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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All the song and dance at Rugby World Cup: Boks brace for Tongan spin on the haka
By now, the Springboks have seen and heard enough All Black hakas to venture a line or two themselves if the mood strikes.
Italy to shock All Blacks at RWC 2023? It's 'ludicrous' to think that, says coach
New Zealand may not be rugby's dominant force as they once were but beating them remains more a fanciful dream than a realistic possibility, Italy's defence coach Marius Goosen said on Tuesday.
All Blacks seeking to emulate Ireland, Boks: 'We know what the standard is'
New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i said on Monday the All Blacks were inspired by watching Ireland's brutal victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at the weekend, and they aspire to reach that level.
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to thrashing of Namibia
Roigard scored two tries and set up two more as flyhalf Damian McKenzie bagged 26 points to kick start the All Blacks' tournament after an opening 27-13 loss to hosts France in Pool A.
All Blacks bounce back from opening defeat with 11-try defeat of Namibia
New Zealand overcame Namibia 71-3 in Toulouse with a ruthless display of attacking to get off the mark in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks make 9 changes, hand Whitelock record-equalling cap
New Zealand announced nine changes to their starting lineup to face Namibia on Friday in their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup after losing to France in the tournament's opening game.
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.