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Every time France have played New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup

A brief history of every Rugby World Cup meeting between France and New Zealand as they prepare for an eighth – and possibly a ninth – match in 2023New Zealand's Richie McCaw tackles Thierry Dusautoir of France in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)France v New Zealand kicks off the 2023 Rugby World Cup tonight. It’s a match-up with history, in all senses …Continue reading »

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The Bastien Chalureau racism controversy on eve of World Cup explained

The second row's call up to the France squad following Paul Willemse's injury has sparked an outcry in FranceFrance lock Bastien Chalureau's call-up has sparked controversy on the eve of the World Cup (Getty Images)French rugby is embroiled in a new controversy on the eve of the Rugby World Cup, after head coach Fabien …Continue reading »

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Watch: Ronan O’Gara in touchline scuffle with Clermont’s Benjamin Urdapilleta

La Rochelle manager Ronan O’Gara was shoved twice by Clermont fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta as ball flies into touchBenjamin Urdapilleta shoved Ronan O'Gara during Clermont's Top 14 match against La Rochelle. Image: Canal Plus broadcast screengrabLa Rochelle are to demand that disciplinary officials take action after their head coach Ronan O’Gara was involved in a …Continue reading »

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