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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick goes for broke with bold Marcus Smith selection

Harlequins star handed second-ever start at full-back at any level

Evening Standard

Alchemist Gatland aiming to concoct more Wales magic against Argentina

Wales have gone from the threat of player strikes to the verge of a Rugby World Cup semi-final, boosted by the return of Dan Biggar

The Guardian - UK

France given huge boost as Antoine Dupont starts Springboks quarter-final

Face of the World Cup Dupont has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to captain the side in Paris on Sunday evening

The Independent UK

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Ireland vs New Zealand: Bundee Aki keen to extend Paris party as Irish look to down Joe Schmidt and All Blacks

The Irish fans have taken over Paris in recent weeks and will hope to celebrate a sixth win in nine matches against the All Blacks on Saturday

Evening Standard

Dupont ‘ready to suffer’ as France captain returns for South Africa quarter-final

Antoine Dupont said he is ‘ready to suffer’ against South Africa on Sunday after being recalled by France three weeks after breaking a cheekbone

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Arsenal, Amanda Serrano and All Blacks

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, athletics, horse racing, boxing and Formula One?

The Guardian - UK

Ireland boss Farrell counts on squad experience for New Zealand last eight clash

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell opted to field the same team that started the demolition of Scotland for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

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5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

Wales have lost only two of their 11 Tests against the Pumas.

The Independent UK

South Africa spring half-back surprise for crunch France quarter-final

The Springboks have handed Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach starts with Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench

The Independent UK

Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

The Guardian - UK

Sandpaper saga in the past as Bancroft eyes Test return

Cameron Bancroft has been the king of Sheffield Shield ranks over the past year, and he hopes the hot form will lead to an Australian Test recall.

AAP

Ireland and All Blacks thrust into new roles for blockbuster quarter-final

The power dynamics have shifted in the Ireland-New Zealand rivalry ahead of their Rugby World Cup knockout clash but an Irish hoodoo remains

The Independent UK

Ireland’s embrace of Zombie song at Rugby World Cup stirs debate over lyrics

Fans seen singing the Cranberries’ hit in stadiums but some Irish republicans are unhappy at revival

The Guardian - UK

Inspired allrounder Edwards credits Watson for success

NSW's new coaching adviser Shane Watson has made an impression on allrounder Jack Edwards, who has begun the domestic summer in sparkling form.

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The Independent UK

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation.

The Guardian - UK

All Blacks drop Mark Telea against Ireland for disciplinary issue

The wing was kept out of the quarter-final lineup due to breaching team protocol while Ireland’s captain believed the atmosphere would benefit both teams

The Guardian - UK

Arnold bemoans Australia’s lack of funding despite World Cup success

Graham Arnold has sided with Ange Postecoglou in delivering a damning verdict on the lack of funding for football in Australia ahead of their friendly with England

Newsroom.co.nz

Wāhine Māori cricketers finally celebrated

The inaugural Māori Wāhine national cricket tournament starts today, with a chance for young Māori cricketers to make their mark on the game.

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The Independent UK

All Blacks drop key man for disciplinary breach as team to face Ireland revealed

New Zealand take on Ireland in Paris on Saturday evening and head coach Ian Foster has made a big selection call

The Guardian - UK

Green wave of Ireland fans turning Paris into home away from home

Irish supporters have already arrived with tens of thousands expected to create a stirring atmosphere in seismic quarter-final with All Blacks

Evening Standard

Jamie George promises ‘very different’ England side against Fiji with World Cup confidence unshaken

Saracens hooker is sure that Steve Borthwick’s side will bounce back from dismal Samoa showing in quarter-finals

Evening Standard

Wales vs Argentina: Warren Gatland tells Rugby World Cup rivals to stop ‘complaining’ about lopsided draw

The four top-ranked nations in the world are all on the same side of the draw for this weekend’s quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland hits out at critics of lopsided Rugby World Cup draw: ‘Deal with it’

Gatland believes that too much has been made about a loaded top half of the draw

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland: Wales aren’t ready to go home yet and will embrace pressure

Victory over the Pumas in Marseille would see Wales reach a third World Cup semi-final under Gatland.

Evening Standard

Levani Botia: Fiji’s former prison officer hoping to put England on Rugby World Cup lockdown

La Rochelle’s ‘Demolition Man’ and Fijian cult hero will punish any sluggish breakdown work in Sunday’s quarter-final battle in Marseille

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