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Les Bleus in a sea of black: French fans gather at waterfront

One cafe is even selling French pastry packs, while All Blacks fans pack out city bars.

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

The NZ Herald & Newstalk ZB team are on the ground in Paris with the All Blacks and France as they prepare for a Rugby World Cup opener 'like no other'. Video / NZ Herald

Le Cup: All Blacks and Ian Foster confront foreign climate

OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.

'Notre histoire': French newspaper set the tone for RWC opener

L'Equipe have left nothing to the imagination as to the French mood.

All Blacks could go different path to replace Chiefs back

Emoni Narawa's World Cup campaign is over before it began.

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

The All Blacks have made some interesting changes ahead of the World Cup opener.

'Patently ridiculous': Why Rugby World Cup draw makes no sense

OPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.

How the All Blacks can adapt to losing their most irreplaceable player

OPINION: Jordie Barrett is the one player for whom they don't have a straight replacement.

First look into Paris’ rugby ball-shaped fan village on the Seine

Rugby gets pride of place with a 39,000-person village at Place de la Concorde.

'Unusual space': All Blacks and Ian Foster confront World Cup worries

Can the All Blacks win the World Cup? It's a question never asked at this juncture before.

Gregor Paul: Why real winner of rugby's Nations Championship won't be NZ

Agreement has all but been reached to launch the Nations Championship in 2026.

French travellers will be out in force cheering at Eden Park semi-final

World Cup a real bonus for French travellers spending a year in New Zealand.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Eagerly-awaited feature match in Whangārei this weekend

England have named a strong run-on side against France for the clash in Whangārei.

Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games

Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.

Intriguing selection calls: All Blacks confirm changes for season-defining test

Changes are coming for the All Blacks' final test of the year.

21 players unavailable: All Blacks opponent hit with crisis ahead of test

Wales could be without more than 20 players for the All Blacks test later this month.