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Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

The Independent UK

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

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 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

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

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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

'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

How to watch France vs New Zealand for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup game today

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Evening Standard

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.

The Conversation

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?

Newsroom.co.nz

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

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Steely-eyed Steve Borthwick not afraid to let mask slip with England

Head coach will back his men to the hilt but always lets them know who is boss

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

The Week

Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi ready to extend Springbok supremacy after medical miracle

The iconic captain recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in just four months to lead South Africa’s title defence in France

The Independent UK

England team LIVE: Rugby World Cup announcement for opener against Argentina

The tournament’s opening fixture is just a day away in France

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The Independent UK

Watch as France and New Zealand players hold press conference ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Watch as New Zealand and France players hold a press conference at the Stade de France ahead of the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The Guardian - US

Want a more perfect union? Watch the Rugby World Cup

The men’s US Eagles failed to qualify but events in France will still give American rugby fans a chance to come together

France 24

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…

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The players to watch, the teams to back and how to tell a ruck from a scrum as the tournament kicks off in France

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: David Cormack on the All Blacks' fiefdom

On the eve of the men's Rugby World Cup, a rugby journo with the Herald huffs and puffs about the monetising of the All Blacks

The Guardian - UK

France boosts Rugby World Cup security after Champions League fiasco

Sports minister says lessons learned from failings at Stade de France

The Independent UK

Watch as New Zealand head coach speaks ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Watch as New Zealand head coach Ian Foster holds a press conference after announcing his team for the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against France.

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