Hosts France beat New Zealand in World Cup opener in sweltering Stade de France
France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand in Paris.
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High temperatures in France see World Rugby confirm water breaks for all RWC matches
All matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will include a water break in each half, World Rugby has confirmed.
Lienert-Brown in as All Blacks make three changes for France opener
PARIS : Anton Lienert-Brown replaced the injured Jordie Barrett at inside centre in one of three changes to the New Zealand starting side for the World Cup opener against hosts France on Friday.
Foster picks big guns in New Zealand team to face Springboks
New Zealand have named a strong line-up, including all three Barrett brothers, for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa at neutral Twickenham on Friday (7.30pm).
Foster picks big guns in New Zealand team to face Springboks
LONDON : New Zealand have named a strong line-up, including all three Barrett brothers, for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa at neutral Twickenham on Friday.
Retallick named in All Blacks' World Cup squad after injury scare
Veteran lock Brodie Retallick was on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup, despite an injury scare at the weekend.
Stick says 104th Springbok-All Black Test 'will decide' Rugby Championship
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the winner of Saturday's crunch Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand will most probably win the tournament.