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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Wales Online

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

AAP

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

On This Day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa in the Rugby World Cup

Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed a staggering performance from the Brave Blossoms.

The Independent UK

Natasha Hunt set to be highest profile omission from England squad for Rugby World Cup

Simon Middleton names his squad of 32 for the tournament in New Zealand on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Taking care of World Cup teams' desires

From ice baths to waka ama, buses to meals, the team liaison officers for the Rugby World Cup will make sure every team's needs and desires are met. Angela Walker speaks to two TLOs.,

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Wales Online

What time does England v Wales Women rugby kick off?

Wales Women take on the Red Roses in what will be their final run-out before the Rugby World Cup

Wales Online

The 32 Wales players fighting for 10 final places in the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad as trials begin

Rugby World Cup season gets under way this week and some players have everything to play for

Newsroom.co.nz

Bigger bang if Rugby World Cup sticks to north

Rugby World Cup tournament head Michelle Hooper explains why all games will be played in NZ's north, and how this will be the tipping point for change in the women's game.

Irish Mirror

What time and TV channel are Ireland playing in the Rugby World Cup Sevens?

Both the men's and women's sides will take part in the World Rugby Sevens in Cape Town on Friday morning.

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Wales Online

Rugby in mourning as much-loved commentator Willie Los'e dies suddenly in Cape Town

Los'e was in Cape Town, where he was due to cover the Sevens Rugby World Cup

Radio France Internationale

French rugby supremo Bernard Laporte faces corruption trial

Bernard Laporte, the man in charge of the French Rugby Federation, appeared in court Wednesday charged with corruption and influence-peddling – just a year out from the French-hosted Rugby World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: a year away and still entirely unpredictable

Recent results and performances in both hemispheres show the margins in international rugby have rarely been finer

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as World Cup planning thrown into disarray amid accusations and World Rugby statement

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Newcastle Herald

Tokyo to Auckland: Cyclists stop in Newcastle on 16,000km Rugby World Cup ride

"We are 10 countries in now. Been on the road 171 days, cycled 13 or 14,000 kilometres. So it has been a wild adventure."

Wales Online

Wales name team to face Canada in Women's World Cup warm-up as winger who 'trains the house down' makes debut

Ioan Cunningham's Wales side face Canada in the first of two Women's Rugby World Cup warm-ups, with the other being played against England in September

AAP

Cooper backs O'Connor for Wallabies return

Quade Cooper expects James O'Connor to rediscover his best form and force his way back into the Wallabies side before next year's Rugby World Cup.

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