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All Blacks suffer double injury blow ahead of World Cup opener against France

The All Blacks will be without Jordie Barrett for Friday's Rugby World Cup opener against France, while tragedy has struck for winger Emoni Narawa, who has been ruled out of the tournament altogether.

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Can the Springboks win the 2023 Rugby World Cup? The main contenders to lift the trophy

We take a look at our tournament favourites for the Rugby World Cup kicking off in France on September 10. And just where about do the Springboks feature?

Cheslin Kolbe

Springboks receive warm Rugby World Cup welcome in Toulon

Reigning champions South Africa received a wonderful welcome to the World Cup in France during a lavish ceremony held at La Tour Royale in Toulon on Monday.

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France edge out Scotland after thrilling battle

A late penalty from Thomas Ramos helped France claw their way to a 30-27 victory over a stubborn Scotland in Saint-Etienne on Saturday night.

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Scotland hit back with 14 men to down France in World Cup warm-up

Scotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 24-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.

France win 2022 Six Nations

Six Nations to use AI to stop online abuse

Six Nations Rugby will use Arwen AI technology to protect its online community and combat hate speech.

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