Dream start as France outmuscle All Blacks in Paris
France have made a dream start to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as they beat New Zealand at Stade de France in Paris.
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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.
France name team for RWC opener against All Blacks, midfielder Moefana gets starting role
Centre Yoram Moefana will replace the injured Jonathan Danty in France's side for this weekend's World Cup opener with New Zealand, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday.
Sonny Bill labels 'fearless' France favourites: 'They don't have the fear factor of the All Blacks'
When Sonny Bill Williams retired from rugby union after the 2019 World Cup, he brought an end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport.
Oh brother! A fourth Barrett could have made All Blacks
A trio of Barrett brothers will play for New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup, but according to Beauden Barrett, a fourth sibling had also been on course to wear the famous All Blacks jersey until injury prematurely ended his career.
South Africa coach Nienaber expects fine margins to decide World Cup
The Rugby World Cup in France is set to be the most open in history, according to South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber, who says his Springbok side are better prepared now than when they lifted the trophy in Japan four years ago.
New Zealand Rugby 'not fit for purpose' says scathing report
New Zealand Rugby's governing body was branded "not fit for purpose" in a scathing independent report published on Thursday into the country's governing body.
France centre Danty to miss World Cup opener with injury - report
France centre Jonathan Danty will miss the opening World Cup match against New Zealand at the Stade de France due to a hamstring injury, L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.