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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby World Cup

England shift pressure on to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup final

The Red Roses will be looking to extend a 30-match winning run when they take on the tournament hosts

The Independent UK

England’s Marlie Packer: ‘As soon as I cross that line a switch goes in me’

No-nonsense flanker says it’s ‘all or nothing’ for England in their Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

The Kendra and Ruby Show

At opposite ends of their Black Ferns careers, Kendra Cocksedge and Ruby Tui have a special bond - so it's fitting they had the final word before going into battle for the Rugby World Cup title.

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Rugby World Cup 2025 hosts England to play pivotal role in sport

New Zealand take on the Red Roses in this year’s World Cup title clash, with kick-off at 6:30 AM in the UK on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England’s Thompson and Aitchison to face New Zealand in World Cup final

England head coach Simon Middleton has included Lydia Thompson and Holly Aitchison in his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Cokayne ready for school reunion in heat of Rugby World Cup final battle

English-born hooker, who grew up in New Zealand, will face two Feilding High School friends in Saturday’s final at Eden Park

The Guardian - UK

The poi phenomenon

As sought-after as a finals ticket, poi have caught Rugby World Cup fans in a whirl. Suzanne McFadden looks at how a small round ball became a highlight of the tournament, uniting ages, cultu

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Celebrating 3 contrasts in women's rugby

Better behaved crowds, honest and open athletes, and a more thrilling game are among the fan observations of women's rugby Toni Bruce has collected at RWC2021 over the past month.

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Yearly events could be the shot in the arm Auckland needs

With the Rugby World Cup over next week, how reliant can Auckland’s economic recovery be on a steady schedule of international events?

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Black Ferns boogie to the big dance

Music, fun and laughter have helped the Black Ferns reach the Rugby World Cup final this weekend. And Jim Kayes believes they must keep playing to have fun - and victory will come with it.

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‘We’ve got to win three games in Dubai’: US Eagles face last Rugby World Cup chance

If the Americans are to avoid missing the finals for the first time since 1995, Bryce Campbell’s team must beat Kenya, Hong Kong and Portugal on successive weekends

The Guardian - US

Incredible Abby Dow takes England past Canada into World Cup final with New Zealand

England defeated Canada 26-19 in a semi-final thriller at Eden Park and will now face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand edge France 25-24 in Rugby World Cup thriller – as it happened

Carolina Drouin misses last-minute penalty as New Zealand pip France by a point to make it through to the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Canada 19-26 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A place in the final against New Zealand or France was up for grabs. Read Sarah Rendell’s account of how England won a thriller

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The women running Eden Park

On the eve the Rugby World Cup semifinals, Suzanne McFadden goes behind the scenes of Eden Park - with its frozen chips and handmade poi waiting for the crowds - and meets the women in charge.

The Independent UK

What time is England vs Canada? How to watch Rugby World Cup semi-final online and on TV

Everything you need to know as the Red Roses look to extend their winning run to 30 matches

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Where is she now? Helen Mahon-Stroud

In a string of firsts, Black Fern Helen Mahon-Stroud was the first NZ women’s rugby captain, who scored the first try in the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1991.

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World Cup fans help vulnerable girls play rugby

As girls across NZ are captured by the Rugby World Cup, and Black Ferns role models, girls in vulnerable communities throughout the Pacific are being given a chance to pick up an oval ball.

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup sacrifices set up Canada for semi-final with England

Emily Tuttosi on how teammates have given up jobs and homes to follow their dreams after Covid hit preparations

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Black Ferns teach Ted how to dance

Pensioners Wayne Smith and Sir Graham Henry are proud to have helped lift another NZ team into a Rugby World Cup semi. And they explain how a Black Ferns victory could change players' lives.

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How the Black Ferns can beat France

Rain, rain, go away, Black Ferns fans will be singing, to help the home side blast past defence queens France, and into the Rugby World Cup final, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

The Guardian - UK

England defeat Australia 41-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallaroos were unable to stop the rampant Red Roses, with England winning 41-5 en route to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Find out how it happened with Sarah Rendell

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 55-3 Wales: Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Portia Woodman becomes the highest try scorer in Rugby World Cup history as New Zealand demolish Wales to march on to the semi-final against France

Wales Online

Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: Fixtures, UK kick-off times and TV channel info

The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has reached the knockout stages

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Black Ferns No.8 sets pace for All Blacks XV brother

Powering her way into the Black Ferns No.8 jersey for the RWC quarterfinals, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u is one step ahead of her brother, on his way to play on the first All Blacks XV tour.

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