All Blacks Beat Italy in World Cup Debut

New Zealand defeated Italy in their Pool C opener at the Marseille Velodrome, with three tries by winger Doug Howlett. The All Blacks dominated the match in tries, conversions and penalty goals.The New Zealand Herald...

Culture Crush: Rugby as Fine Art

As France gears up to host the Rugby World Cup, one museum is making a play for the eyes and ears of visiting fans: "To coincide with the September 7 to October 20 tournament, the Quai Branly museum is hosting...

All Blacks hide haka behind closed doors (AFP)

" CARDIFF (AFP) - The All Blacks performed their famous haka in their Millennium Stadium dressing room after a row with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). The New Zealanders, who beat Wales 45-10, were furious that the WRU had requested the haka be performed in between the...

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