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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

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

Mike Tindall praises late Queen as ‘wonderful woman’ at start of Rugby World Cup

The former England rugby star is married to Elizabeth II’s granddaughter, Zara.

The Independent UK

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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

France v New Zealand LIVE: Result and final score as All Blacks lose first ever Rugby World Cup pool game

The hosts beat the All Blacks at the Stade de France as the 2023 World Cup began with a heavyweight showdown

The Independent UK

France vs New Zealand LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 result, match stream, latest updates today

France vs New Zealand LIVE!

Evening Standard

Watch live: France and New Zealand fans arrive for Rugby World Cup opening match

Watch live as France and New Zealand fans arrive ahead of the Rugby World Cup opening match at the Stadium de France.

The Independent UK

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Fearless Scotland embracing daunting Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa

South Africa are flying high ahead of their title defence after crushing New Zealand at Twickenham last month

Evening Standard

Inquest finds ‘gross’ failures in care of UK student who died after rugby injury

Maddy Lawrence waited more than five hours in agony on pitch for ambulance and then developed sepsis in Bristol hospital

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

Rugby fans in France told they face fines if they are drunk or too noisy

England and Scotland supporters heading to Marseille to watch the start of the Rugby World Cup could face large fines for drunkenness or noise pollution.

Evening Standard

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

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Evening Standard

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

Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton has no time to lose as Ireland face brutal pool campaign

Top-ranked challengers need their inspiring skipper back up to speed fast in a bid to end hoodoo on the biggest stage

The Independent UK

James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’

The Six Nations winners launch their campaign on Saturday against Pool B minnows Romania.

Evening Standard

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

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

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.

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

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

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