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In sport, abuse is often dismissed as 'good coaching'

The head coach of the Welsh men’s rugby squad, Warren Gatland, has built a reputation as one of the best coaches in the world. But his “intense training methods” have drawn comparisons to waterboarding, and his training programmes have included “psychological challenges” such as players being put in hoods and…

The Conversation

Billy Vunipola enjoys ‘sucking eggs’ at tackle school thanks to Kevin Sinfield masterclass

Billy Vunipola has vowed to heed the lessons of tackle school to kick-start his Rugby World Cup campaign with England.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

The Chile wing Cristobal Game, a late call-up, gets a chance to shine against England, Scotland fear Tonga rebound and the curious case of a missing tee

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Wales name strong side for Australia clash as Warren Gatland omits co-captain

Wales boss Warren Gatland has named the same team that beat Fiji in their World Cup opener

The Independent UK

France World Cup rugby chiefs sweat over Dupont face injury

France's hopes of lifting a first rugby union World Cup suffered a setback on Friday when tests confirmed that skipper Antoine Dupont could be out of the tournament after suffering a facial fracture during the 96-0 romp past Namibia in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale

Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland

The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont’s World Cup campaign in doubt following facial fracture

The France skipper faces a World Cup fitness fight after being hurt against Namibia.

The Independent UK

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$Blow for France’s World Cup campaign as Antoine Dupont suffers facial fracture$

Blow for France’s World Cup campaign as Antoine Dupont suffers facial fracture

The captain was injured during the record 96-0 win over Namibia following a clash of heads.

The Independent UK

$Antoine Dupont taken to hospital with facial fracture as France suffer major World Cup blow$

Antoine Dupont taken to hospital with facial fracture as France suffer major World Cup blow

The hosts’ captain and star scrum half has suffered a facial fracture, leaving his further participation at the tournament in doubt

The Independent UK

Argentina vs Samoa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nic Berry

Berry is one of the referees at this year’s tournament

The Independent UK

Is Argentina vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to sound alarm over migrant tragedies during Marseille visit

Pope Francis will arrive in the southern French city of Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit that will include a meeting of bishops from around the Mediterranean, a ceremony at the memorial for people lost at sea and a public mass. He is expected to reiterate his call for…

Radio France Internationale

Dupont injury blights France victory over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

A second-half injury to France skipper Antoine Dupont eclipsed a record win over Namibia which virtually sealed a place for the hosts in the last eight at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

France's 96-0 win over Namibia overshadowed by facial injury for captain Dupont

A serious-looking facial injury to captain Antoine Dupont took the gloss off France's highest ever score, a 96-0 romp against hapless Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. There were 14 tries, including a penalty try, and Thomas Ramos converted 12 of 13.

France 24

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The Independent UK

France rack up record score in huge Rugby World Cup win over Namibia

France 96-0 Namibia: The hosts racked up a huge win but lost captain Antoine Dupont to injury

The National (Scotland)

Blair Kinghorn reckons Scotland have a point to prove against Tonga

He is looking forward to the fixture.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith backed to shine at full-back as England tackle unfancied Chile

Smith will make his first start in the number 15 jersey in Saturday’s clash.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Farrell claims South Africa clash is not a 'do-or-die game' for Ireland

He doesn’t see it as a make-or-break fixture.

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The National (Scotland)

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi on 'dream' World Cup showdown against Ireland

A titanic battle is expected at the Stade de France, where the Springboks’ title defence faces a stern test against an Ireland side coming off a…

The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell relieved spell in stands is over as England captain returns to face Chile after suspension

The fly-half is back for England after serving a four-match ban for a high tackle against Wales

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell recalls emotional roller-coaster ride of exile from England team

Farrell has been reinstated as captain and fly-half for Saturday’s clash with Chile after a four-match ban.

The Independent UK

Wales prop Gareth Thomas eyeing World Cup quarter-final berth against Australia

Wales are in control of their destiny after wins over Fiji and Portugal and can seal a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals with victory on Sunday,

Newsroom.co.nz

Return of the Ferns

Football, netball, cricket and rugby - it's all on for Kiwi women's sports teams across the globe this weekend. Merryn Anderson gives the lowdown on all the Ferns action.

The Independent UK

How England can solve the Owen Farrell and George Ford problem

Farrell returns from his ban to captain England against Chile but Ford’s performances at the Rugby World Cup pose a conundrum

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