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France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.

France 24

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended

France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style

The Independent UK

France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.

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France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World Cup history and they could have few complaints.

The Independent UK

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

France overpower All Blacks in Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb outside Paris. Two second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud in the 55th minute and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet in the 79th minute helped France to a 27-13 victory.

France 24

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

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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

‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

France 24

'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener

France and New Zealand will run out before a sold-out Stade de France in the much-anticipated opening match of the Rugby World Cup in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis on September 8. The match is the eighth instalment in one of World Cup rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

France 24

Antoine Dupont has the answer to France pressure as face of Rugby World Cup

Fabien Galthie’s France are under immense pressure on home soil but, as Luke Baker writes, their captain is determined to deliver a first World Cup crown

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites?

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the…

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The wait is over - let the 2023 Rugby World Cup fun commence

This will be the tenth edition of the Cup and for the first time, the finals will be entirely hosted by France.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide

France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest

Radio France Internationale

Host France breezes past Australia in warm-up rugby match

Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, in the final warm-up game before the tournament opens on 8 September.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies outclassed again as restless fans wait for things to click

Eddie Jones maintains loss to France doesn’t mean anything for Rugby World Cup but noble defeat is becoming a habit for this team

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The Guardian - AU

Youthful Wallabies must find belief if not victory in warmup Test with France

If Eddie Jones’s young team can challenge the World Cup hosts, Australian rugby may just get the ‘historic reset’ it needs

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FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream 2023: How to watch every game for free from anywhere

We've got everything you need to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 live streams from anywhere, for free. Les Bleus look like the team to beat in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

France 24

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend adamant Scotland are a match for anyone ahead of Rugby World Cup

The Scots ran France close in the stifling Saint-Etienne heat

The Independent UK

Late Thomas Ramos penalty earns France victory over battling Scotland

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed 27-10 going into the final quarter.

The Independent UK

Jamie Ritchie ready to lead Scotland in Saint-Etienne showdown with France

The captain sat out the previous two warm-up matches at home to Italy and Les Bleus

The Independent UK

Finn Russell expects different challenge from full-strength France next week

A second-string Les Bleus side were ripped apart by a rampant Scotland in the second half of Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.

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