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Hardwick happy to be part of Namibia rugby plans

With his Wallabies career thwarted by injury and then coach Dave Rennie, Rebels flanker Richard Hardwick is now set to play with Namibia at the Rugby World Cup.

AAP

Female players double after Black Ferns victory

A new surge of Kiwi women and girls have signed up to play rugby this winter in the wake of New Zealand's World Cup triumph. And a Black Ferns legend and former Governor-General will work to ensure they stay playing. Suzanne McFadden reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Wallabies assistant coach McKellar quits months before World Cup

Sydney (AFP) - Wallabies forwards coach Dan McKellar quit Wednesday just months before the Rugby World Cup and will reportedly take the top job at English Premiership side Leicester.

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Foster says 'highly unlikely' to stay as All Blacks coach in 2024

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks coach Ian Foster admitted Wednesday it was "highly unlikely" that he would be in charge next year, as speculation grows in New Zealand about his future.

AFP

All talk about the Women's Game

A new sports talk show made for women, by women, makes its debut on Sky this week, hoping to capitalise on the nation's zeal for the world champion Black Ferns. Suzanne McFadden writes.

Newsroom.co.nz

Paris transport to hire thousands in preparation for Olympic rush

The Paris regional transit authority is seeking to hire thousands of employees to beef up services in time for the Rugby World Cup later this year and the summer Olympic Games in 2024. The authority says 6,600 jobs are available.

Radio France Internationale

Veteran Irish backrow forward O'Mahony commits to third World Cup campaign

Dublin (AFP) - Peter O'Mahony said on Monday Ireland's incredible journey under head coach Andy Farrell since the 2019 Rugby World Cup had been the pivotal factor in him signing a year long extension to his present contract.

AFP

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Paris transport to hire thousands to get in shape for Olympics

Paris (AFP) - The Paris regional transit authority said Monday that it was seeking to hire thousands of employees to beef up services in time for the coming Rugby World Cup this year and the summer Olympics in 2024.

AFP

Hooper says he's open to resuming as Wallabies captain

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says he'd be willing to lead Australia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup if new coach Eddie Jones came calling.

AAP

Chicago Hounds looking to build a sustainable franchise

The Hounds, a first-year team in Major League Rugby, begin play Saturday and are hoping to be in a position to capitalize on the 2031 Rugby World Cup coming to the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times

Where is she now? Black Fern Dianne Kahura

Unbeaten in the black jersey and still a try-scoring record-holder, Dianne Kahura told the Black Ferns to play without inhibitions before last year's Rugby World Cup. She tells Adam Julian she was proud to see them heed her advice.

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Spanish airline Volotea adds flights from Cardiff Airport for Rugby World Cup

The Spanish airline will be offering two direct flights ahead of Wales’ deciding matches against Australia and Georgia

Birmingham Post

Ireland beats France 32-19 in Dublin to lead Six Nations tournament ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup

Ireland and France play out a gripping Six Nations encounter in Dublin between the top two ranked men's sides, seven months out from the Rugby World Cup, and the men in green get the win.

ABC News

Bunting takes over women's rugby world champions New Zealand

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand on Friday put Allan Bunting in charge of the Black Ferns, the women's Rugby World Cup champions.

AFP

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Savea says All Blacks will 'grow' from humbling defeats

Wellington (AFP) - A string of home defeats shattered the All Blacks' aura of invincibility but talisman Ardie Savea tells AFP that the three-time champions will find a "fix" before this year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks heading to Japan

Wellington (AFP) - Veteran New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick on Wednesday joined the exodus of All Blacks signing to play for Japanese clubs in 2024 following the Rugby World Cup.

Wales Online

Sam Warburton names the 'insanely powerful' Wales pack Gatland will pick next year

Warren Gatland doesn't have the luxury of time as he tries to turn Wales around in time for the Rugby World Cup

AFP

Dupont's France have World Cup on their minds ahead of Italy Six Nations clash

Rome (AFP) - France captain Antoine Dupont said Saturday this year's Rugby World Cup on home soil is on his team's minds on the eve of starting their defence of the Six Nations title.

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Manchester Evening News

Six Nations 2023 fixtures: TV channel and schedule for every match in the USA

The Six Nations gets underway this weekend, with England hoping to return to form ahead of the Rugby World Cup in the Autumn.

ABC News

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says the Rugby World Cup will be won by the team that adapts best to the volatility of world rugby

New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he has only one focus, priming the Australian team for a "smash-and-grab" project to win the Rugby World Cup — and says the team that adapts best to the changes in world rugby will triumph.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, signings, singing and a sacking

Who went up in price? Who bowed out? Who is unmentionable?

AFP

Australian rugby great Giteau hangs up boots aged 40

Sydney (AFP) - Matt Giteau has announced he is retiring aged 40 after a career in which he won 103 caps, but he may be remembered more for 'Giteau's Law' which was key to the Wallabies reaching the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.

AFP

Rugby World Cup organisers foresee record profits

Paris (AFP) - "All the signals are green" for the Rugby World Cup in France, organising committee president Jacques Rivoal told AFP in an interview, adding that he anticipated record profits.

AFP

Fiji head coach Cotter quits seven months before Rugby World Cup

Suva (Fiji) (AFP) - Fiji are looking for a new head coach seven months before the Rugby World Cup after New Zealander Vern Cotter resigned on Thursday because of "personal reasons".

AFP

Sexton key to unlocking Irish Six Nations and World Cup success: MacNeill

Paris (AFP) - Ireland winning the Six Nations title will not have a direct impact on their hopes of finally reaching at least the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, but the key to both is Johnny Sexton remaining fit, according to former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill.

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