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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’

The Munster forward is “gunning” to retain his starting spot following two tries against Romania.

The Independent UK

Gray insists Scotland can bounce back from Rugby World Cup opening defeat

"It's a good test for us, and to get it right for 80 minutes is the biggest thing."

The National (Scotland)

That is not my story – Joe Marler and Danny Cipriani differ on rugby’s mavericks

In Cipriani’s autobiography, he suggests his face did not fit in the sport.

The Independent UK

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Joe Marler enjoys England’s freedom of expression under Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick allows players freedom to express themselves, unlike in previous regimes, believes the veteran prop Joe Marler

The Guardian - UK

Australia vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Australia and Fiji collide in a huge Rugby World Cup clash this afternoon.

Evening Standard

A new start for a long cricket career

A Wellington double code star switches to cricket for Hawkes Bay and is relishing the lifestyle and training opportunities, writes Aiden McLaughlin

Newsroom.co.nz

South Africa vs Romania: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa are today out to secure a big win over Romania as the Rugby World Cup continues.

Evening Standard

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Ireland vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Ireland vs Tonga – LIVE!

Evening Standard

England vs Japan: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England are back in Rugby World Cup action tonight against Japan, looking to follow up on their impressive win over Argentina to open Pool D.

Evening Standard

Uruguay face France with one eye fixed on Italy and World Cup target

Uruguay have an ambitious goal to qualify automatically for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by finishing third in their pool in France but they will need to beat Italy

The Guardian - UK

Hosts France rest key players for Uruguay clash after victory over All Blacks

France’s head coach Fabien Galthié made wholesale changes to his side for the hosts' second Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay on Thursday, though he cautioned against taking the South American squad lightly.

France 24

Louis Rees-Zammit says Wales have ‘a lot to improve’ when they face Portugal

Wales aiming to back up Fiji success with victory over Portugal.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland makes 13 changes to Wales team for Portugal match

The hooker Dewi Lake is one of 13 players given their chance after the Fiji win while Ireland are hopeful Jack Conan will be fit to play South Africa

The Guardian - UK

France seeks to break taboo with first national campaign against incest

The French government this week launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence against children. The stark messaging is the first to refer specifically to incest, which has long been a taboo subject in public debate.

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The Independent UK

Dafydd Jenkins continues to make strides as he prepares for World Cup start

The Exeter forward, 20, was in the thick of it during his 22 minutes off the bench in Wales’ gripping 32-26 victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s ‘X-factor’ will make them tough to beat at Rugby World Cup claims Gareth Thomas

The former Wales captain also believes France can reach the final at their home tournament

Radio France Internationale

Woman dies in Bordeaux botulism outbreak linked to sardines

A woman has died and at least 10 people have been hospitalised after cases of foodborne botulism poisoning were reported in the French city of Bordeaux, which is hosting Rugby World Cup matches.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: England carried to win over Argentina by fervent support, says Ollie Lawrence

Red Rose roared back from difficult summer with big win against Pumas

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup organisers bow to pressure and re-record ‘disturbing’ anthems

Rugby World Cup organisers have announced plans to re-record the pre-match national anthems after they faced widespread criticism

The National (Scotland)

Franco Smith agrees new three-year contract at Glasgow Warriors

The 51-year-old South African previously worked as Italian rugby’s head of high performance.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Red card rules explained

Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

Inside England’s crash course to prepare for Rugby World Cup knockout stage

Fitness guru Aled Walters has vowed to take the players to ‘dark places’ so they can reach the peak of their powers

The Guardian - UK

Danny Cipriani: ‘I wasn’t a maverick. I was a decision maker’

Former England international talks to Donald McRae about conservatism stifling rugby union, grappling with grief and rediscovering his sense of self

Evening Standard

Tom Curry: Damage limitation pays off for England over Rugby World Cup ban

England adopted a damage limitation approach to Tom Curry's disciplinary hearing in a bid to have the Sale flanker available for a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

The Independent UK

National anthems are ruining the Rugby World Cup – they must be changed now

Pre-recorded versions of the anthems sung by children’s choirs have been a disaster, writes Luke Baker, but it’s not too late for World Rugby to stop the fiasco

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