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Rugby World Cup 2023 headlines with summaries.
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'I'm addicted': The Kiwi who's been to six Rugby World Cups in a row
18 Oct 2023Attending a Rugby World Cup overseas is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most, but for New Zealander Patrick Mahar it was six in a row and counting.
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Raiwalui to stand down as Fiji rugby coach
18 Oct 2023Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will leave his post in December, despite leading the Pacific Island nation to a quarter-final place at the Rugby World Cup.
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O'Keeffe, Gardner to referee Rugby World Cup semi-finals
18 Oct 2023New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will referee the Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and holders South Africa, despite criticism of his quarter-final display.
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Rugby World Cup: Pacific nations rue lost opportunities
17 Oct 2023Where does the Pacific stand after the World Cup?
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Coles: 'I don't want to be playing for third and fourth again'
17 Oct 2023The All Blacks must quickly come down from the high of upsetting Ireland in one of the best World Cup quarter-finals of all time.
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Global reactions to the All Blacks RWC quarter-final victory
Global media have reacted to the blockbuster All Blacks defeat against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with glittering praise for the Kiwi's and commiseration for the Irish "nightmare".
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Brodie Retallick's parents beam with pride as their Europe tour comes to a close
17 Oct 2023France 2023 marks Glenn and Jo Retallick's third Rugby World Cup, as well as attending their son's under-20's World Cup.
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Rugby World Cup quarters wrap: Why you always should charge the kicker and all the other action
16 Oct 2023Analysis - There was far more to the weekend than just the epic All Blacks v Ireland encounter, so let's have a look at the rest. Video
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Boks end French World Cup hopes
16 Oct 2023South Africa crushed France's hopes of a maiden World Cup title after withstanding a Paris storm to emerge 29-28 winners of their quarter-final.
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Springboks knock France out of their own Rugby World Cup in quarter-final
16 Oct 2023Hosts France are out as South Africa claims the final spot in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. See how it unfolded here...
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Exuberant fans turn out for of France-Springboks quarter-final
16 Oct 2023With one last semi-final place up for grabs, the focus has shifted to the second heavyweight matchup of the knockout phase.
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Farrell kicks England into World Cup semi-finals
16 Oct 2023Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a 30-24 Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji in Marseille.
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All Blacks best game under Foster earns them another week in France
16 Oct 2023The All Blacks produced their best performance under coach Ian Foster to move within a win of the World Cup final.
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With every fibre of their being - an epic All Black victory
15 Oct 2023Analysis - From the blistering start to the stomach-churning finish, this had everything you want in a test match. Video
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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand delight at victory over gallant Ireland
15 Oct 2023The All Blacks reminded those who dared to consign them to outsider status at the World Cup that you write them off at your peril.
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In photos: The fans and the craic - All Blacks v Ireland at the Rugby World Cup
15 Oct 2023Green and black have flooded the Stade de France as fans pack in for the Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris, with flags, fun outfits and a strong sense of craic.
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All Blacks down Ireland in thriller to reach World Cup semi-finals
15 Oct 2023The All Blacks came out on top in an absorbing contest to beat Ireland 28-24 at the Stade de France and reach the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday, as the Six Nations champions fell short once again.
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As it happened: All Blacks through to semifinal after beating Ireland 28-24
15 Oct 2023The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 28-24 in Paris to claim a spot in the Rugby World Cup semifinals. Tries to Leicester Fainga'anuku, Ardie Savea and Will Jordan sealed the win, as well as a massive…
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Close but England sends Fiji out of the Rugby World Cup
The Flying Fijians threw all they had into the game, but the England defence stood.
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Rugby World Cup: England survive Fiji scare and make it through to semi-final
Fijian hearts are broken after a close loss to England in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. Look back at all the action on RNZ Pacific's live blog.
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Rugby World Cup: England focus on defence against Fiji
13 Oct 2023England will be going all out to stop a Fijian repeat of victory against them when the two teams meet in the third quarterfinal at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Monday morning.
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RWC: Cheers at Irish bar as All Blacks win tense game against Ireland
15 Oct 2023Cheers erupted in an Irish bar in Nelson, as All Blacks supporters celebrated their team's 28-24 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter final.
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Fighting talk: Confident Irish fans flood Stade de France ahead of quarter-final
15 Oct 2023It's the showdown we've all been waiting for: the three-time world champions versus the number-one ranked team in the world.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Pumas end Welsh hopes with defiant display
15 Oct 2023The Pumas have won a thrilling Rugby World Cup quarter final in Marseilles, beating Wales 29-17.
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