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World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

The Guardian - UK

Say your prayers - Scotland need a miracle vs Ireland

Scotland go there on a wing and a prayer, thanks to the idiotic people at World Rugby who drew up the seedings based on the world rankings in…

The National (Scotland)

Jamie George and Maro Itoje lead calls for England to tour Samoa ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Revamped rugby calendar could give opportunity for trips to Pacfic Islands

Evening Standard

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Flying Fiji break new ground but World Cup is set up for smaller nations to fail

So-called tier-two teams are at every disadvantage, from pool fixtures to a lack of quality warm-ups: World Rugby has to act

The Guardian - UK

Ben Lam red card: Why was Samoa star sent off against Japan at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Why England matches hit by empty seats as frustration mounts

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France

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Rugby World Cup: Red card rules explained

Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont may return to World Cup action in protective face mask

France are eager to have their scrum-half back in action but World Rugby regulations could cause complications for the scrum-half

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell helps Scotland overcome physical Tonga in bonus-point win

Scotland kept their quarter-final hopes alive by beating Tonga 45-17, with seven tries, as the Pacific Islanders picked up a late red card

The Guardian - UK

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Ireland game

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Paris

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola reveals what he learned at ‘tackle school’ after red card

The number eight had his ban reduced by a week after attending World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme with Kevin Sinfield

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola enjoys ‘sucking eggs’ at tackle school thanks to Kevin Sinfield masterclass

Billy Vunipola has vowed to heed the lessons of tackle school to kick-start his Rugby World Cup campaign with England.

Evening Standard

Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

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The Independent UK

This has been a breakthrough Rugby World Cup for the ‘minnows’, but the future is uncertain

An expanded World Cup in four years’ time is a possibility, although there are other challenges on the horizon for rugby’s emerging nations

The National (Scotland)

Ritchie Gray insists Scotland are focused ahead of Tonga clash

The 34-year-old is wary of the opposition.

The Guardian - UK

Japan aim to conjure spirit of 2019 and build on rugby legacy against England

Brave Blossoms have been inspirational in the past two World Cups but are still working to grow the sport’s popularity

The Independent UK

On this day in 2019: Wales assistant coach Rob Howley sent home from World Cup

Following an investigation, Howley was banned from all involvement in rugby for 18 months, nine of which were suspended.

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The Independent UK

Ethan De Groot red card: Why was All Blacks star sent off at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions

Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby silence on red card inconsistency after Tom Curry sending off

The England head coach was carefully critical of the lack of transparency over the World Cup officiating so far

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

The England head coach aired his frustration on Friday.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup

The National (Scotland)

Townsend expresses dismay at decision not to cite South African centre Jesse Kriel

The challenge on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the opening minute of Sunday’s World Cup clash in Marseilles has come under scrutiny.

The Independent UK

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

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