Deal referee Matthew Carley to take charge of first Rugby Union World Cup game of his career when Wales face Fiji in Bordeaux
By Kevin Redsull
Rugby Sport News
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.
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.
Gregor Townsend warns Scotland 'underdogs' are going hell for leather to deliver at Rugby World Cup
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland are ready to throw caution to the wind in a bid get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start.
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.
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.
Back to basics key to Argentina revival under Cheika
MARSEILLE, France : Argentina’s improvement under coach Michael Cheika is perfectly illustrated by away wins in New Zealand, England and Australia in the last 13 months, evidence if it were needed they have the potential to go far in this Rugby World Cup campaign.