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Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about how airlines that unreasonably cancel or delay flights are coming under greater scrutiny to provide a better deal for jilted travelers. The pressure comes after rising anger and frustration from travelers who are tired ...  Show more

News from the business sector, including a market report. 

The Black Ferns will need to break a four-match losing streak against France in tomorrow's Rugby World Cup semi-final, to have a chance at defending their title. New Zealand are the official favourites heading into tomorrow night's game, but history suggests France has the upper ...  Show more

The All Blacks continue to talk up Ireland as the best side in the world, but they insist they don't fear them. The All Blacks are also adamant they're a much better team now than the one that lost to hosts France in their opening game of the World Cup, as they prepare to try and ...  Show more

Despite what the Irish commentators said about Sam Cane's rucking skills, the All Blacks are into the semi finals this weekend. In just over 48 hours they'll be taking on Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final. In the interest of balance, First Up's Leonard Powell popped int ...  Show more

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Paris, where Ireland's men's Sevens side have booked a quarter-final place. Hugo Keenan provides reaction to their final pool game at the Stade de France.Toulon finally respond to the Melvyn Jaminet racism case. And ...  Show more