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Rugby World Cup 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Beaten Foster looks to Rugby World Cup big picture
10 Sep 2023All Blacks coach Ian Foster says their World Cup loss to France doesn't bring to an end to their hopes of a fourth title.
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Rugby: France down All Blacks to open home World Cup with a bang
9 Sep 2023The All Blacks' 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign has got off to a losing start, with hosts France winning the opening game of the tournament 27-13.
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Joy and pain for fans for the Rugby World Cup opener
9 Sep 2023There were some famous faces in the crowd at Stade de France and some busy bars around the nation as fans prepared for the France versus All Blacks match.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Recap - France vs All Blacks
9 Sep 2023France have beaten the All Blacks 27-13 in the opening match at Stade de France in Paris.
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Kolisi says Springboks ready for Scottish challenge
9 Sep 2023Springboks captain Siya Kolisi said their Rugby World Cup clash with a "great" Scotland team is the perfect opportunity to kick-start their title defence.
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All Blacks agree: mouthwatering World Cup opener looms
8 Sep 2023It's the Rugby World Cup opener that's too close to call - with the All Blacks slight favourites among local bookmakers but France given a small edge overseas.
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Top 10 All Blacks performers at World Cups
7 Sep 2023Jonty Dine selects his 10 greatest Rugby World Cup performers.
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Rugby World Cup: Teams set for battle in sultry Paris
7 Sep 2023Opinion - Given the turbulence that both sides have been through in recent weeks, the All Blacks opener against France is extremely tough to call, writes Jamie Wall.
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World Rugby to tackle abusive social media posts during World Cup
7 Sep 2023World Rugby has announced it will implement measures to protect players, coaches and officials from online abuse during the World Cup.
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The most privileged chair in sport
The Detail talks to sports commentators about what they do, how they got their starts and the perks of the job, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Narawa out of World Cup as All Blacks make four changes
7 Sep 2023Winger Emoni Narawa has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with injury as the All Blacks made four changes for their opening match against France.
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France undaunted by Rugby World Cup expectations
7 Sep 2023France do not feel the weight of expectations as they prepare for a mouthwatering World Cup curtain raiser against the All Blacks.
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Lyon reviewed: The gastronomic capital of France doesn't disappoint
Opinion - Putting rugby aside for a few hours to sample the cuisine in the All Blacks' host city proves to be an experience to savour for Jamie Wall.
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Top 10 All Blacks to never win a World Cup
6 Sep 2023Jonty Dine selects his greatest All Blacks to never win a World Cup title (in the World Cup era).
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French excited about taking on All Blacks in opener
6 Sep 2023The All Blacks took a record beating by South Africa last month, but France are wary of the threat the New Zealanders will pose in the World Cup opener.
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Family Faith Footy: Pacific rugby story brings All Black great to tears
7 Sep 2023A new Pacific rugby documentary has been released about the sacrifices made by some of the world's greatest players.
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Rugby World Cup: 10 Greatest All Blacks tries
5 Sep 2023Jonty Dine looks back at the ten greatest tries in All Black World Cup history. Video
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Jordie Barrett in doubt for Rugby World Cup opener
5 Sep 2023The All Blacks are sweating on the fitness of midfielder Jordie Barrett ahead of their opening Rugby World Cup match.
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French World Cup lock Chalureau: 'I am not a racist'
5 Sep 2023French lock Bastien Chalureau insists he is not racist three years after his conviction for a racially motivated assault.
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Rugby World Cup: Jason Ryan upbeat about All Blacks opener against France
4 Sep 2023Opinion - If the beat down the All Black forward pack were handed by the Springboks a week ago at Twickenham bothered Jason Ryan, he was not showing it in Lyon, Jamie Wall writes.
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The biggest heartbreaks in All Blacks World Cup history
4 Sep 2023Jonty Dine looks back at the biggest heartbreaks in All Blacks World Cup history Video
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Rugby World Cup: Tamaiti Williams discovers WWI relative in France
3 Sep 2023The All Blacks have a tradition of visiting World War I graves whenever they are on French soil, and last week was no different.
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Rugby World Cup: Pasifika teams on the world stage
The Detail - Pacific Island nations have had to battle their way to recognition on the international rugby stage - how are they looking as the rugby world cup kicks off?
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