So just how are France, Argentina or Ireland going to stop the All Black machine?

It seems that no matter which XV coach Graham Henry puts out, there's no chance for the opposition, not even the merest chink in the armour as they steamroller their way to win after win. More

Scotland made light work of the inhispitable Edinburgh weather, and their opponents as they cruised to a bonus point win against Pool C foes Romania.

In doing so they inflicted just the fifth shutout in World Cup history. Of course, the fourth came just last week as World Champions England were humbled by South Africa. More

Once again the ugly spectre of rest periods has raised its head, after Italy utterly failed to perform against a Romanian team that they would usually put away with the minimum of fuss. More