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Flamboyant Italy pull away to beat USA at women's Rugby World Cup

Whangarei (New Zealand) (AFP) - Italy produced some backline brilliance to beat the United States 22-10 in their women's Rugby World Cup opening clash in Whangarei on Sunday.

AFP

Could magical moment in sport ignite new era?

A thrilling Black Ferns' win and a record-smashing crowd to open the Rugby World Cup should kickstart a new era for the game - and for women's sport, Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Big guns deliver in record-breaking opening to women's Rugby World Cup

Auckland (AFP) - England and France romped to big wins while hosts New Zealand survived a mighty scare on Saturday in front of a record crowd on the opening day of the women's Rugby World Cup.

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Women’s rugby: France defeat South Africa in World Cup opening match

Star scrum-half Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.

France 24

Wallaroos scare NZ but suffer at World Cup

New Zealand have come from three tries down to defeat Australia on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.

AAP

Australia's Wallaroos fall to New Zealand's Black Ferns 41-17 at women's Rugby World Cup

Despite holding a comfortable lead during the first half, the Wallaroos go down 41-17 to reigning champions New Zealand, as the women's Rugby World Cup kicks off in Auckland.

ABC News

England, France romp to wins on first day of women's Rugby World Cup

Auckland (AFP) - Hot favourites England opened their women's Rugby World Cup campaign in imperious style by crushing Fiji 84-19 while France were also convincing winners on day one on Saturday.

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France outclass South Africa in women's Rugby World Cup opener

Auckland (AFP) - Star scrum-half Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.

AFP

All you need to know: The Rugby World Cup

It's time! After five years' wait, the Rugby World Cup finally gets underway at Eden Park today. Here's our guide to get you started on the five-week tournament in Aotearoa.

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'Let emotions flow' in front of record women's Rugby World Cup crowd

Auckland (AFP) - Powerhouses England, France and New Zealand will "embrace" the record 40,000 sell-out crowd set to watch the opening day of the women's Rugby World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday.

AFP

Scotland 'moving in right direction' ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup

FIVE years have passed since the last women’s Rugby World Cup was held, but in that time the sport has evolved by light years. Or at least, that…

The National (Scotland)

Tui in rugby's Kauri paying it forward

Rugby helped Tui McGeorge to rise out of a dark place in her life. Now the Northland Kauri player is giving back to the sport, as a volunteer at the Rugby World Cup.

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Rugby World Cup 2021: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV

The tournament kicks off on 8 October

The Independent UK

Woodman to Scarratt: Five to watch at the women's Rugby World Cup

Wellington (AFP) - The women's Rugby World Cup begins Saturday in New Zealand with the hosts and England, who are on a record 25-match winning streak, among the favourites.

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England hot favourites at record-breaking women's Rugby World Cup

Wellington (AFP) - Confident England are red-hot favourites but holders and hosts New Zealand will have a point to prove when the women's Rugby World Cup starts on Saturday in record-breaking fashion.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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

AFP

Women's Rugby World Cup set to smash attendance record

Wellington (AFP) - The record attendance for a women's Rugby World Cup match is set to be broken after New Zealand organisers said Friday more than 30,000 tickets have been sold for the opening day.

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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.

AFP

'Bigger than Rugby World Cup': Scotland ready for cycling worlds

Wollongong (Australia) (AFP) - Scottish cycling chiefs said on Sunday that preparing to host the biggest ever world championships in Glasgow next year was a "scary" prospect, but a huge opportunity for the country.

Evening Standard

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.

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