Blackadder called up to injury-hit New Zealand squad
PARIS : Loose forward Ethan Blackadder has been called into the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup as an injury replacement for winger Emoni Narawa, coach Ian Foster said on Saturday.
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All Blacks' Foster not panicking after France opening loss
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said on Saturday he remained confident of his side's chances at the Rugby World Cup despite the 27-13 loss to hosts France in the opening match.
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory over All Blacks
PARIS: France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener on Friday.
Back to the drawing board for Foster's frustrated All Blacks
PARIS : All Blacks coach Ian Foster said he was confident the 27-13 loss to France in their opening match at the World Cup on Friday did not necessarily bring an end to their hopes of a fourth title.
Sizzling France down New Zealand in thrilling World Cup opener
PARIS :Hosts France underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials with a sizzling 27-13 victory against New Zealand, handing the three-time champions their first defeat in a pool phase in a nail-biting curtain raiser on Friday.
Injury blow hits All Blacks as skipper Sam Cane ruled out of opening RWC clash against France
There was bad news for the All Blacks on the eve of their opening Rugby World Cup clash against France, as skipper Sam Can will miss the match due to injury.
World Cup awaits New Zealand haka and French response
PARIS : One of the most eagerly awaited moments in the World Cup opener between New Zealand and France on Friday might come before kickoff at Stade de France when the All Blacks perform the haka.
All Blacks have a point to prove in blockbuster opener
PARIS : New Zealand coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks had a point to prove in their World Cup opener against hosts France on Friday, a match he thought was unprecedented in terms of hype but which ultimately might not turn out to be hugely important.