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Savvy sevens stars balance out green Black Ferns

The Black Ferns' scarcity of test caps may have left them exposed in an emotional Rugby World Cup opener, Jim Kayes writes. But their experienced sevens stars who've come to the rescue.

Newsroom.co.nz

French chief of 2023 Rugby World Cup fired for 'management by terror'

The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Claude Atcher, was removed from his position Tuesday by tournament organisers after he was suspended in August by France's sports minister due to "alarming managerial practices".

Radio France Internationale

Rugby World Cup 2023 chief axed after presiding over ‘climate of terror’

Claude Atcher had already been suspended in August following an internal investigation

The Independent UK

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Tonight's rugby news as two clubs target Dan Biggar and Vunipola 'not a dirty player'

Biggar will become a free agent next summer and is looking to join a new club after the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Wales Online

Scots heartbroken after losing to late Welsh penalty at Rugby World Cup

AN 84th-minute penalty from Wales’ Keira Bevan denied Scotland a share of the spoils in their first match at the Rugby World Cup finals for 12…

The National (Scotland)

The undeniable power of a crowd

LockerRoom writer Merryn Anderson joined the massive, but mannerly, crowd at Eden Park to watch her first games of women's rugby - and will never forget what she witnessed.

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Could magical moment in sport ignite new era?

A thrilling Black Ferns' win and a record-smashing crowd to open the Rugby World Cup should kickstart a new era for the game - and for women's sport, Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Women’s rugby: France defeat South Africa in World Cup opening match

Star scrum-half Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.

France 24

Wallaroos scare NZ but suffer at World Cup

New Zealand have come from three tries down to defeat Australia on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.

AAP

Australia's Wallaroos fall to New Zealand's Black Ferns 41-17 at women's Rugby World Cup

Despite holding a comfortable lead during the first half, the Wallaroos go down 41-17 to reigning champions New Zealand, as the women's Rugby World Cup kicks off in Auckland.

ABC News

All you need to know: The Rugby World Cup

It's time! After five years' wait, the Rugby World Cup finally gets underway at Eden Park today. Here's our guide to get you started on the five-week tournament in Aotearoa.

Newsroom.co.nz

Scotland 'moving in right direction' ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup

FIVE years have passed since the last women’s Rugby World Cup was held, but in that time the sport has evolved by light years. Or at least, that…

The National (Scotland)

Tui in rugby's Kauri paying it forward

Rugby helped Tui McGeorge to rise out of a dark place in her life. Now the Northland Kauri player is giving back to the sport, as a volunteer at the Rugby World Cup.

Newsroom.co.nz

Rugby World Cup 2021: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV

The tournament kicks off on 8 October

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Abby Dow named on bench for England’s Rugby World Cup opener

Abby Dow could cap a remarkable recovery from injury after being named on the bench for England’s opening World Cup game against Fiji

Newsroom.co.nz

Sparkplug Kendra ignites Black Ferns

After years of knock-backs and disappointment, resilient No.7 Kendra Reynolds has powered her way into the Black Ferns to defend the Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

Lionesses can inspire England to Rugby World Cup success, says Maggie Alphonsi

The Red Roses head into the tournament in New Zealand as overwhelming favourites, currently on a world-record winning streak

Wales Online

Wales announce three summer matches and play England three times in six months

Wales will play three 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches

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Women thrashing men with global rugby contest

While the men are squabbling, Jim Kayes says, women's rugby has made a huge leap ahead starting an annual global competition, WXV, in 2023 - which should make the Rugby World Cup even stronger.

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Kiwi rugby player makes Wright choice for Scotland

Kiwi-born Molly Wright has returned home to play for Scotland against the Black Ferns in the Rugby World Cup. She's travelled a long, winding road from Reefton to Edinburgh and back

Newsroom.co.nz

Rugby World Cup champ gone to the dogs

The star of the Black Ferns side who won the 2002 Rugby World Cup, Monique Hirovanaa now defends NZ's borders as a dog handler.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: RFU defend decision to fly England Women in economy despite men travelling first class

The RFU has defended its decision to fly World Cup favourites England out to the women’s World Cup in New Zealand in economy class in contrast to their male counterparts.

AAP

Crowd record set for Women's Rugby WC

The triple-header Rugby World Cup opening matchday next month will break the world record for most fans at a women's rugby match.

Newsroom.co.nz

Putting women's rugby on the world stage

With the Rugby World Cup getting underway next month, The Detail takes a closer look at what it means for the women's game.

Newsroom.co.nz

Wayne Smith: Avalanche uncovers gold mine

Rugby's professor Wayne Smith tells Jim Kayes where he's worried for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup defence and why coaching them is one of the best things he's done.

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