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Rugby World Cup headlines with summaries.
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Steve Hansen: We might win, we might lose
18 Oct 2019All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was typically philosophical on the eve of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
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LIVE Rugby: Japan vs South Africa
19 Oct 2019Rugby World Cup quarterfinal - Can hosts Japan upset the Springboks like four years ago or will South Africa make their way to another semifinal? Follow live updates with Jeremy Rees.
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks team to play Ireland named
17 Oct 2019The All Blacks have named their least experienced midfield combo for their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match against Ireland on Saturday night in Tokyo.
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Wheel Blacks carving their own path in Japan
17 Oct 2019The Wheel Blacks are currently in Tokyo for the World Wheel Chair Rugby Challenge, going down 60-46 to Australia in their opening game.
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Rugby World Cup: Is Japan's dream run about to end?
17 Oct 2019What has happened in previous match ups between South Africa and Japan counts for little in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
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Rugby World Cup: A history of off-field gaffes and blunders
17 Oct 2019Refs, fans an Tier 2s, they have been some of the many controversies at this Rugby World Cup. RNZ looks at some of the odder and more amusing stories over the years.
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Rugby World Cup: 'It can be tough' being away from family
16 Oct 2019For All Black flanker Matt Todd, the father of three young children, being away from home at the Rugby World Cup can be summed up in one word - tough.
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Rugby World Cup: Rising or setting sun for Japan?
16 Oct 2019For all their success at the Rugby World Cup, Hamish Bidwell fears Japan's efforts may all have been for nothing.
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Rugby World Cup: What the South African media are saying
16 Oct 2019RNZ brings you a variety of Rugby World Cup-related headlines from South Africa as the Springboks prepare to take on the hosts Japan.
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Rugby World Cup: So what happens now?
15 Oct 2019RNZ rugby columnist Jamie Wall peers into his crystal ball and predicts how this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals will play out.
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Rugby World Cup: What the Irish media are saying
15 Oct 2019We know you're busy so we've been reading all the headlines at the Rugby World Cup so you don't have to.
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Rugby World Cup: your A-Z guide
15 Oct 2019Always find yourself caught short when everyone's busting out their World Cup knowledge? No problem, Jamie Wall has you covered. Video
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Hansen concedes form counts for nothing in knockout rugby
15 Oct 2019New Zealand have lost twice to Ireland in their last three meetings but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says all form goes out the window ahead of their quarter-final.
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Bundee Aki handed three week ban
15 Oct 2019Ireland centre Bundee Aki will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against Samoa.
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Rugby World Cup: 'Predictable' finalists loom
14 Oct 2019The Rugby World Cup final is still shaping up to be a New Zealand-South Africa affair, according to Hamish Bidwell.
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks need to step up - Read
14 Oct 2019The All Blacks captain says all eight quarterfinalists have the skills, physicality and belief to win the World Cup.
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Top eight teams make RWC quarter-finals
14 Oct 2019A mouth-watering Rugby World Cup quarter-final schedule should provide answers to one of the sport's enduring questions.
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Japan celebrates as Brave Blossoms make history
14 Oct 2019RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter watched Japan beat Scotland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in a pub in Tokyo with some fans - here are their reactions.
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Ellison brothers remain connected with Māori culture in Japan
17 Oct 2019The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan but one of their biggest goals is retaining their Māori tikanga.
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Japan make their first RWC quarter-final
16 Oct 2019Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Scotland 28-21 and reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
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Rugby World Cup: Tongans send Piutau off in style with win over USA
13 Oct 2019Tonga gave captain Siale Piutau a parting gift of a first victory of the Rugby World Cup with a 31-19 win over the United States.
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Recap: Tonga beat USA 31-19
13 Oct 2019Rugby World Cup - Can Tonga end its 2019 campaign on a high or will the USA gets its first win of the tournament? Follow live updates with Matt Chatterton.
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Japan v Scotland match will go ahead
13 Oct 2019The under-threat Rugby World Cup game between Japan and Scotland will go ahead tonight as scheduled after an inspection of Yokohama Stadium, tournament organisers say.
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Rugby World Cup: Namibia v Canada match cancelled after typhoon
13 Oct 2019Namibia's Pool B match against Canada has been cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
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