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![A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
![ABs coach talks after family threatened by knife-wielding man at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
ABs coach talks after family threatened by knife-wielding man at World Cup
Ian Foster says the incident didn't impact his family's time in Paris.
![Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
Sam Cane will have to wait a bit longer to play for his new club.
![Ian Foster's family threatened by knife-wielding mugger at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ian Foster's family threatened by knife-wielding mugger at World Cup
It is unknown whether an official complaint was made to the police.
![Willie Jackson and his world cup opinions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Willie Jackson and his world cup opinions
Willie Jackson calls into Jason Pines show to share his views on the Rugby World Cup final. Video / Newstalk ZB
![Opinion: It's only a game and no one died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: It's only a game and no one died
OPINION: There were so many winners at the Rugby World Cup, writes Tommy Wilson.
![Foster's parting plea on last day as coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Foster's parting plea on last day as coach
Ian Foster is calling on World Rugby to make a crucial change to the game.
!['Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss
Spectators described the final as 'intense' and 'gutting'.
![Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss
“I don’t recall any game where the captain was sent off like that.”
!['S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Cane: 'Obviously so many s*** emotions, on a personal level and on behalf of the team.'
![Bok joy for brekkie: Hawke’s Bay Springboks fans celebrate World Cup victory as Kiwis gracious in defeat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bok joy for brekkie: Hawke’s Bay Springboks fans celebrate World Cup victory as Kiwis gracious in defeat
All Blacks fans were served defeat.
![Beyond the Game: All Blacks defeated in heartbreaking final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beyond the Game: All Blacks defeated in heartbreaking final
The All Blacks fell just short of their Rugby World Cup ambitions in a disappointing final that saw captain Sam Cane sent off in the first half. Cheree Kinnear and Elliott Smith unpack all the action from Stade de France. Video / NZ Herald / Sky Sport
![Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks
After shocking the world to reach the final, the All Blacks fell short in the pinnacle.
![Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris
The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
![Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final
On the eve of their Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks and Springboks players and coaches exchange final words before history is made Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald, SNTV
![All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final
One of the biggest rugby rivalries will be bringing Hawke's Bay fans together this weekend
![Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show
The All Blacks prepare for a Rugby World Cup final showdown with the Springboks. The Herald’s Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier take a look at what to expect and what it’ll take to pull off one of the greatest-ever redemption stories in rugby history. Video / NZ Herald, Photosport
![All Blacks name team, change of plans and temperatures plummet | Focus Morning Bulletin October 27, 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All Blacks name team, change of plans and temperatures plummet | Focus Morning Bulletin October 27, 2023
The All Blacks have made only one change to thier starting 15, Councillors are looking at knocking down the Michael Fowler Centre and MetService says a cold front from Antarctica has hit. Video / NZ Herald
![Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview October 26](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview October 26
Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave and the NZ Herald's Bonnie Jansen get together to preview a packed weekend of sport. Video / NZ Herald
![Beauden 'Maestro' Parrot predicts the result of All Blacks v South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beauden 'Maestro' Parrot predicts the result of All Blacks v South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup 2023
Beauden Parrot well and truly earns the decorated nickname of 'Maestro' as he leaves us with a bewildering finale. Video / NZ Herald
![Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing
'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'