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Women's Rugby World Cup: Auckland's Eden Park opening day

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Auckland's Eden Park opening day

Today is the opening day of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Eden Park. The triple-header kicks off with South Africa taking on France at 2.15 pm, Fiji meeting England at 4.45 pm and the Black Ferns taking against Australia at 7. 15 pm. UK pop star Rita Ora will perform at the end of both the second and third matches. A festival of Māori and Pasifika culture will spread throughout the stadium. Bus stops along New North and Sandringham roads will be closed during the event. Buses will replace trains between 7pm and 10pm.

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