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New Zealand 28 Ireland 24 By Liam Napier at Stade de France Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks as they stride one step closer to their pursuit of cathartic World Cup redemption. The 78,000 at Stade de France – a sea of green and pockets of black – were treated to a class contest, … Read more
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By Liam Napier in Bordeaux If Jason Ryan had his way, Shannon Frizell would be ensconced in the All Blacks for many years to come. Frizell is instead among a core of influential All Blacks preparing to depart New Zealand rugby following the World Cup in France. Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea have signed one-season … Read more
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has shared a health update on her boyfriend after he was rushed to hospital in Italy recently. It comes as the singer, 30, recently underwent urgent tests just weeks after being forced to cancel his South American tour because of a ‘serious kidney infection’. Taking to TikTok on Tuesday Kate offered an … Read more
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By Liam Napier in Lyon Tentatively positive news on the reinforcement front for the All Blacks, with Jordie Barrett pushing to return for their second World Cup pool match. Barrett missed the All Blacks’ first World Cup pool defeat in history due to a niggly knee injury. His absence was keenly felt in the 27-13 … Read more
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The All Blacks were too good for the Springboks in their last outing in July. Photosport By Liam Napier in London For all the risk attached to throwing leading figures into a typically brutal confrontation with the Springboks, the All Blacks will reinstate their first-choice side for their final pre-World Cup test. One school of … Read more