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Rugby World Cup headlines with summaries.
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Quitting Cheika fires shot at rugby bosses
21 Oct 2019Michael Cheika has explosively lifted the lid on his broken relationship with Rugby Australia bosses after confirming he will quit as Wallabies coach at the end of the year.
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South Africa end Japan's World Cup fairytale
21 Oct 2019There was never any shortage of courage, but not even the bravest of blossoms could punch through Springbok brawn as South Africa reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals by beating Japan 26-3 and…
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Wales beat France to reach World Cup semis
21 Oct 2019Once again, a red card proved pivotal in a Rugby World Cup knockout match between Wales and France decided by just one point.
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All Blacks flanker Matt Todd out for semi-final with England
20 Oct 2019The All Blacks reserve flanker Matt Todd was injured in the quarter-final, and is unlikely to take part in next weekend's semi-final against England.
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Jones: 'I have got a soft spot for New Zealand'
20 Oct 2019England coach Eddie Jones has got his wish, with the English to face the All Blacks for a place in the Rugby World Cup final.
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Ireland captain and coach moving on after quarter-final defeat
20 Oct 2019Ireland captain Rory Best struggled to hold back tears as he bade farewell to rugby following his side's 46-14 to the All Blacks.
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Media reaction: All Blacks feasted 'like a shoal of starving piranhas'
20 Oct 2019International media have hailed the All Blacks' 46-14 quarter-final win over Ireland in Tokyo last night.
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks overcome Ireland 46-14 in Tokyo
20 Oct 2019The All Blacks have powered their way into the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup, with the two-time defending champions walloping Ireland 46-14 in their quarterfinal at Tokyo Stadium.
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Rugby World Cup: England into semis with 40-16 win over Australia
19 Oct 2019England has secured its place in the final four of the Rugby World Cup with a convincing 40-16 win over Australia in their quarterfinal match in Oita.
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As it happened: All Blacks vs Ireland
20 Oct 2019The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 46-14 in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, see how the game unfolded with live updates with Matt Chatterton and Jeremy Rees.
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All Black Savea talks visualising game, pink ring, music
19 Oct 2019All Black star Ardie Savea will run out onto the field against Ireland tonight wearing a silicone pink wedding ring and visualising how best to play. Video
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Head to head: All Blacks vs Ireland
19 Oct 2019Before the All Blacks take on Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, RNZ has broken down some of the numbers behind the the two teams.
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'Scientific evidence' that shows mullet makes Goodhue faster
19 Oct 2019Jack Goodhue says his much-maligned mullet is staying, no matter how many times his All Blacks team mates, coaches or the media tell him it is out of fashion. Video
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'Pooper' vs 'Kamikaze Kids' at World Cup
19 Oct 2019Australia's David Pocock and Michael Hooper, pioneers of the "twin opensides" approach to back-row play, will come face to face with England's copycat version in Saturday's Rugby World Cup…
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All Blacks tour diary: Controlling the message
19 Oct 2019Tension, expletives and arguments - welcome to Rugby World Cup press conferences, writes Jamie Wall.
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Rugby World Cup: 'Formidable' All Blacks await Ireland
18 Oct 2019While some of the All Black selections have left Hamish Bidwell scratching his head, he's still confident this team can beat everyone at the Rugby World Cup.
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Anxiety levels build at Rugby World Cup - who's going home?
18 Oct 2019The anxiety levels are building - can Ireland topple the All Blacks in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Tokyo? Audio
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Rugby World Cup: Spark Sport ready for quarterfinal
18 Oct 2019New Zealand rugby fans shouldn't experience streaming problems during the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland, according to Spark Sport. Audio
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First Person: 'I'm done with the rhetoric' on Japan
16 Oct 2019First Person - Comments implying Japan's RWC win over Scotland was a fluke or questioning the ethnicity of the players are uncomfortable to say the least, writes Jessie Chiang.
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Schmidt out to make more history
18 Oct 2019Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been used to making history in his six years in charge and he could make a little bit more in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against his native New Zealand.
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Steve Hansen: We might win, we might lose
18 Oct 2019All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was typically philosophical on the eve of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
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LIVE Rugby: Japan vs South Africa
19 Oct 2019Rugby World Cup quarterfinal - Can hosts Japan upset the Springboks like four years ago or will South Africa make their way to another semifinal? Follow live updates with Jeremy Rees.
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks team to play Ireland named
17 Oct 2019The All Blacks have named their least experienced midfield combo for their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match against Ireland on Saturday night in Tokyo.
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Wheel Blacks carving their own path in Japan
17 Oct 2019The Wheel Blacks are currently in Tokyo for the World Wheel Chair Rugby Challenge, going down 60-46 to Australia in their opening game.
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