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Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Latest updates ahead of opening clash between France and New Zealand

The World Cup begins with a clash of two contenders in Paris

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: Rugby World Cup, Ryder Cup and Evan Ferguson

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, tennis, athletics and the NFL?

The Guardian - UK

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Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host

The tournament can serve to balm the sport’s soul, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with the action on the pitch distracting from testing times off it

The Independent UK

Why this Rugby World Cup feels different for the vulnerable All Blacks

New Zealand have rowed back from the brink of complete catastrophe, writes Luke Baker, but they’re far from the juggernaut of old

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup kick-off: Paris gears up for Olympic dress rehearsal

World rugby’s showpiece tournament is one of the biggest sporting events of 2023 but also starts the countdown to the 2024 Games

The Guardian - UK

France await All Blacks test as Rugby World Cup fever reaches boiling point

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way

The Guardian - UK

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Will Jordan: The All Blacks try-scoring machine set for World Cup debut

The electric outside back has endured a tough year with injuries heading into the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Ardie Savea: All Blacks star looking to guide New Zealand back to the summit

The 29-year-old made his All Blacks debut in 2016 and has been one of the world’s best players since

The Independent UK

Gregory Alldritt: The forward who can power France to Rugby World Cup glory

The commanding number eight will be a big weapon for France as they look to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont: French captain looking to inspire host nation to Rugby World Cup triumph

The posterboy of French rugby will hope to inspire his nation to a famous win on home soil

The Independent UK

Bastien Chalureau: France’s controversial lock to watch at the Rugby World Cup

The 31-year-old Montpellier forward was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence in 2020 after a racially-motivated assault

The Independent UK

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture

The Independent UK

TV tonight: one man’s deeply emotional story about saving a kelp forest

A rare documentary about environmental hope. Plus, the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France. Here’s what to watch this evening

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France 24

‘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.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup will inspire more people take up sport, says new report

The Rugby World Cup is set to fuel a big rise in people taking up the sport, according to a new report.

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The Conversation

Machine learning can level the playing field against match fixing – helping regulators spot cheating

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup kicking off, there have already been whispers of teams spying on each other. Inevitable gamesmanship, perhaps, but there’s no doubt cheating in sport is a problem authorities struggle to combat.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick insists England have been written off too early ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Red Rose at a very low ebb but all that would change with a strong showing in France

Newsroom.co.nz

Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

Newsroom.co.nz

The most privileged chair in sport

We're about to get an earful of commentary as the Rugby World Cup kicks off. What's it like to sit in the big chair at the biggest games?

The Independent UK

Scotland and Lions legend Stuart Hogg joins The Independent for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Scotland’s record try-scorer will be providing expert insight and sharing strident views in his exclusive weekly column for The Independent Premium from the tournament in France

Evening Standard

England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player

Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion

The Independent UK

Sione Tuipulotu ‘very emotional’ as mum travels to watch Scotland star in France

Tuipulotu’s mother Angelina has yet to see him play for Scotland live.

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