Rugby World Cup 2023 Latest News

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Rebuilding Sports Cafe: Ric Salizzo on his new media venture with Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart

08 Jul 05:46 PM

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All Blacks

Blackadder or Finau? How could Scott Robertson's first ABs team look?

03 Jul 03:00 AM

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All Blacks

Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks must name Ardie Savea as new captain

23 Jun 02:00 AM

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Rugby

Editorial: The loss of Carter Gordon should be Australia's wake-up call

18 Jun 05:13 PM

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All Blacks

Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?

11 Jun 05:50 PM

Rugby World Cup

'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card

05 Jun 02:51 AM

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Rugby World Cup

Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break

29 May 06:00 PM

All Blacks

'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster

13 May 07:00 AM

Rugby World Cup

Revealed: Ian Foster lands first coaching role after leaving All Blacks

09 Apr 12:03 AM

Rugby World Cup

'Oi Peter, four more years, you ****wit' - Retallick confirms RWC sledge to Irish star

22 Jan 01:00 AM

New Zealand

Willie Jackson and his world cup opinions

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New Zealand

Opinion: It's only a game and no one died

02 Nov 03:57 AM

Rugby World Cup

Foster's parting plea on last day as coach

29 Oct 05:40 PM

New Zealand

'Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss

29 Oct 05:04 PM

New Zealand

Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss

29 Oct 04:00 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Ian Foster gives last press conference as All Blacks coach

New Zealand

'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller

29 Oct 03:29 AM

Rugby World Cup

'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card

29 Oct 01:36 AM

New Zealand

Bok joy for brekkie: Hawke’s Bay Springboks fans celebrate World Cup victory as Kiwis gracious in defeat

29 Oct 01:17 AM

Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks defeated in heartbreaking final

Rugby World Cup

Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks

28 Oct 09:35 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final

New Zealand

All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final

27 Oct 05:49 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show

New Zealand|Crime

All Blacks name team, change of plans and temperatures plummet | Focus Morning Bulletin October 27, 2023

Sport|Cricket

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview October 26

Sport

Beauden 'Maestro' Parrot predicts the result of All Blacks v South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup 2023

New Zealand

Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing

25 Oct 11:24 PM

New Zealand

McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka

25 Oct 11:18 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: How Springboks plan to defeat All Blacks in World Cup final ‘spectacle’

New Zealand

Paris rugby fever, how war could affect petrol prices and Cyclone Lola | Focus Morning Bulletin October 25, 2023

Rugby

Beyond the Game: Behind the scenes at the Rugby World Cup

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks on defusing Springbok ‘bomb squad’ and emotional evening with senior players

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: The Kiwi bar in Paris serving rugby fans a slice of home

Rugby

Beyond the Game: Springboks address Bongi Mbonambi allegations

Sport|Rugby

Beyond The Game: All Blacks begin final training as South Africa battle racial slur drama

New Zealand

World Cup prep begins, lightrail’s price tag and mosque attack inquest | Focus Morning Bulletin October 24, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks march into World Cup final

Sport

Beyond the Game: All Blacks fans react to Rugby World Cup semi-finals win

New Zealand

Semifinal showdowns, government negotiations and upward economic growth | Focus Morning Bulletin 20 October, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Argentina exchange last words before semifinal clash

Sport

Beauden Parrot has a craving for barbecue

New Zealand

Hawke's Bay-based Argentina fans believe '100 percent' Pumas can lift the trophy

18 Oct 09:35 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Argentina preview show

New Zealand

Rugby World Cup heats up in Paris, counting of special votes continues and new speed cameras set to be installed in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin 18 October, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks last hurdle against Argentina to make final

Rugby World Cup

Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'

15 Oct 05:58 AM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks fight for win over Ireland

Sport|Rugby

Ireland and All Blacks fans speak about close game

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Final words between All Blacks and Ireland before quarter-final showdown

Kahu

Future XV team to help lead the future of rugby

Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Ireland preview show

New Zealand

Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders

11 Oct 10:53 PM

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New Zealand

Irish rugby hero hasn't seen memorabilia since cyclone swept through Hawke's Bay

11 Oct 05:41 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks not wanting to make unwanted history in Ireland clash

Talanoa

Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try

09 Oct 06:41 PM

New Zealand|Politics

All Blacks back in Paris, Gaza war intensifies and Labour on the offensive | Focus Morning Bulletin 10 October, 2023

Sport

Beauden Parrot takes a risk

New Zealand|Politics

All Blacks lock in Ireland, Israel at war with Hamas and could NZ have a second election | Focus Morning Bulletin 09 October, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks locked in to Ireland quarter-final clash

Sport

Beauden Parrot predicts All Blacks vs Uruguay

New Zealand|Politics

All Blacks host fans, poll results and solving cold case murders | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks give back to host city Lyon with open training

