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Rugby World Cup 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Pain of series loss to Ireland still burns bright for All Blacks
9 Oct 2023The All Blacks have revenge on their minds.
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Fiji sneak into quarter-finals after upset loss
9 Oct 2023Fiji just managed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite losing to minnows Portugal in their final Pool C game.
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Argentina down Japan in Nantes thriller to reach last eight
9 Oct 2023A clinical hat-trick from winger Mateo Carreras helped hoist Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 39-27 victory over Japan in a winner-takes-all Pool D shootout at Stade de la Beaujoire.
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Ireland send warning to All Blacks: We've not fired yet
8 Oct 2023Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes his team have not played their best rugby yet at the Rugby World Cup after booking a quarter-final against the All Blacks.
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Departing Samoa lament erratic World Cup form
8 Oct 2023Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua said it was no coincidence his team showed their best form in their fourth match, which ended in an 18-17 loss to England.
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Faletau out of World Cup; Wales sweat on Anscombe
8 Oct 2023Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a broken arm as Wales coach Warren Gatland waits anxiously for news on Gareth Anscombe.
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England players expecting Samoan physicality in last pool D match
6 Oct 2023England players say they're expecting a physical battle from Manu Samoa when the two teams meet in their last Rugby World Cup pool game in Lille on Sunday morning (Samoa time).
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Slow start a worry but All Blacks confident ahead of quarter-finals
8 Oct 2023The All Blacks concede their slow start against Uruguay is a cause for concern, but they're bullish about their chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final.
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Rugby World Cup 2023 live updates: Ireland beat Scotland 36-14
8 Oct 2023Ireland have sealed a quarter-final berth against the All Blacks with a 36-14 defeat of Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. Follow how the game unfolded with RNZ's blog.
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Springbok World Cup winner Am raring to go
7 Oct 2023Lukhanyo Am is fully fit and raring to go after being called up as an injury replacement for South Africa ahead of a potential Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
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Hosts France romp past Italy into World Cup quarter-finals
7 Oct 2023Antoine Dupont's absence was barely felt as Matthieu Jalibert produced plenty of magic to help France punch their ticket for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Italy 60-7.
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All Blacks prop embracing every moment at Rugby World Cup
6 Oct 2023All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams keeps ticking boxes.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: All Blacks out of the pool and into the pressure
6 Oct 2023Analysis - Did we learn much from the All Blacks' performance? Not really, because it is well known that Leicester Fainga'anuku and Will Jordan are capable of scoring excellent tries, and that the All…
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All Blacks ease into World Cup quarter finals with big win over Uruguay
6 Oct 2023The All Blacks cantered into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as they demolished Uruguay 73-0 in a ruthless performance in Lyon.
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All Blacks beat Uruguay 73-nil confirming place in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
6 Oct 2023The All Blacks have confirmed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals following a 73-nil win over Uruguay in their final pool game in Lyon.
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O'Mahony to play 100th test for unbeaten Ireland
6 Oct 2023Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will win his 100th cap when his side face Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Scotland.
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks v Uruguay preview
5 Oct 2023If you were to have looked at the All Blacks and Uruguay fixture after each team's respective first games at the Rugby World Cup, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it might be a close-run thing… Video
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Incoming coach Robertson barred from All Blacks games: Marshall
5 Oct 2023Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall claims incoming All Black coach Scott Robertson has been barred from New Zealand's World Cup games in France.
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All Blacks keeping quarter-final off their radar
5 Oct 2023The All Blacks are expected to roll over Uruguay with some ease in their final World Cup pool match but scrum coach Greg Feek has a warning.
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All Blacks humbling won't define Italy: Crowley
5 Oct 2023Coach Kieran Crowley says Italy will be fully focused for their final World Cup pool game against France after a crushing loss to the All Blacks.
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Fijians playing for more than a result after tragic loss
4 Oct 2023Fiji's players have rallied in support of star back Josua Tuisova, who is staying at the Rugby World Cup despite the death of his eldest son.
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Cane returns as captain, NZ keep big guns for Uruguay clash
4 Oct 2023Sam Cane will return as All Blacks captain against Uruguay, where a bonus-point win would guarantee New Zealand a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Discipline a World Cup focus for All Blacks
3 Oct 2023The All Blacks say one 10-minute patch of play against Italy has been the subject of some concern in their Rugby World Cup camp.
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Crunch time looms in Rugby World Cup pool stage
3 Oct 2023Six of the eight quarter-final places still up for grabs at the Rugby World Cup in France.
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