New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy
New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
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Captain Dupont back in France squad after cheekbone surgery
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Pegula books clash with Kudermetova in Tokyo final
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Portugal puts national airline TAP up for sale
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‘Deep concern’: Shell employees urge CEO to rethink shift from renewables in rare letter
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Ireland 'itching' for showdown with Scotland - Dave Kilcoyne
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Fourteen-try New Zealand trounce Italy at Rugby World Cup
Scrum-half Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a 96-17 blitzing of a hapless Italy at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw accepts he may have to remain patient for opportunities at his third Rugby World Cup due to the “flying” form of positional rivals Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose.