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France vs New Zealand: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France and New Zealand clash tonight as the 2023 Rugby World Cup begins with a blockbuster showdown in Paris.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Trust the watchword as England gear up for Argentina opener

Steve Borthwick’s side must learn to play without fear after a wretched build-up to the tournament in France

Evening Standard

France urged to drop lock convicted of racially motivated assault

Bastien Chalureau is appealing his conviction after a 2020 incident that he denies was related to racism

The Independent UK

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World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup

England captain Owen Farrell will miss his country’s opening games of the tournament due to a ban.

The Independent UK

France's World Cup preparations disturbed by calls to drop Chalureau in racism controversy

France's preparations for the Rugby World Cup have been disrupted by calls to remove one of its players because of a historic racism charge

The Independent UK

Danny Cipriani: Eddie Jones was ‘like a horny teenager’ asking about sex life

The former fly half was left ‘uncomfortable’ after the former England coach probed into his private life

The Independent UK

What is the TMO Bunker and how will the foul play process work during the Six Nations?

The inclusion of the foul play review process follows successful trials throughout 2023

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup stadiums: Which cities in France are hosting matches?

Your guide to all of the venues at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

South Africa Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

South Africa have been drawn in Pool B for the tournament in France

The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

England have been drawn in Pool D for the tournament in France

The Independent UK

Key numbers for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

France hosts its second Rugby World Cup from September 8 to October 28, with 20 teams vying for the coveted Webb Ellis Cup as the sport celebrates its 200th anniversary. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the tournament in numbers.

France 24

Gregor Townsend provides squad fitness update as Scotland touch down in France

Townsend and his squad have travelled ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Jamie Ritchie ready to rumble as Scotland jet out to France for Rugby World Cup

The tournament gets underway next week as the Scots take on South Africa.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup: Outcry as convicted racist Bastien Chalureau called up to France squad

The French lock has always disputed that his assault on two people was racially motivated

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

St Helens win again at Wakefield to heat up battle for Super League top spot

Paul Wellens’ side were worthy 32-16 winners and moved level on points with Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons at the top of the table

The Independent UK

Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England

Injuries and faltering form have given coach Steve Borthwick plenty of questions ahead of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Wales centre Mason Grady has tough family act to follow at first Rugby World Cup

The Cardiff centre has risen rapidly through the ranks.

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s England still have bedrocks of being hard to beat as World Cup looms

If I am looking for positives from poor preparation, side has stuck to a plan that the coaches believe will win matches

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The Guardian - UK

Dupont and France to serve feast of mouthwatering rugby at World Cup

This year’s Rugby World Cup in France has all the ingredients to justify the hype with the potential for a European winner and a greater capacity for upsets

Newsroom.co.nz

Strap up for Aggy

The rugby sisterhood gathers for a beloved team mate hit by cancer - with a charity match in her honour and a spirit of fight and fun. Alice Soper was part of it.

Evening Standard

Richard Wigglesworth confident England will have clean bill of health for Rugby World Cup opener

The attack coach also insisted England have blocked out any criticism of their poor recent form

The Guardian - UK

Without golden generation Wales are worlds away from World Cup success

New crop of talented youngsters and the return of Warren Gatland should give Wales grounds for optimism after a difficult year

The Guardian - UK

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Independent UK

Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay

The back-rower was a peripheral figure for Australia at the 2019 tournament before switching his international allegiance.

The Guardian - UK

As quality gap closes, underdogs will have their day at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Fiji and Georgia have already shown they can beat top countries but look out for Chile and Portugal to make waves in France

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