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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.

The National (Scotland)

Jonny May reveals anger at Steve Borthwick after initially missing out on England’s Rugby World Cup squad

May wanted to leave the England camp but stayed and ultimately replaced Anthony Watson in the World Cup squad

Evening Standard

England consider Marcus Smith at full-back for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

England are giving serious consideration to starting Marcus Smith at full-back in Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina.

Evening Standard

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Johnny Sexton, the resolute perfectionist with one last shot at World Cup glory

The veteran Ireland captain’s demanding streak has not dimmed as he eyes final tilt at winning Rugby World Cup aged 38

The Guardian - UK

Who will win the 2023 Rugby World Cup? This algorithm uses 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders

Despite New Zealand’s record loss to South Africa in August, All Blacks fans can take heart from statistical modelling that has them as favourites to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC).

The Conversation

Rugby World Cup 2023: England fixtures and results in full as quarter-final opponent confirmed

England continue their Rugby World Cup campaign against Fiji in the quarter-finals.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: How to watch every match for FREE on TV and online

The Rugby World Cup is well underway, with ITV screening all the matches live and exclusive this year.

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Rugby World Cup: why hamstring injuries are so prevalent in the sport

With the men’s Rugby World Cup in France almost upon us, the risk of injury during the summer warm-up games has been a serious concern for coaches and players.

The Conversation

Rugby World Cup 2023: Final date and time, results, schedule, how to watch and odds

New Zealand and South Africa will face off in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

Evening Standard

England ready to throw Tom Curry in at deep end for Rugby World Cup opener

Kevin Sinfield talks up flanker’s return after three months out

Evening Standard

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

Australia secured Eddie Jones a first win in his second spell in charge as they swept past Georgia 35-15 to open their Rugby World Cup Pool C campaign in style with a bonus-point victory at the Stade de France.

Evening Standard

Gregor Townsend keen to inspire nation as Scotland ride wave of sporting success

The Scots harbour genuine ambitions of going deep into the Rugby World Cup after rising to fifth in the rankings.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: The best bars and pubs to watch the final

England are third, but tonight sees New Zealand attempt to wrestle the trophy from South Africa — here’s where to follow along in London

Evening Standard

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

Ireland are handed a favourable start to their Rugby World Cup campaign against minnows Romania this evening.

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England can’t sack Steve Borthwick after World Cup ‘hand grenade’, says Mike Tindall

The RFU must give head coach time after the situation he inherited even if France campaign is an abject failure, argues 2003 winner

The Guardian - UK

Cipriani lifts lid on English rugby’s great flaw: a mistrust of mavericks

Fly-half reveals much in his new book, not least the preference for pragmatists over visionaries that still holds England back

The Independent UK

Ex-rugby players to scale Mont Blanc in aid of mental health support in sport

The three former Exeter Chiefs will be scaling the mountain in the Alps to raise money for LooseHeadz, rugby’s leading mental health charity.

The Independent UK

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

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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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

William and Kate to travel to France for men’s Rugby World Cup

The prince and princess will watch England and Wales compete – the same weekend as the start of Harry’s Invictus Games in Germany.

Newsroom.co.nz

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?

The Guardian - UK

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 - AU

‘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

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup referees get access to police escorts in bid to protect against abuse

World Rugby want top-level protection for their match officials due to online abuse and threats

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