy left by Jonah Lomu is incredible'
England attack coach Mike Catt describes the legacy left by Jonah Lomu as "incredible" after the New Zealander's surprise death from a kidney disease.
Nov 18, 14:57
Ex-Wales captain Jonathan Davies: 'Jonah Lomu changed rugby union'
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies says that All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who died this week at the age of 40, changed rugby union.
Nov 18, 09:44
Wife speaks of "devastating loss" following death of rugby legend Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu's wife Nadene Lomu speaks of her "devastating loss" after the All Blacks legend passed away at the age of 40 on Tuesday night.
Nov 18, 08:45
Late All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu 'was on waiting list for kidney transplant'
All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu was reportedly on the waiting list for a second kidney transplant at the time of his death.
Nov 18, 08:30
Jonah Lomu's close friend 'heartbroken' by rugby legend's death
Jonah Lomu's close friend Polly Gillespie writes an emotional tribute to the New Zealand rugby legend, who has died at the age of 40.
Nov 18, 08:03
New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu dies: Sports stars and more pay tribute
Tributes to the late Jonah Lomu flood in from the world of sport and beyond.
Nov 18, 01:14
New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu dies, aged 40
Former New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu dies unexpectedly at the age of 40.
Nov 18, 00:35
Bryan Habana: 'Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger are greatest ever Springboks'
South Africa winger Bryan Habana pays tribute to retiring pair Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger, proclaiming them the two greatest Springboks of all time.
Oct 31, 02:25
Half-Time Report: South Africa on course for third-placed finish
South Africa open up a 16-0 lead in the first half of the Rugby World Cup third-place playoff match against Argentina at the Olympic Stadium.
Oct 30, 20:49
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final
Steve Hansen goes with the same New Zealand team that beat South Africa in the semis for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia.
Oct 29, 12:24
Australia reach semi-finals with thrilling last-gasp win over Scotland
Bernard Foley scores a penalty in the last minute to book Australia's place in the semi-finals courtesy of a thrilling 35-34 victory over Scotland at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 17:47
Julian Savea hails "special" quarter-final victory over France
New Zealand wing Julian Savea tells Sports Mole that he felt 'privileged' to play a key role in the Kiwis' quarter-final win over France.
Oct 18, 00:40
Bryan Habana: 'Jonah Lomu will never be beaten'
Bryan Habana claims that Jonah Lomu "will never be beaten", despite equaling the former New Zealand star's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record.
Oct 13, 20:24
Live Commentary: South Africa 64-0 USA - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of South Africa's 64-0 thrashing of the USA at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 7, 16:15
Drew Mitchell not focusing on try record
Australia back Drew Mitchell believes that there are more important things to focus on than becoming Australia's record try-scorer at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 15:13
Top five Rugby World Cup upsets
Sports Mole looks back at some of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history following South Africa's defeat to Japan at the 2015 tournament.
Sep 20, 10:04
Jonah Lomu: 'England must handle pressure'
Former New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu claims that England will have to deal with the pressure which comes with being World Cup hosts.
Sep 16, 13:56
Jonah Lomu: 'Weight of Wales on George North's shoulders'
Jonah Lomu warns George North about the expectations that Wales will have of him when he returns to the national team to play Ireland.
Aug 28, 11:09
Top five greatest Rugby World Cup matches
Sports Mole picks out five of the Rugby World Cup's greatest ever matches ahead of the latest instalment this autumn.
Jul 10, 12:47
Top five greatest Rugby World Cup players
As the Rugby World Cup draws ever nearer, Sports Mole picks out five of the competition's greatest players.
Jun 28, 13:05
Top five greatest Rugby World Cup moments
Sports Mole delves through the archives to select five of the Rugby World Cup's greatest ever moments ahead of this year's latest instalment.
Jun 21, 13:58
Ex-New Zealand's Jonah Lomu: 'Jerry Collins died protecting his daughter'
Jonah Lomu reveals that former All Blacks star Jerry Collins was protecting his baby daughter in the final moments before he died in a car accident.
Jun 17, 12:05
