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Rugby World Cup Pool C guide in full: Fiji have fighting chance

A breakdown of Pool C at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

The Week in Detail: From illegal fishing to the Rugby World Cup

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

World Rugby rankings: Which team is top ahead of World Cup?

Where do the 20 competing nations sit ahead of the tournament?

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup pundits, commentators and presenters for ITV

The broadcaster has the television rights in the United Kingdom for every game from the tournament in France

The Independent UK

France 27-13 New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Thomas Ramos’s kicking and tries by Damian Penaud and Melvyn Jaminet helped France inflict New Zealand’s first ever pool loss

The Guardian - UK

Underdogs Australia enter Rugby World Cup with Eddie Jones under scrutiny

Despite losing all five of their warm-up games, the draw has been kind for the Wallabies, but they will watch out for Fiji

The Guardian - AU

After year from hell, can Wales surprise at the Rugby World Cup?

2023 has been a disaster for Warren Gatland’s men, writes Luke Baker, but the World Cup can still be salvaged

The Independent UK

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Borthwick to keep job even if England fail in Rugby World Cup pool stages

The RFU has supported the coach as they look to a ‘long-term rebuilding programme’ with Borthwick contracted until the 2027 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland ‘nervous’ as Wales get ready for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener

Warren Gatland praised Fiji, saying: ‘The advent of Super Rugby has been huge boost,’ with Wales’s Josh Adams ready for the heat in Bordeaux

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard

Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September

The UK’s prison system is in the spotlight this week after a terror suspect managed a “jaw-dropping” escape from Wandsworth prison in south London.

The Week

Rugby World Cup: France talisman Antoine Dupont is relishing the expectations of a nation

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

Evening Standard

Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

Gatland’s men look set to reap the benefits of punishing conditions at training camps in Switzerland and Turkey.

The Independent UK

Ambitious France can handle Rugby World Cup pressure on home soil, insists Antoine Dupont

Talismanic Les Bleus captain insists the hosts have a “responsibility to do something great” as All Blacks blockbuster kicks off tournament

Evening Standard

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Topsy Ojo column: England must beware major Argentina threats in Rugby World Cup opener

Steve Borthwick’s side must kick well and keep their discipline against the likes of Mateo Carreras and Emiliano Boffelli

Evening Standard

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

The Independent UK

We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’

England are underdogs against first group opponents Argentina on the basis of an alarming run of results.

The Independent UK

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension.

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The Independent UK

Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Steve Borthwick passion play vital to set England World Cup tone

Red Roses coach must strike the right emotional pitch to inspire his players before Saturday’s pivotal Pool D opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Guardian - UK

‘Reintroducing the culture’: the return of grassroots rugby union

After lockdown and the focus on professionals with early onset dementia, there are signs the sport is coming through a difficult period

The Independent UK

Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter

The Connacht wing has missed just three Ireland matches since his debut in last year’s Six Nations.

Evening Standard

England vs Argentina: Dan Cole crucial in bid to combat Pumas’ Bajada scrum system

Steve Borthwick’s side must contain their Pool D rivals’ unorthodox and hugely powerful set-piece in key Marseille opener

The Guardian - UK

Shhhh! Rugby World Cup fans face fines if they are too noisy in Marseille

England and Scotland open their World Cup campaigns in city this weekend with fines of up to £154 for noise pollution and £128 for drunkenness

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