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How Scotland can overcome cruel luck to thrive at Rugby World Cup

A tough draw leaves arguably the best-ever Scottish side facing a second successive World Cup exit at the pool stage

The Independent UK

Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad

The 22-year-old is the least experienced international in Andy Farrell’s squad.

The Independent UK

Bastien Chalureau says he is ‘not a racist’ following France World Cup call-up

The lock is appealing against a suspended prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020.

The Independent UK

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Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

The Guardian - UK

Dan Biggar insists there is plenty of excitement in Wales World Cup squad

Fly-half will be a key part of Wales’ plans in France.

The Independent UK

Pacific Rugby World Cup teams making their mark

The Tongan, Samoan and Fijian rugby teams have made huge strides on the world stage. What can we expect from them this World Cup?

Newsroom.co.nz

World Rugby defends sport’s drug-test programmes amid World Cup concern

Positive tests from Rhys Webb and Elton Jantjies have raised fears doping is becoming more common but World Rugby’s chief executive rejected the idea

The Guardian - UK

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‘I made a mistake’: Owen Farrell holds hands up over England World Cup ban

The England captain accepted his ban for a tackle on Wales’ Taine Basham and brushed off claims made by Danny Cipriani in new book

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s definitely hope’: Wallabies seek to rediscover winning habit at Rugby World Cup

With a blend of youth and experience, Australia hope to reestablish the team’s identity on a smash-and-grab mission in France

The Guardian - AU

‘Gutted’ Owen Farrell admits to red-card ‘mistake’ ahead of missing Rugby World Cup openers

Owen Farrell has shouldered the blame for missing the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign through suspension.

Evening Standard

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

England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina this evening.

Evening Standard

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher feeling ‘unbelievably healthy’ ahead of World Cup

The 25-year-old has endured a series of injury setbacks during the past 18 months.

The Independent UK

John Jeffrey believes Scotland currently have strongest team of all time

The 64-year-old was a star of the 1990 Grand Slam-winning team.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup teams gather across France ahead of tournament's start this week

The team's participating in the Rugby World Cup have arrived in villages, towns and cities across France and are finalizing their preparations for the tournament

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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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

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

France 24

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.

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