A painful knockout loss in 2007 was the catalyst for an All Blacks resurgence that led to unprecedented Rugby World Cup success.

Yokohama, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Even before the kickoff, England stole a march on defending champion New Zealand.

Tokyo, Oct 25 (AP/UNB) — Wales fullback Liam Williams has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup because of an ankle injury, a huge blow for the team ahead of its semifinal match against South Africa on Sunday.

Tokyo, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — A third Rugby World Cup game in Japan was canceled before organizers decided it was safe enough for the tournament host to play Scotland at Yokohama on Sunday, a night after a deadly typhoon devastated parts of Japan.