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Argentina v New Zealand semi-final: Rugby World Cup 2023 match preview, team news, kick-off time
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Thursday, 19 October 2023 08:23
New Zealand will aim to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final on Friday against an Argentina side seeking to make their first.The All Blacks, who have won the World Cup three times, reached the last four with an epic win over Ireland in one of their greatest performances.The Pumas, beaten by England in the pool stage, overcame a 10-point…
WXV1: England 42-7 Australia - Red Roses make winning start in Wellington
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Friday, 20 October 2023 01:11
England beat Australia 42-7 to make a winning start to WXV1, the new global tournament in women's rugby.The Red Roses, currently top of the world rankings, secured a bonus point before half-time in Wellington.Hannah Botterman, Ella Wyrwas, captain Marlie Packer and Jess Breach all crossed in the first 40 minutes.Packer and Megan Jones added further scores for England, while Ashley…
WXV: How does new tournament work, which teams are playing and when are matches?
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Thursday, 12 October 2023 04:02
Rugby's new global tournament - the women's WXV competition - starts on Friday with Scotland and Ireland both in action.The three-tier competition, which will be staged in South Africa, Dubai and New Zealand over three weeks, aims to offer consistent annual fixtures for sides outside of World Cup years."WXV will be a truly global tournament," said Sally Horrox, World Rugby's…
Rucks and Riches: English rugby 'at rock bottom and trying to move ourselves out'
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Thursday, 19 October 2023 23:02
The past 12 months have been a sobering time for domestic professional rugby union in England.Just under a year ago, the English Premiership had 13 teams. Now, there are 10.London Irish,Wasps and Worcester have all gone into administration, and last month Championship title-holders Jersey Reds ceased trading.Why are so many clubs failing? Is this rock bottom? Or is there more…
England v Australia: John Mitchell era to begin before WXV1 opener
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Wednesday, 18 October 2023 23:29
England's transition from former head coach Simon Middleton to his successor John Mitchell has lasted close to six months but will soon be complete.Mitchell is set to join up with England's women on Thursday, after his role as defence coach for Japan's men's team ended with a pool-stage exit at the Rugby World Cup in France.Interim head coach Louis Deacon…
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Thursday, 19 October 2023 10:29
England v South Africa: Maro Itoje urges team-mates to seize day to upset Springboks
Thursday, 19 October 2023 13:58
Rugby World Cup: Argentina caught in path of All Blacks juggernaut
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 09:56
Argentina v New Zealand: Mark Telea back for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup semi-final
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 08:26
England v South Africa: 'I will fall over backwards if South Africa lose' - Stransky
Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:00
Argentina vs New Zealand: Michael Cheika aims to guide Pumas to first Rugby World Cup final
Thursday, 19 October 2023 00:32
England v South Africa: Springboks name unchanged side to face England in Rugby World Cup semi-final
Thursday, 19 October 2023 04:16
England v South Africa: Freddie Steward, Joe Marler and George Martin to start in World Cup semi-final
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 23:11
WXV1: Wales 'not here just to turn up' - Georgia Evans
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 09:24
England v South Africa: Kevin Sinfield says Ben Earl would be close to a World XV
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 02:57
Rugby World Cup 2023: Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui ready to step down
Monday, 16 October 2023 16:01
Rudie van Vuuren: Meet the 'Doc' who played at World Cups in two sports
Monday, 16 October 2023 23:41
Eddie Jones: Australia coach says 'I'm staying' and denies link with Japan
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 01:50
England v Australia: Scrum-half Ella Wyrwas makes first start for Red Roses in WXV1
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 03:46
Rugby World Cup 2023: Are South Africa even better than 2019 world champions?
Monday, 16 October 2023 03:41
Peter O'Mahony unsure if he will play on for Ireland after World Cup exit
Monday, 16 October 2023 05:22
England v South Africa: Owen Farrell criticism unfair, says Richard Wigglesworth
Monday, 16 October 2023 04:47
Matt Dawson column: England were great against Fiji; they will need more for South Africa
Sunday, 15 October 2023 13:06
England 30-24 Fiji: Steve Borthwick praises 'written-off' side after making World Cup semi-final
Sunday, 15 October 2023 16:27
France 28-29 South Africa: Ruthless Springboks edge out France in epic World Cup contest
Sunday, 15 October 2023 15:13