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Uruguay preview

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Ian Foster makes changes for final All Blacks pool match

Rugby

Beyond the Game: 'Harsh' review of Italy game creates selection competition for All Blacks

Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks captain Sam Cane's advice for defeated Italy

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks send message with Italy thrashing

Rugby World Cup

Beauden Parrot's bold prediction for All Blacks v Italy

28 Sep 07:55 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks gift bench to city of Lyon

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: 'Do or die' game set between All Blacks and Italy

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks join local Lyon kids in Daily Mile

Sport|Sailing

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview September 30

Rugby

Beauden Parrot goes all in predicting All Blacks vs Italy

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Italy coaches clash over 'bullying' claims

New Zealand|Politics

RWC coaches clash, Hipkins and Luxon face off in debate and Parliament braces for another protest | Focus Morning Bulletin September 28, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Tamaiti Williams ready to embrace World Cup debut

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks look ahead to Italy clash and reflect on ‘impressive’ South Africa v Ireland game

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Wales v Australia fans fill Lyon

Rugby

Beyond the Game: How the All Blacks tackle their longest-ever break between World Cup matches

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Black George Bower turns video star in new NZR+ show

New Zealand

Wild weather, Twizel blaze and airport delay | Focus Morning Bulletin September 22, 2023

New Zealand

All Blacks in Bordeaux, Labour hits new low and airport delays | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2023

Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks look ahead to ‘do or die’ game against Italy

Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks take on Bordeaux as fans flock to training

Rugby

Beyond the Game: Ethan De Groot hit with two-match ban, to miss rest of pool matches

New Zealand

All Blacks red card, wild winds and cannabis for debt | Focus Morning Bulletin September 18, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks 50th World Cup match win unpacked

Sport

Beyond the Game: Ian Foster reacts to All Blacks drubbing of Namibia

New Zealand

All Blacks set for Namibia, public service cuts and the sinkhole saga | Focus Morning Bulletin September 15, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview September 14

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks v Namibia: Beauden Parrot pecks the winner

14 Sep 04:15 AM

New Zealand

More poll pain, flood recovery and farmers feel pinch | Focus Morning Bulletin September 14, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: Plenty of changes for All Blacks revealed for Namibia

Sport

Beauden Parrot predicts outcome of All Blacks vs Namibia in the Rugby World Cup 2023

Sport

Beauden Parrot predicts outcome of All Blacks vs Namibia in the Rugby World Cup 2023

New Zealand|Politics

No panic button for All Blacks, Herald's poll of polls and could Auckland get a new stadium | Focus Morning Bulletin September 13, 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: How the All Blacks live life in Lyon

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Herald Premium Debate: Rugby World Cup

New Zealand

All Blacks in Lyon, Labour’s unpopularity and Morocco death toll | Focus Morning Bulletin September 12, 2023

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Cane won't be risked for Namibia

11 Sep 07:25 PM

Sport|Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks reflect on French defeat, ‘hungry’ to be better for Namibia clash

New Zealand|Politics

Chris Hipkins on All Blacks loss and the Warriors

Sport|Rugby

RWC 2023 All Blacks squad: Outside Backs

Sport|Rugby

RWC 2023 All Blacks squad: Midfielders

Sport|Rugby

RWC 2023 All Blacks squad: Halfbacks

Sport

Beyond the Game: France beat All Blacks in World Cup opener

Sport|Rugby

RWC 2023 All Blacks squad: First Five-eights

Sport|Rugby

RWC 2023 All Blacks squad: Props

Rugby

French fans on opening match win over All Blacks

Sport|Rugby

RWC 2023 All Blacks squad: Loose Forwards

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks v France: Beauden Parrot, our psychic bird, pecks a winner

07 Sep 05:10 PM

Rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks prepare for World Cup opener ‘like no other’

Sport|Rugby

Beauden Parrot predicts outcome of opening match in the Rugby World Cup 2023

Sport|Rugby

Beauden Parrot predicts outcome of opening match in the Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks squad naming: Barrett ruled out, Narawa heading home

06 Sep 07:15 PM

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Gregor Paul: The main concern with the All Blacks team to play France

06 Sep 06:40 PM

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John Kirwan sits down to watch 1987 RWC win for first time

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Watch: What you need to know ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023

Talanoa

Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay

30 Aug 05:00 PM

Lifestyle

Meet the women standing alongside the All Blacks

27 Aug 06:00 PM

New Zealand

Eddie Jones tears into Australian media about selections

New Zealand

Brad Weber starts for Magpies: Will it be his last game for Hawke's Bay?

