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2023 Rugby World Cup
Sport
October 27
Ethan de Groot's southern support
From the back fields of Gore to the biggest rugby stage of them all.
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Rugby
October 26
It’s the All Blacks all day long for us
The Otago Daily Times sports reporters make their predictions for the Rugby World Cup final.
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Rugby
October 26
Mains downplays talk of revenge
Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains has taken quite a few phone calls from the media this week.
Southland
October 26
South behind de Groot
From the back fields of Gore to the biggest rugby stage of them all.
Rugby
October 24
'Easy Company' ready to take on 'bomb squad'
The All Blacks have named their response to South Africa’s ‘bomb squad’ in the World Cup final ‘Easy Company’ as the team takes inspiration from a World War 2 story.
Rugby
October 18
England also likely to welcome Kiwi ref: Erasmus
The appointment of Kiwi referee Ben O’Keeffe for a second successive South Africa knockout game will be welcomed by semi-final opponents England as well, Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says.
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Rugby
October 12
The hopeful eight - no quarter a given
And then there were eight. The phoney war is over at the Rugby World Cup and it is quarterfinals time. Hayden Meikle looks at the four clashes.
Rugby
October 12
Who to pick? How ABs could look against Ireland
All Blacks Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea and Brodie Retallick will be fresh for the quarterfinal against Ireland. But there are other delicate selection decisions to confront. Liam Napier runs through the pressure points in Paris.
Sport
October 8
Samoa superior yet very unlucky
Danny Care scored a late try to give England an 18-17 win over a superb Samoa, after the Pacific islanders looked on course for a first victory against an opponent assured of a quarter-final berth.
Rugby
October 7
England edge past superb Samoa
Danny Care scored a late try to give England an 18-17 win over a superb Samoa, after the Pacific islanders looked on course for a first victory against an opponent assured of a quarter-final berth.
Rugby
October 6
Jalibert's magic helps France march on
Matthieu Jalibert produced the magic as hosts France punched their ticket for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Italy 60-7.
Rugby
October 6
All Black Lomax’s World Cup may be over
Of the meaningful metrics to emerge from their final dominant World Cup pool victory, Tyrel Lomax’s injury setback could prove the most telling for the All Blacks.
News
October 5
Rugby World Cup, France 2023
Photographic highlights from recent matches
Opinion
September 19
Law makers have meddled and wrecked the essence of rugby
Rugby’s laws are starting to get ridiculous, Bill Thompson believes.
Rugby
September 15
All Blacks thump Namibia - but red card for de Groot
The All Blacks have thumped Namibia 71-3 at the Rugby World Cup, but the win was marred by a red card for prop Ethan de Groot.
Rugby
September 13
All Blacks seek performance worthy of Whitelock
NZ need to put in a performance worthy of the occasion in their clash against Namibia, when Sam Whitelock plays his 148th test to equal Richie McCaw's appearance record for the All Blacks, coach Ian Foster says.
Rugby
September 10
Boks overwhelm Scots
South Africa got the defence of their Rugby World Cup title off to an impressive start, when a second-half surge allowed them to overpower a toothless Scotland.
Rugby
September 10
Wales weather Fiji storm
Wales have fended off a frenzied Fijian assault to emerge 32-26 victors in their opening World Cup Pool C clash in Bordeaux, giving themselves every chance of advancing to the quarter-finals.
Dunedin
September 10
Vive le rugby! Mason gets big moment with All Blacks
Dunedin’s Mason Lynch, 11, right, lines up with the All Blacks at Stade de France, in Paris, before the opening match of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
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Rugby
September 7
Allez les All Blacks: Will the class of 2023 do us proud?
And so it begins. The All Blacks are embarking on their 10th Rugby World Cup campaign with designs on capturing a fourth title.
Rugby
August 26
Foster on historic loss: 'We got an upper cut'
Ian Foster called it an upper cut. Dane Coles labelled it a punch in the face. Their heaviest defeat in history flattened the All Blacks, leaving the need for rapid improvements ahead of the World Cup.
Rugby
August 25
Springboks inflict biggest defeat on All Blacks
South Africa put in a masterclass of forward power to thrash NZ 35-7 at Twickenham - the biggest ever loss for the All Blacks in their 102-year test history.
Rugby
June 27
All Blacks' World Cup strip reflects diversity
The All Blacks have unveiled their strip for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
