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Damian Penaud leads eight-try rout of Italy as France confirm progress in style

France laid down a marker for the knockout stages as they swept Italy aside 60-7 to qualify for the quarter-finals as pool winners

The Guardian - UK

Scotland hope to scratch Irish itch in ‘all or nothing’ Rugby World Cup affair

Underdogs are eager to end run of eight defeats against Ireland on Saturday but Andy Farrell’s side have form, spirit and bite

The Guardian - UK

Jack Dempsey enjoying life as a Scotland player ahead of Ireland clash

Jack Dempsey’s old man is a ‘fair dinkum’ Australian who had serious doubts about his boy switching allegiance to Scotland last Autumn – but…

The National (Scotland)

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James Lowe relishing battle on the wing against Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe

Saturday’s clash at the Stade de France will decide who reaches the quarter-finals.

The National (Scotland)

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne says crunch clash with Scotland is 'knockout rugby'

Scotland need to win, and win well, to reach the last eight; a four-point margin of victory will send them through.

The National (Scotland)

France 60-7 Italy: Rugby World Cup – as it happened

France top Pool A after running in eight tries in their biggest-ever margin of victory over an outclassed Italy side

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s reluctance to share England spoils with Samoa really rankles

Bill Sweeney’s comments show an unwillingness to give teams like the one they face on Saturday a hand on or off the field

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Manu Tuilagi comes full circle for historic Rugby World Cup showdown with extra meaning

When England face Samoa in Lille on Saturday, Tuilagi will line up against his homeland, and the team he was named after, for the first time

The Independent UK

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Billy Vunipola gamble hasn’t paid off for England at the Rugby World Cup

But history shows that the partnership between serial winners Owen Farrell and George Ford does work

Evening Standard

James Lowe explains why Ireland are ‘bouncing’ into knockout Scotland clash

Two of the world’s top five nations meet with just one last eight place likely to be up for grabs

The Independent UK

England vs Samoa: Manu Tuilagi turns family dynasty full circle in Rugby World Cup showdown

Sale centre takes on the country of his birth for the first time as Dan Cole hails the influence of the Tuilagi clan on English rugby

Evening Standard

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.

The Independent UK

Jonny May determined to sign off England career in blaze of glory at World Cup

May was granted a World Cup reprieve when Anthony Watson sustained a calf injury in August.

The Independent UK

Jonny May says England career likely to end after Rugby World Cup

Jonny May has said: ’Never say never but probably, most likely, this will be the last campaign I’ll have with England’

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The Independent UK

James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown

Ireland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home.

The Independent UK

Mike Forshaw expecting ‘ferocious 80 minutes’ when Wales face Georgia

Wales need one point to finish top of their World Cup group.

Evening Standard

Topsy Ojo column: Manu Tuilagi’s privileged position makes him a target for Samoa but it’s a sign of respect

Representing multiple heritages is a big part of modern culture in professional sport.

Radio France Internationale

France boss Galthie warns of 'wounded' Italians in crucial World Cup clash

France rugby union head coach Fabien Galthié warned his players of a likely backlash from Italy on Friday following their humiliating 96-17 loss to New Zealand last week.

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The Independent UK

5 talking points as Wales face Georgia in final World Cup pool match

Wales need one point to guarantee top spot in Pool C.

Evening Standard

Jonny May pledges to give his all for England before ‘bonus time’ ends at Rugby World Cup

Jonny May expects his England career to end after the Rugby World Cup, so he wants to bow out in a blaze of glory.

The Independent UK

Is France vs Italy on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Italy will try to pull off one of the biggest shocks in Rugby World Cup history against hosts France

The Independent UK

Peter O’Mahony targets more Ireland milestones as he reaches 100 caps

The 34-year-old will become only the 10th Irishman to reach 100 caps.

Evening Standard

New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay: Leicester Fainga’anuku hat-trick as All Blacks ease into Rugby World Cup last-eight

The All Blacks overcame a frustrating opening 20 minutes to run in 11 tries in another rampant showing

The Guardian - UK

Magic McKenzie leads All Blacks into World Cup last eight with Uruguay rout

New Zealand qualified for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 73-0 win over Uruguay that granted them a crucial bonus point

The National (Scotland)

Scotland bench for Ireland World Cup clash showcases mindset

Needing to win by eight points, the conclusion has clearly been reached that grinding their way to glory is not tenable.

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