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It’s all kicking off: does winning an on-pitch fight help a team achieve victory?

Results from academic studies suggest psychological momentum gained from winning a collision may not actually deliver the expected momentum boost

The Guardian - UK

Joy erupts in Fiji after historic Rugby World Cup win against Australia

Excitement spreads across rugby-loving Pacific nation after the surprise victory against the Wallabies

The Guardian - AU

France launches massive police operation for week of high-profile events

France is mobilising thousands of police officers from Monday as it prepares for several high-level events this week, including a royal visit from Britain's King Charles III and the Pope's trip to Marseille, as well as the ongoing Rugby World Cup.

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Joe Marler ‘practised’ headers before assist for bizarre try in England win over Japan

The prop provided an inadvertent assist for Courtney Lawes’ important score in the Rugby World Cup clash in Nice

Evening Standard

England really answered only one question: can they kick it? Oh God, yes

After the euphoria of the win over Argentina, this was a reminder of how far Steve Borthwick’s side have to go

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick defiant after England beat Japan and promises better to come

The England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We’re seeing strides in fundamental aspects,’ while Ben Earl added they are ‘growing and improving’

The Guardian - UK

England vs Japan player ratings: Ben Earl dominant as returning Billy Vunipola delivers smart cameo

England made it two wins from two at the Rugby World Cup by seeing off Japan on Sunday evening.

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England muddle past Japan at rugby World Cup

England edged closer to the last eight at the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 34-12 victory over Japan at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.

Radio France Internationale

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

Evening Standard

England 34-12 Japan: player ratings from the Rugby World Cup

Ben Earl impressed again for England but few in the backline were able to shine against a determined Japan side

The Guardian - UK

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK

England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos

Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12

The Guardian - UK

Ritchie Gray insists Scotland are focused ahead of Tonga clash

The 34-year-old is wary of the opposition.

The National (Scotland)

Inept Australia outwitted, outfought and outclassed by fantastic Fiji

The Wallabies were shown up by their World Cup loss and must ponder where it leaves rugby in the country

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

Brilliant Fiji blow Rugby World Cup wide open with first win over Australia for 69 years

Australia 15-22 Fiji: Turnovers and exquisite kicking from Simione Kuruvoli helped Fiji keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a fantastic win

The Guardian - UK

Simione Kuruvoli inspires Fiji to landmark World Cup win over Australia

Fiji beat Australia 22-15 for their first win over the Wallabies since 1954 and opened up an easier path to the World Cup quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Fly half Handre Pollard replaces injured hooker Malcolm Marx in Springboks squad

South Africa have elected to go with just one specialist hooker in their squad for the remainder of the World Cup

Newsroom.co.nz

The flow on effect is a period game-changer

It's time to normalise conversations around periods to help young women feel comfortable playing sport - the goal of the Flow on Effect initiative. Suzanne McFadden talks to wāhine aiming to make a difference in athletes' health and wellbeing.

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa 76-0 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Romania were unable to score a single point as South Africa proved their class

The Independent UK

England vs Japan referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nika Amashukeli?

The Georgian is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Romania referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Mathieu Raynal?

The Frenchman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland favours a 24-nation Rugby World Cup to help grow the game

Lower-ranked nations are making an impression at France 2023.

The Independent UK

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test

The Wallabies encounter could decide which team finishes top of Pool C

The Independent UK

South Africa ‘huge challenge’ will be the proof of form says record breaker Johnny Sexton

Sexton became Ireland all-time leading scorer in the 59-16 Pool B World Cup win over Tonga

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton eyes South Africa ‘huge challenge’ after record-breaking display

Sexton became Ireland all-time leading scorer in the 59-16 Pool B World Cup win over Tonga.

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