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Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

The 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player.

The Independent UK

Topsy Ojo column: Tragedies have galvanised Fiji... they are a force to be reckoned with

Underdogs will be motviated for England tie by difficult time off the field

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Criticism of this England team has been fair and the players know it

England’s form going into the Rugby World Cup was poor - Steve Borthwick can’t take it personally when that’s pointed out

Evening Standard

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France and South Africa prepare to collide in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Hosts take on the champions with team selection and playing styles confounding expectations

The Guardian - UK

Princess of Wales to watch England in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Prince George travelled to France with the Prince of Wales to cheer on Wales on Saturday in Marseille.

The Independent UK

If not now, when? Questions will haunt Ireland after heartbreaking loss

The world’s No 1 side have done virtually everything right but in this quarter-final’s intangible moments, New Zealand prevailed

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand terminate Ireland's World Cup dream

New Zealand moved into the semi-finals at the rugby union World Cup on Saturday night following a pulsating 28-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France.

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Andy Farrell admits it’s ‘the end’ for Ireland after World Cup heartbreak

Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final curse continued in a heartbreaking defeat to the All Blacks that sent talisman Johnny Sexton off into retirement

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell admits ‘cruel’ World Cup defeat is ‘the end’ for great Ireland side

A crushing quarter-final exit at the hands of New Zealand is a sad way for stalwarts Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls to bow out

The Guardian - UK

Argentina coach Michael Cheika hits out over Rugby World Cup travel delay after Wales win

Pumas chief believes the tournament is “made for the teams in Paris” after being denied an early trip to the capital to prepare for New Zealand semi-final

Evening Standard

Warren Gatland laments referee switch as Wales suffer Rugby World Cup agony

Jaco Peyper went off early through injury in Marseille, with replacement Karl Dickson failing to punish Guido Petti for head contact on Nick Tompkins

Evening Standard

Ireland’s 37 phases of agony define greatest heartbreak as World Cup curse continues

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Ireland’s quarter-final hoodoo at the Rugby World Cup continued in the most dramatic of circumstances against the All Blacks

The Independent UK

New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues

Andy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks prevail in Rugby World Cup epic as Irish quarter-final curse continues

Argentina now lie in wait in Friday’s first semi-final clash in Paris as the Men in Green falter at the last-eight stage once again

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Alexander-Arnold is biggest teaser in endless England midfield question

After showing his versatility against Australia, Gareth Southgate has to decide between a game-changer and Kalvin Phillips’ solidity

The Independent UK

Ben Earl convinced England can prove critics wrong in last-eight Fiji showdown

England completed their group campaign with a full set of four victories.

The Independent UK

Ben Earl: ‘I want to be one of the world’s best - it’s time for England’s big game players to turn up’

The flanker has been a breakthrough star of England’s World Cup and will be key to the quarter-final against Fiji

France 24

New Zealand reach Rugby World Cup semis as Ireland fall short again

Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to bring a disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton's stellar career.

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The Independent UK

George and William see Wales crash out of Rugby World Cup in France

The 10-year-old royal travelled to the Stade de Marseille with his father on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland reacts to ‘disruptive’ referee change after Wales knocked out of Rugby World Cup

Gatland believes that a switch of referee during the first half was significant as Wales went down to Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Argentina reach World Cup semi-final after fighting back to defeat Wales

Wales lead twice but Argentina produced a superb second half, tries from Joel Sclavi and Nicolás Sánchez helping the Pumas to a 29-17 victory

Evening Standard

Wales 17-29 Argentina: Pumas twice hit back to seal Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

Matias Moroni threw himself sideways and upside down, and somehow bundled Louis Rees-Zammit into touch.

The Independent UK

Emiliano Boffelli stars as Argentina send Wales home from World Cup

The Pumas ripped up the form book after struggling to qualify from their pool.

The Independent UK

Zombie: Why Ireland’s rugby anthem is causing controversy

The Cranberries’ protest song ‘Zombie’ has become a celebratory anthem for Ireland, first at the Rugby World Cup and now at the Six Nations, but some are unhappy with the lyrics

The Independent UK

Wales vs Argentina referee Jaco Peyper forced off pitch as English official steps in at Rugby World Cup

Peyper was forced off after 15 minutes in Marseille with Karl Dickson stepping up in the quarter-final

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