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France embrace All Blacks challenge in opening match

French coach Fabien Galthie has no qualms about opening the Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks in France on Saturday morning (NZT).
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Farah Palmer Cup: Semifinals Wrap

Canterbury will host the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership presented by Bunnings Warehouse final for a sixth consecutive year after posting their highest-ever semifinal score against a gallant Hawke’s Bay.
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Bunnings NPC: Round 5 Review

Wellington maintained its hold on the leadership of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC with a convincing 56-25 win over Counties Manukau in their Ranfurly Shield challenge in the capital on Saturday.
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The history of the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup

Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, look back at how the All Blacks have performed in the previous nine tournaments.
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World Cup Watch: Irish hopes are high

Respected Ireland rugby writer Gerry Thornley believes the world's No 1 ranked side is the best they have fielded at a Rugby World Cup, but they will still need to achieve their best Cup performance.
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Sam Parkes Driving Ngāti Porou East Coast to greater heights

Ngāti Porou East Coast halfback Sam Parkes shares a unique record with teammate Verdon Bartlett (96 games).
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Charmaine Smith reinvigorated for second phase of her career

2017 Black Ferns World Cup-winning lock Charmaine Smith has been in imperious form for Northland who hosts Otago in a Farah Palmer Cup Championship (FPC) semifinal at Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei on Saturday (5:05 pm kick-off).
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PODCAST: Richie McCaw on his Rugby World Cup history

Double Rugby World Cup winner Richie McCaw reflects on his experience playing across four Rugby World Cup tournaments and what players can expect to experience in France.
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O’Reilly Cup: One Month To Go

It’s just one month until the World Champion Black Ferns step back out on home soil.
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Six potential stars of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

There are always different storylines that emerge during the Rugby World Cup, players who light up the pitch, showcasing their skills, power and tackling ability, game changers who will decide a match.
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