Rugby has the reputation of being a family event. Violence is only on the pitch and not outside the stadium. These fair play values attract fans to the stands and young players to clubs. But some people rooting for the All Blacks have blackened the scene in Cardiff.

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After 30 minutes at the Millennium stadium, 50% of the French public, who thought their team could pull off an upset before the match, must have felt rather foolish.

That opening period saw the All blacks at their very best. Running the ball at pace, with fantastic angles, and ripping the French to pieces at every opportunity. More

The Quarter final in Cardiff will be a challenge for the French but not only for the French squad but also for their fans. Those expecting a triumphant “XV de France” – top of the second pool - playing at the Stade de France in Paris will now have some travelling to do to support their team.  More

Yesterday, Graham Henry surprised everybody with his decision not to choose all-time All Black record try scorer Doug Howlett. Today, Bernard Laporte unveiled an unseen French team.

The World Cup final that the French have been dreaming about turns out to be a quarter final instead. They wanted to believe until the last second Ireland could do something to avoid an All Blacks encounter, but it takes more than relying on others to win a World Cup.  More

Well that was a welcome breath of fresh air. Thus far, this tournament has been relatively bereft of free-flowing, running rugby. That changed tonight with both Wales and Japan playing the beautiful game, treating the crowd at the Millenium Stadium to some wonderful tries. More

You couldn't have wished for a greater disparity in styles than was served up by Sunday's clash between Fiji and Canada.

The Fijians, blessed with skills and flair that even the All Blacks would be proud of, against a Canuck side whose style can only be described as physical. More

What a second-half performance from a Welsh teamroared on by a Millenium Stadium crowd dripping with emotion. More