Boks oh-so-close to world No 1 ranking
After beating Scotland 18-3 in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Marseille on Sunday, the Springboks narrowly missed out on supplanting Ireland at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
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France see flaws in their performance despite New Zealand World Cup win
PARIS : France got off to a near-perfect start in their home World Cup curtain raiser by beating New Zealand 27-13, yet they know there is a lot to improve if they are to lift the Webb Ellis trophy in seven weeks.
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.
Rebuilt France team on track with win over New Zealand in opener
PARIS : When Fabien Galthie took charge of France after a mediocre 2019 World Cup his one obsession was rebuilding a squad able to take a shot at the title four years later and Friday's 27-13 win against New Zealand suggests Les Bleus are on the right track.
France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
France defeat All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
Coach Galthie relieved France shook off pressure after worst possible start
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie was relieved his team eventually managed to shake off the huge pressure weighing on their shoulders to beat New Zealand 27-13 in their World Cup opener after enduring the worst possible start on Friday.
France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in opener
France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.