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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

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France overpower All Blacks in Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb outside Paris. Two second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud in the 55th minute and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet in the 79th minute helped France to a 27-13 victory.

France 24

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

The Independent UK

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

France vs New Zealand LIVE!

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

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Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

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 power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host

The tournament can serve to balm the sport’s soul, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with the action on the pitch distracting from testing times off it

The Independent UK

Why this Rugby World Cup feels different for the vulnerable All Blacks

New Zealand have rowed back from the brink of complete catastrophe, writes Luke Baker, but they’re far from the juggernaut of old

The Independent UK

France await All Blacks test as Rugby World Cup fever reaches boiling point

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way

The Guardian - UK

Will Jordan: The All Blacks try-scoring machine set for World Cup debut

The electric outside back has endured a tough year with injuries heading into the Rugby World Cup

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Ardie Savea: All Blacks star looking to guide New Zealand back to the summit

The 29-year-old made his All Blacks debut in 2016 and has been one of the world’s best players since

France 24

'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener

France and New Zealand will run out before a sold-out Stade de France in the much-anticipated opening match of the Rugby World Cup in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis on September 8. The match is the eighth instalment in one of World Cup rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

The National (Scotland)

France ready for ‘wonderful’ World Cup opener with New Zealand – Fabien Galthie

The tournament opens on Friday with the hosts taking on the three-time champions, who beat them in the 1987 and 2011 finals.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites?

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the…

The Independent UK

Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them

The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The players to watch, the teams to back and how to tell a ruck from a scrum as the tournament kicks off in France

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: David Cormack on the All Blacks' fiefdom

On the eve of the men's Rugby World Cup, a rugby journo with the Herald huffs and puffs about the monetising of the All Blacks

The Guardian - UK

France expects: World Cup hype will be biggest weapon and great obstacle

On the eve of Friday’s clash with New Zealand, Fabien Galthié and Antoine Dupont hope belief can drive the hosts to success

The National (Scotland)

The wait is over - let the 2023 Rugby World Cup fun commence

This will be the tenth edition of the Cup and for the first time, the finals will be entirely hosted by France.

The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

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