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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

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.

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.

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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?

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NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

The Independent UK

France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat of stadium chaos

The French government has revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup, which begins in France this week, to avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

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

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Scotland’s Tuipulotu aims to turn on the style with Russell at World Cup

Sione Tuipulotu hopes a mutual love for fashion can fuel his on-pitch partnership with Finn Russell at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina this evening.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup teams gather across France ahead of tournament's start this week

The team's participating in the Rugby World Cup have arrived in villages, towns and cities across France and are finalizing their preparations for the tournament

The Independent UK

France's World Cup preparations disturbed by calls to drop Chalureau in racism controversy

France's preparations for the Rugby World Cup have been disrupted by calls to remove one of its players because of a historic racism charge

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Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule, fixtures, match dates and kick-off times

Every game of the Rugby World Cup as hosts France kick-off the tournament against favourites New Zealand in Paris

France 24

Key numbers for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

France hosts its second Rugby World Cup from September 8 to October 28, with 20 teams vying for the coveted Webb Ellis Cup as the sport celebrates its 200th anniversary. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the tournament in numbers.

The National (Scotland)

BBC under fire for writing off Scotland's chances in Rugby World Cup

THE BBC is facing criticism for appearing to write off Scotland’s chances in the Rugby World Cup before the tournament has even started.

Evening Standard

South Africa’s muscular subs bench cleared for Rugby World Cup

South Africa are free to use their seven-one replacements bench split at the Rugby World Cup.

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The Independent UK

Greenpeace releases animated video in campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of Rugby World Cup

Environmental group Greenpeace has released an animated video showing a massive amount of oil flooding the field for the upcoming opening game of the Rugby World Cup in a campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of big sporting events

The Independent UK

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

Radio France Internationale

Meet the man hoping to turn rugby into Africa's favourite sport

Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has high hopes that will change.

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics

If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.

Evening Standard

OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans

Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done?

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England face Fiji at Twickenham in their final World Cup warm-up match.

France 24

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

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