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Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: Five burning questions ahead of the All Blacks' pool clash with Italy

ANALYSIS: Ian Foster's men face a number of challenges to get their World Cup bid back on track after their week away from coalface in Bordeaux.

ANALYSIS: A brilliant display in his World Cup debut, and maiden test start, surely now has the 22-year-old at No 2 in the halfback queue.

The New Zealand front-rower will miss the rest of RWC pool play after his World Rugby judiciary hearing in Paris.

There will likely be changes to Ian Foster's side when they attempt to bounce back from a historic defeat to France. Here's what you need to know.

ANALYSIS: The first round of the Rugby World Cup is in the books and it’s clear that the All Blacks have work to do. 

Rugby World Cups bring their own level of pressure and they didn’t cope with it against France in the second half.

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Rugby World Cup: Five burning questions ahead of the All Blacks' pool clash with Italy

ANALYSIS: Ian Foster's men face a number of challenges to get their World Cup bid back on track after their week away from coalface in Bordeaux.

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Rugby World Cup: Ireland too good for South Africa in pulsating match in Paris

Ireland's 13-8 victory means the All Blacks are likely to face the Irish in their World Cup quarterfinal next month.

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'Gutted' Eddie Jones apologises with Wallabies' World Cup in tatters after record loss to Wales

"I haven't coached well enough", Eddie Jones admits with the wounded Wallabies set to crash out of the tournament.

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Tom Curry's red was the fastest in World Cup history but didn't prevent a George Ford masterclass reminiscent of Jonny Wilkinson, according to English media.

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Fiji's superstar wing Semi Radradra will curse himself for losing the ball in the dying moments, because a famous win beckoned.

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Here, we look back over the tournament's rich 36-year history, picking out some memorable moments and key figures from the past and present.

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The draw for this year’s men’s Rugby World Cup was based on rankings that are nearly four years old.

The upshot – by the luck of the draw – is a lopsided tournament where only two of the world’s five best teams, based on the updated rankings, can make the semifinals. 

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The Springboks may be New Zealand rugby’s all-time arch foes, but the All Blacks-France rivalry is the greatest in Rugby World Cup history.

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We asked our team of Stuff rugby writers for their predictions as they prepare to bring you all the tournament news, reaction, analysis, opinion and live match coverage.

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ANALYSIS: The Rugby World Cup kicks off with a clash between the All Blacks and France on Saturday morning (NZT).
But, who are the players likely to take the tournament by storm?

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The men selected for every country playing in France have been confirmed in groups of 33.