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'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

France ready for ‘wonderful’ World Cup opener with New Zealand – Fabien Galthie

The tournament opens on Friday with the hosts taking on the three-time champions, who beat them in the 1987 and 2011 finals.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

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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…

France 24

Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them

The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

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France expects: World Cup hype will be biggest weapon and great obstacle

On the eve of Friday’s clash with New Zealand, Fabien Galthié and Antoine Dupont hope belief can drive the hosts to success

The Guardian - UK

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)

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 Guardian - UK

New Zealand Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

New Zealand have been drawn in Pool A for the tournament in France

The Independent UK

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup in France will be set alight by tries, speed and attacking play

I’m thrilled by the unpredictability that stalks this tournament – the top scorers will end up as world champions

The Guardian - UK

How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup

Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks

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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 Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide

France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest

The Independent UK

Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident

New Zealand lock Barrett has been cleared of further sanction having been sent off for a second yellow card after dropping a shoulder on South Africa’s Malcolm Marx

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

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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?

Radio France Internationale

Host France breezes past Australia in warm-up rugby match

Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, in the final warm-up game before the tournament opens on 8 September.

The Guardian - UK

Canan Moodie escaped gang violence to become rugby’s rapidly rising star

South Africa’s 20-year-old back grew up next to a drug den but a supportive family and street-honed skills have changed his life

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s Moodie takes centre stage and leaves New Zealand reeling

Young Springbok has not played on the outside in midfield since school but looked a devastating natural in his new role

The Guardian - UK

South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red

South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off

The Independent UK

South Africa lay down marker ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand

The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on a chastening night for World Cup favourites New Zealand.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland ready to fly at Rugby World Cup but champions still need luck

Injuries to key players can change sporting fates, while South Africa look much stronger with Siya Kolisi back in the side

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