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England ready to embrace being ‘public enemy number one’ to boost Rugby World Cup hopes

Steve Borthwick’s side take on the popular Pacific Islanders in the last eight of the tournament and Billy Vunipola has no problem with his side being disliked

The Independent UK

England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola

There is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players.

The Independent UK

England prepared to be public enemy No1 at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola

No 8 believes Steve Borthwick’s side are being overlooked as a siege mentality takes hold before Fiji quarter-final

Evening Standard

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World Rugby insists more opportunity for tier-two nations is priority for future

World Rugby has insisted providing developing nations with higher-level matches more frequently is at the ‘top of our agenda’

The Guardian - UK

Wales say Dan Biggar is fit for World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

The fly-half was injured during the early stages of Wales’ win against Australia.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: England must ramp up ruck speed to get attack firing in Fiji clash

Steve Borthwick’s risk-averse side must find precision and pinpoint accuracy to avoid being picked apart by breakdown masters in Marseille quarter-final

Evening Standard

Bedbugs force closure of seven schools in France: minister

The French government said it was launching a concerted effort to fight bedbugs that have appeared in numbers in public transport, cinemas, hospitals and in some schools.

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James Ryan and Mack Hansen injury doubts for Ireland against New Zealand

Wings James Lowe and Keith Earls and centre Robbie Henshaw all participated in training.

The Independent UK

Referees assigned for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - including England’s record-breaking official

France’s Mathieu Raynal will oversee England’s last-eight match against Fiji

The Independent UK

Northern powerhouses aim to shut south out of World Cup semi-finals

Each quarter-final pits a northern hemisphere group winner against a runner-up from the southern hemisphere. Could a historic lockout be made in France this weekend?

The Guardian - UK

Manly young gun will 'fear none' in Samoa Test debut

Gordon Chan Kum Tong will debut for Samoa at No.9 against Australia, and the Manly young gun has revealed that a family motto will have him primed to deliver.

AAP

Four Kangaroos to debut v Samoa, Edwards on wing

Dylan Edwards, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named to make their debuts in Australia's Pacific Cup Test against Samoa.

AAP

Frizell to honour mum with Tonga debut on historic tour

Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell has wanted to play for Tonga for a decade and will finally get his wish after representing Wales and Australia at the World Cup.

AAP

‘We showed Portugal rugby exists’: win over Fiji caps World Cup breakthrough

The retiring hooker Mike Tadjer hopes that Os Lobos’ impressive Rugby World Cup will drive interest in the sport back at home

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The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham

England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost to the Islanders for the first time in eight meetings.

The Guardian - UK

RFU chief takes ‘no pleasure’ in Eddie Jones’ World Cup failure with Australia

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, said he took no pleasure in Eddie Jones’s plight with Australia

Evening Standard

France vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France take on South Africa in a blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final contest tonight.

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

England clash with Fiji again in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals today.

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

Wales know they have a big opportunity to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals as they go up against Argentina in Marseille this afternoon.

The National (Scotland)

Greg Peterson re-joins Glasgow Warriors on short-term deal

Now 32, Peterson has been brought in primarily as cover for JP du Preez, who will be out of action for the whole season.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland can take inspiration from past triumph over South Africa, says Skeldon

THE last time Scotland played in South Africa, they beat the host nation twice. Both teams have changed a lot since those two meetings back in 2019,…

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby keen to introduce hi-tech mouthguards at all levels of the game

Devices to measure G-force of head impacts will be used in elite rugby first but aim is for them to filter down to junior and community levels

The Independent UK

Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France

A look back at Scotland’s World Cup campaign

Evening Standard

Ireland vs New Zealand: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Ireland are hoping to make new ground at the Rugby World Cup when they face New Zealand in a blockbuster encounter in Paris tonight.

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith reveals Olympic hero Daley Thompson as secret to blistering World Cup speed

Harlequins playmaker is reaping the rewards of dedicated sprint work in a new full-back role for England in France

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