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Rugby champions All Blacks officially welcomed back to New Zealand

The Rugby world champions, the All Blacks were welcomed back to New Zealand by chanting crowds and a string of hakas on Wednesday (4 November) as they embarked on a three-day journey around the country to celebrate their third Rugby World Cup triumph. After their arrival at Auckland Airport, the squad headed to Victoria Park in the centre of the city for a welcome ceremony, where the players signed autographs and took selfies with fans. As the All Blacks took their places on the stage, a group of schoolgirls performed another Maori welcome followed by a third haka of the morning from their male counterparts. Nov 4, 2015

George Osborne says any further eurozone integration should not damage interests of non-euro members

In a strong message to the European Union and in a bid to protect London as a major financial centre, UKs Chancellor George Osborne is set to spell out Britains demands for a renegotiated settlement with the EU when he meets his counterpart Wolfgang Schauble in Germany. This could be the start of details slowly emerging on what exactly Prime Minister David Cameron will be seeking as part of the UKs referendum on whether to remain a member or leave the EU. Nov 3, 2015

Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones says proud farewell to Japan

Former head coach of the Japan national rugby union team Eddie Jones paid tribute to the Japanese team at a farewell press conference in Tokyo on Monday (2 November). Jones, whose contract ended in October after three years in the role, led Japan to their most successful Rugby World Cup performance yet. Japans stunning 34-32 upset win over South Africa sent shockwaves around the sporting world and the Japanese became the first team to exit the World Cup after winning three group games. Nov 2, 2015
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