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Rugby World Cup 2015 Opinion
Rugby World Cup 2015 Opinion headlines with summaries.
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RWC 2015: Latest bluffer's guide
2 Oct 2015Has the Rugby World Cup been too early to get up for? Here's this week's bluffer's guide to the tournament - whatever you do, don't mention France. Video
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All Blacks have Georgia on their mind
2 Oct 2015OPINION: While the All Blacks are definitely going to feel the force of some big Georgian hits tomorrow, they will cruise to victory, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Welsh win whips Cardiff into a frenzy
1 Oct 2015OPINION: While the All Blacks are camped out in Cardiff ahead of their game against Georgia, there's no doubt who the main attraction in the city is, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.
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De Villiers' exit could open door for young Boks stars
1 Oct 2015OPINION: South African captain Jean De Villiers' Test retirement after another broken jaw isn't the big blow to the Springboks' World Cup chances it might have been a few years ago.
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Banged-up Wales knock off the old enemy
27 Sep 2015OPINION: Imagine throwing the party of the year, only to find yourself too excited by the occasion and falling asleep at 9pm.
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A win is a win for the All Blacks
26 Sep 2015OPINION: The All Blacks avoided a shock in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup and in the end that's all that matters.
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What's not to like: ABs injury free hit-out
25 Sep 2015ANALYSIS: They might not have scored the hundred points many expected but the All Blacks should be happy with their win over Namibia, writes Barry Guy.
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Frustration over stoppages vs Namibia
25 Sep 2015All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is frustrated at the high number of stoppages in their 58-14 World Cup pool win over Namibia at the Olympic Stadium.
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Rugby World Cup: Namibian novices no match for All Blacks
24 Sep 2015OPINION: All Blacks captain Sam Cane follows in Paul Henderson's footsteps when he takes over the top job against lightweights Namibia, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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All Blacks backline the focus vs Namibia
24 Sep 2015The All Blacks' backline combinations provide the most intrigue heading into their World Cup pool match against Namibia.
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All Blacks fans need to stand up and be heard
23 Sep 2015OPINION: While thousands of black rugby jerseys flooded Wembley, All Blacks fans fell painfully silent once the ball was kicked off, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.
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Chat like a champ - Rugby World Cup conversation starters
26 Sep 2015If conversation at this weekend's parties is likely to turn to the Rugby World Cup, and you're too busy doing other things, here are some easy conversation starters. Video
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McCaw a 'cheat', 'cynical', 'dumb'
21 Sep 2015Richie McCaw doesn't often put a foot wrong, but his sin-binning for a trip in the All Blacks' opening Rugby World Cup match has got his detractors crying foul again.
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Five ways to avoid the Rugby World Cup
18 Sep 2015Think tackle is for fishermen, and conversion is something you forget to do at the airport? Fear not - we've got five coping strategies to get you through until the Rugby World Cup is over. Video
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Japan's Brave Blossoms rock the Boks
20 Sep 2015OPINION: Japan 34, South Africa 32. For all you who thought you may have woken up in a strange parallel universe, yes this result did actually happen. Jamie Wall dissects the cup's first upset.
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Rugby World Cup: A history of off-field gaffes and blunders
20 Sep 2015Refs, mad fans and Tier 2s. They have been some of the controversies of this Rugby World Cup. Today Anna Whyte looks at some of the odder and more amusing off-field stories to have emerged to become…
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A history of rugby on New Zealand TV
19 Sep 2015With everyone talking about Spark and streaming of the Rugby World Cup, today NZ On Screen's Simon Smith looks back at the ways in which New Zealanders have watched rugby over the years.
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How many contenders are there for the World Cup?
18 Sep 2015ANALYSIS: The All Blacks are favourites to win the World Cup, but history has shown that favouritism counts for little.
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Enough of the build-up, let's get to the footy
18 Sep 2015OPINION: It may only be September, but as Rugby World Cup anticipation builds, it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas in London, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.
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All Blacks should cruise past Los Pumas in the Rugby World Cup
20 Sep 2015OPINION: The Rugby World Cup has been blown apart by Japan's victory over the Springboks. Now, writes Jamie Wall, it's time for the champs to get involved. Video
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Our picks: Rugby World Cup First XV
16 Sep 2015Ahead of the opening of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday morning (NZ time), Radio New Zealand's sports team have picked their First XV from the teams who will be taking the field.
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Rugby World Cup: your A-Z guide
18 Sep 2015OPINION: With the 2019 Rugby World Cup approaching half way read Jamie Wall's comprehensive A-Z guide to all the trivia and history to keep you engaged. Video
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The Benchwarmer's Comment
15 Sep 2015OPINION: Rugby World Cup columnist Jamie Wall tells us what to expect from the big hitters, small fry and no-hopers, and why the All Blacks should pencil in London sightseeing stops.
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World Cup: 'Twickenham will be a massive challenge'
10 Sep 2015As the All Blacks fly out to defend the Rugby World Cup, Keith Quinn says their toughest competition isn't just on the field, it's in the English stands. Audio
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