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Rugby World Cup 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Test rugby: Springboks inflict heaviest ever defeat on NZ with 35-7 win
26 Aug 2023The All Blacks have suffered their biggest loss in their Test history this morning, with the Springboks thrashing New Zealand 35-7 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham.
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Richie Mo'unga thriving in the All Blacks driver's seat
25 Aug 2023Richie Mo'unga has cemented himself as the All Blacks first choice first-five and he and the team are reaping the rewards.
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All Blacks: Full noise for Friday night
24 Aug 2023Opinion - The starting XV for the test against the Springboks at Twickenham stood as probably the easiest to deduce in years, writes Jamie Wall.
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All Blacks name strong team to take on Boks
24 Aug 2023The All Blacks have named a strong line-up for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday morning.
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England dealt World Cup blow as Farrell suspended
23 Aug 2023Captain Owen Farrell will miss England's first two pool games at the Rugby World Cup after he was given a four match ban for a dangerous tackle.
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Boks chasing momentum going into World Cup defence
23 Aug 2023Springboks eager to get one over All Blacks and momentum into the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Jones on Hansen: 'A mate coming in and having a beer'
23 Aug 2023Eddie Jones hopes former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen can offer some friendly advice about Australia's training methods and leadership environment.
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All Black on Steve Hansen bombshell - 'What are you up to?'
22 Aug 2023History shows just how nomadic a coach's life can be, but Steve Hansen's collaboration with the Wallabies still comes as a real shock to New Zealanders, writes Jamie Wall.
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Bunker and shot clock to feature at Rugby World Cup
22 Aug 2023The Foul Play Review Official (Bunker) and shot clock will both feature at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
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Boks name team to take on All Blacks
22 Aug 2023South Africa's Canan Moodie will play a first test at centre against the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup warm-up at Twickenham this weekend.
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All Blacks gobsmacked by news Steve Hansen will help Wallabies
22 Aug 2023All Blacks hooker Dane Coles says he's shocked that former coach Steve Hansen is helping the Wallabies.
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All Blacks fly in under the radar, and that's how they like it
21 Aug 2023Opinion - You could argue that the World Cup campaign starts on Friday night at Twickenham, writes Jamie Wall.
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South Africa put Wales to the sword with 52-16 win
20 Aug 2023Defending champions the Springboks have hammered Wales 52-16 in a World Cup warm up fixture.
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Unimpressive France pip Scotland in World Cup warmup
13 Aug 2023Thomas Ramos kicked over a late penalty to hand France an unconvincing 30-27 win over Scotland that left questions around the World Cup hosts.
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Farrell sent off as England beat Wales in World Cup warmup
13 Aug 2023England beat Wales 19-17 in a test full of incident - notably a red card for captain Owen Farrell that could see him miss the Rugby World Cup opening game.
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Experience valuable at Rugby World Cup: Kolisi
13 Aug 2023Experience could be a key asset for South Africa when they defend their World Cup title in France next month, captain Siya Kolisi believes.
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Football Ferns: the power of redemption
22 Jul 2023Opinion - The looks on the faces of the Football Ferns in the tunnels of Eden Park said it all, not really believing what they had just accomplished.
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