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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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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.

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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

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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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

Wales announce three summer matches and play England three times in six months

Wales will play three 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches

Wales Online

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.

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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

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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.

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.

AAP

Crowd record set for Women's Rugby WC

The triple-header Rugby World Cup opening matchday next month will break the world record for most fans at a women's rugby match.

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Putting women's rugby on the world stage

With the Rugby World Cup getting underway next month, The Detail takes a closer look at what it means for the women's game.

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Wayne Smith: Avalanche uncovers gold mine

Rugby's professor Wayne Smith tells Jim Kayes where he's worried for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup defence and why coaching them is one of the best things he's done.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa in the Rugby World Cup

Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed a staggering performance from the Brave Blossoms.

The Independent UK

Natasha Hunt set to be highest profile omission from England squad for Rugby World Cup

Simon Middleton names his squad of 32 for the tournament in New Zealand on Tuesday

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Taking care of World Cup teams' desires

From ice baths to waka ama, buses to meals, the team liaison officers for the Rugby World Cup will make sure every team's needs and desires are met. Angela Walker speaks to two TLOs.,

Wales Online

What time does England v Wales Women rugby kick off?

Wales Women take on the Red Roses in what will be their final run-out before the Rugby World Cup

Wales Online

The 32 Wales players fighting for 10 final places in the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad as trials begin

Rugby World Cup season gets under way this week and some players have everything to play for

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Bigger bang if Rugby World Cup sticks to north

Rugby World Cup tournament head Michelle Hooper explains why all games will be played in NZ's north, and how this will be the tipping point for change in the women's game.

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