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Beyond the Game: All Blacks look ahead to ‘do or die’ game against Italy
The All Blacks look ahead to a ‘do or die’ game against Italy and also reveal how they switch off and recharge in Bordeaux during their bye week. Video / NZ Herald

RWC2023: Spirituality, physicality and opportunities to play top-tier rugby
Daily devotions at the Fiji, Samoa and Tonga team camps are critical to all three teams.

What an All Blacks 7-1 bench split would look like
Tough decisions would have to be made in the All Blacks' forwards to copy South Africa.

'Equally awful': The World Cup of two tournaments
OPINION: This World Cup is almost playing out as two separate tournaments.

The Big League Podcast: Former Warrior on how to reach an NRL Grand FInal
Lewis Brown told the Big League Podcast what it takes to make it to the NRL's big dance.

Warriors trio voted by peers as NRL's best in 2023
Three Warriors players were named to the 2023 Players' Dream Team.

Why a Warriors win would be sweeter than the All Blacks
Kris Shannon lists five reasons why seeing the Warriors win would be sweeter than the ABs.

Springboks reveal bold strategy for Ireland clash
South Africa have unsurprisingly reverted to their strongest starting lineup.

Thousands turned away as All Blacks attract big audience
Ten thousand fans flocked to Stade Chaban-Delmas to catch a glimpse of the All Blacks.

Paul Lewis: Stat that should worry the ABs
OPINION: There is a statistic that starkly shows the biggest issue facing the All Blacks.

De Groot hit with two-match ban, to miss rest of pool matches
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has learned his World Cup fate.

Eddie v SBW: Aussie coach hits back at ABs' criticism
The Australian coach has hit back at criticism from the former All Black.

Beyond the Game: All Blacks take on Bordeaux as fans flock to training
Ten thousand fans flocked to Stade Chaban-Delmas to catch a glimpse of the All Blacks as the team sets up camp in Bordeaux for their Rugby World Cup bye week. Video / NZ Herald

Beyond the Game: Ethan De Groot hit with two-match ban, to miss rest of pool matches
All Blacks coach Ian Foster plus players Richie Mo'unga and Rieko Ioane react to Ethan de Groot's two-match ban following his independent judicial committee hearing in Paris. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport

Chris Rattue: Eddie Jones' cringeworthy nonsense has turned into a mess
OPINION: Fiji beating Australia at the World Cup wasn't even that much of an upset.

Gregor Paul: The unlikely All Black who is now their most integral player
OPINION: The men with the least glamorous roles are set to be cast as the biggest assets.

'They should be throwing baguettes': Eddie Jones responds to boos after Fiji upset
The appearance of Eddie Jones’ face on the big screen was greeted by boos.

England get bonus point win over Japan
England have all but booked a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

'Do or die': Fiji stun Australia
Fiji produced a major upset with their first win over Australia since 1954.

Fiji's upset win over Australia: How the world reacted
The Flying Fijians have beaten Australia for the first time in 69 years.

Springboks gamble in naming injury replacement
The Springboks have a front-row gamble for their title defense in France.

South Africa v Romania score: Job done as South Africa thumps Romania
All of South Africa’s plans came together at the Rugby World Cup this morning.

Live updates: South Africa v Romania
Live updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Romania in Bordeaux.

'Unbelievable of them': All Blacks' touching gesture to injured Namibian star
What the All Blacks did for the player injured during their clash.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks have earned a reputation - now time to lose it
They don’t want to be the bad boys of the world game, but they have a discipline problem.

Le Cup newsletter: Pick 'em, play 'em - Here's hoping Blackadder gets game time
OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.

Chris Rattue: For a TV viewer, the concept of the Rugby World Cup is on life support
OPINION: It can sound like a World Cup, but it isn't one, writes Chris Rattue.