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Rugbynomics: The financial impact of hosting a Rugby World Cup

As France hosts hundreds of thousands of rugby fans from around the world for the 2023 World Cup, we take a deep-dive into the business that surrounds the game with Herbert Mensah, president of Rugby Africa who joins us from Accra in Ghana, as well as Christina Philippou, a principal…

France 24

Scotland player out of Rugby World Cup after slipping on stairs. Not the sport's first weird injury

Scotland forward Dave Cherry is out of the Rugby World Cup in France after slipping on the stairs at the team hotel, banging his head and sustaining a concussion

The Independent UK

France vs Uruguay: Anthony Jelonch proud to lead Les Bleus on injury return at Rugby World Cup

Toulouse back-rower will skipper his country for the first time since 2021 against Uruguay after recovering from a torn ACL suffered on Six Nations duty

Evening Standard

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Wales forward Christ Tshiunza ‘living a dream’ ahead of World Cup debut

The Exeter star has enjoyed a rapid rise to the international arena.

The Independent UK

Chorus of disapproval: National anthems sung by schoolkids at Rugby World Cup out of tune with teams

A project using choirs containing French schoolkids from diverse backgrounds to sign each country’s national anthem before games at the Rugby World Cup is being revised

The Independent UK

Molars to mauls: Portugal’s captain sinks teeth into World Cup chance

Tomás Appleton has swapped his dental surgery for the rugby pitch and says his team’s sights are set on springing a surprise against Wales

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: Committed Joe Marler happy on return to ‘horrific’ Test arena with England

Harlequins prop is fully buying into the Steve Borthwick regime and ready to play any role

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Rugby World Cup: Off-key national anthems give organisers a jarring problem to fix

Tournament chiefs agree to re-recordings after the disastrous reaction to versions sung by choirs of schoolchildren

Evening Standard

Warren Gatland outlines ambitious plan to take Wales to Rugby World Cup final

Victory against Portugal this weekend would leave Wales well placed to advance to the knockout rounds.

The Independent UK

How we met: ‘I told him to come to mine, because I’m classy like that’

Ellie, 40, and Bryan, 31, met while she was taking photographs for their local rugby club in 2022. They now live together in Perth, Australia

The Guardian - UK

Scotland hooker Dave Cherry ruled out of Rugby World Cup after slipping on hotel stairs

Scotland hooker Dave Cherry has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to concussion.

Evening Standard

France boss Galthié stresses joy of the collective for Uruguay World Cup clash

France rugby union boss Fabien Galthié underlined his belief in the collective with his decision to rest several star players for Thursday night's World Cup clash against Uruguay in Lille.

Radio France Internationale

Malcolm Marx: South Africa suffer major injury blow as hooker to miss rest of Rugby World Cup

The Springboks lose an influential front-row forward for the remainder of their title defence in France

Evening Standard

What does a yellow card in rugby mean?

Players who receive a yellow card are sent to the sin bin

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Six Nations 2024: What is the TMO?

The television match official will be regularly consulted during the tournament

The Independent UK

France vs Uruguay referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?

The New Zealander is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK

Is France vs Uruguay on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A fixture

The Independent UK

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

France 24

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.

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