10 Aug 12:13 AM

New Zealand

All Blacks show off at McLean Park - both present and future

09 Aug 03:15 AM

Rugby

Focus: All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad

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Rugby World Cup

'It's not ideal': Hobbled Retallick set for late World Cup start

07 Aug 09:17 AM

Rugby World Cup

Who's in, who's out: ABs name 33-man World Cup squad

07 Aug 07:01 AM

New Zealand

All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep

07 Aug 06:42 AM

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Recap: Who's in, who's out - All Blacks squad named for Rugby World Cup

07 Aug 05:11 AM

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Rebuilding Sports Cafe: Ric Salizzo on his new media venture with Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart

Blackadder or Finau? How could Scott Robertson's first ABs team look?

Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks must name Ardie Savea as new captain

Editorial: The loss of Carter Gordon should be Australia's wake-up call

Gregor Paul: Has NZR's $10m gamble flopped?

'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card

Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break

'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster

Revealed: Ian Foster lands first coaching role after leaving All Blacks

'Oi Peter, four more years, you ****wit' - Retallick confirms RWC sledge to Irish star

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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?

ABs coach talks after family threatened by knife-wielding man at World Cup

Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card

Ian Foster's family threatened by knife-wielding mugger at World Cup

Willie Jackson and his world cup opinions

Opinion: It's only a game and no one died

Foster's parting plea on last day as coach

'Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss

Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss

Beyond the Game: Ian Foster gives last press conference as All Blacks coach

'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller

'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card

Bok joy for brekkie: Hawke’s Bay Springboks fans celebrate World Cup victory as Kiwis gracious in defeat

Beyond the Game: All Blacks defeated in heartbreaking final

Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks

Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final

All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show

All Blacks name team, change of plans and temperatures plummet | Focus Morning Bulletin October 27, 2023

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview October 26

Beauden 'Maestro' Parrot predicts the result of All Blacks v South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup 2023

Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing

McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka

Beyond the Game: How Springboks plan to defeat All Blacks in World Cup final ‘spectacle’

Paris rugby fever, how war could affect petrol prices and Cyclone Lola | Focus Morning Bulletin October 25, 2023

Beyond the Game: Behind the scenes at the Rugby World Cup

Beyond the Game: All Blacks on defusing Springbok ‘bomb squad’ and emotional evening with senior players

Beyond the Game: The Kiwi bar in Paris serving rugby fans a slice of home

Beyond the Game: Springboks address Bongi Mbonambi allegations

Beyond The Game: All Blacks begin final training as South Africa battle racial slur drama

World Cup prep begins, lightrail’s price tag and mosque attack inquest | Focus Morning Bulletin October 24, 2023

Beyond the Game: All Blacks march into World Cup final

Beyond the Game: All Blacks fans react to Rugby World Cup semi-finals win

Semifinal showdowns, government negotiations and upward economic growth | Focus Morning Bulletin 20 October, 2023

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Argentina exchange last words before semifinal clash

Beauden Parrot has a craving for barbecue

Hawke's Bay-based Argentina fans believe '100 percent' Pumas can lift the trophy

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Argentina preview show

Rugby World Cup heats up in Paris, counting of special votes continues and new speed cameras set to be installed in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin 18 October, 2023

Beyond the Game: All Blacks last hurdle against Argentina to make final

Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'

Beyond the Game: All Blacks fight for win over Ireland

Ireland and All Blacks fans speak about close game

Beyond the Game: Final words between All Blacks and Ireland before quarter-final showdown

Future XV team to help lead the future of rugby

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Ireland preview show

Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders

Irish rugby hero hasn't seen memorabilia since cyclone swept through Hawke's Bay

Beyond the Game: All Blacks not wanting to make unwanted history in Ireland clash

Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try

All Blacks back in Paris, Gaza war intensifies and Labour on the offensive | Focus Morning Bulletin 10 October, 2023

Beauden Parrot takes a risk

All Blacks lock in Ireland, Israel at war with Hamas and could NZ have a second election | Focus Morning Bulletin 09 October, 2023

Beyond the Game: All Blacks locked in to Ireland quarter-final clash

Beauden Parrot predicts All Blacks vs Uruguay

All Blacks host fans, poll results and solving cold case murders | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2023

Beyond the Game: All Blacks give back to host city Lyon with open training

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Uruguay preview

Beyond the Game: Ian Foster makes changes for final All Blacks pool match

Beyond the Game: 'Harsh' review of Italy game creates selection competition for All Blacks

Beyond the Game: All Blacks captain Sam Cane's advice for defeated Italy

Beyond the Game: All Blacks send message with Italy thrashing

Beauden Parrot's bold prediction for All Blacks v Italy

Beyond the Game: All Blacks gift bench to city of Lyon

Beyond the Game: 'Do or die' game set between All Blacks and Italy

Beyond the Game: All Blacks join local Lyon kids in Daily Mile

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview September 30