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France give All Blacks a taste of their own medicine to kickstart party

The hosts rode a wave of patriotic fervour inside the Stade de France to recover from a dismal start and stun New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.

France 24

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended

France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style

The Independent UK

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France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.

Evening Standard

France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World Cup history and they could have few complaints.

The Independent UK

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Flintoff makes first public appearance since Top Gear crash

Former cricket captain seen with visible scars at England match against New Zealand after leading team in fielding drills

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Jos Buttler says England not taking any risks over fitness after heavy defeat

New Zealand ran out victors by eight wickets in the first of four one-day internationals between the two teams.

The Independent UK

Andrew Flintoff pictured for first time since Top Gear car crash

The former England captain was spotted watching England’s match against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Mitchell and Conway centuries for New Zealand make short work of England

New Zealand beat England by eight wickets as their great batting partnership left England’s bowlers floundering

The Guardian - UK

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell tons help New Zealand beat England in first ODI

This was the first ODI between the teams since the dramatic 2019 World Cup final.

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Devon Conway and Daryll Mitchell hit tons as tourists win first ODI by eight wickets

This was England’s first 50-over meeting with New Zealand since the World Cup final four years ago but if Jos Buttler’s men do go on to repeat that success in India in the coming months, it will not be remembered as the springboard.

Evening Standard

Andrew Flintoff joins up with England squad for New Zealand ODI series

The former all-rounder has kept a low profile since being injured while filming for Top Gear last December.

The Independent UK

France 27-13 New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Thomas Ramos’s kicking and tries by Damian Penaud and Melvyn Jaminet helped France inflict New Zealand’s first ever pool loss

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The Independent UK

France v New Zealand LIVE: Result and final score as All Blacks lose first ever Rugby World Cup pool game

The hosts beat the All Blacks at the Stade de France as the 2023 World Cup began with a heavyweight showdown

Evening Standard

France vs New Zealand LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 result, match stream, latest updates today

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The Hindu

Stokes, Buttler help England post 291-6 against New Zealand in first match of ODI series

Ben Stokes has marked his return to one-day internationals with a half-century

The Independent UK

Watch live: France and New Zealand fans arrive for Rugby World Cup opening match

Watch live as France and New Zealand fans arrive ahead of the Rugby World Cup opening match at the Stadium de France.

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Evening Standard

Fearless Scotland embracing daunting Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa

South Africa are flying high ahead of their title defence after crushing New Zealand at Twickenham last month

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: France talisman Antoine Dupont is relishing the expectations of a nation

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand beat England by eight wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell both blasted centuries as New Zealand turned what looked a close game into a cruise

Evening Standard

Who will get over the line? Bumper weekend for pubs as rugby fans hope England can beat the odds

The opening match of the tournament sees the hosts clash against favourites New Zealand

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup predictions: Winner, top try scorer, surprise package and more

Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France?

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

Radio France Internationale

Crunch time for France as they face All Blacks in sizzling World Cup opener

Hosts France launch their quest for a first World Cup trophy against three-time champions New Zealand on Friday night. Around 80,000 fans are expected at the Stade de France for a blockbuster start to the 10th World Cup competition and seven weeks of action featuring the planet's best rugby players.

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