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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

South Africa spring half-back surprise for crunch France quarter-final

The Springboks have handed Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach starts with Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench

The Independent UK

Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

The Guardian - UK

Sandpaper saga in the past as Bancroft eyes Test return

Cameron Bancroft has been the king of Sheffield Shield ranks over the past year, and he hopes the hot form will lead to an Australian Test recall.

AAP

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Ireland and All Blacks thrust into new roles for blockbuster quarter-final

The power dynamics have shifted in the Ireland-New Zealand rivalry ahead of their Rugby World Cup knockout clash but an Irish hoodoo remains

The Independent UK

Ireland’s embrace of Zombie song at Rugby World Cup stirs debate over lyrics

Fans seen singing the Cranberries’ hit in stadiums but some Irish republicans are unhappy at revival

The Guardian - UK

Inspired allrounder Edwards credits Watson for success

NSW's new coaching adviser Shane Watson has made an impression on allrounder Jack Edwards, who has begun the domestic summer in sparkling form.

AAP

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation.

The Independent UK

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All Blacks drop Mark Telea against Ireland for disciplinary issue

The wing was kept out of the quarter-final lineup due to breaching team protocol while Ireland’s captain believed the atmosphere would benefit both teams

The Guardian - UK

Arnold bemoans Australia’s lack of funding despite World Cup success

Graham Arnold has sided with Ange Postecoglou in delivering a damning verdict on the lack of funding for football in Australia ahead of their friendly with England

The Guardian - UK

Wāhine Māori cricketers finally celebrated

The inaugural Māori Wāhine national cricket tournament starts today, with a chance for young Māori cricketers to make their mark on the game.

Newsroom.co.nz

All Blacks drop key man for disciplinary breach as team to face Ireland revealed

New Zealand take on Ireland in Paris on Saturday evening and head coach Ian Foster has made a big selection call

The Independent UK

Green wave of Ireland fans turning Paris into home away from home

Irish supporters have already arrived with tens of thousands expected to create a stirring atmosphere in seismic quarter-final with All Blacks

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George promises ‘very different’ England side against Fiji with World Cup confidence unshaken

Saracens hooker is sure that Steve Borthwick’s side will bounce back from dismal Samoa showing in quarter-finals

Evening Standard

Wales vs Argentina: Warren Gatland tells Rugby World Cup rivals to stop ‘complaining’ about lopsided draw

The four top-ranked nations in the world are all on the same side of the draw for this weekend’s quarter-finals.

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The Independent UK

Warren Gatland hits out at critics of lopsided Rugby World Cup draw: ‘Deal with it’

Gatland believes that too much has been made about a loaded top half of the draw

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland: Wales aren’t ready to go home yet and will embrace pressure

Victory over the Pumas in Marseille would see Wales reach a third World Cup semi-final under Gatland.

Evening Standard

Levani Botia: Fiji’s former prison officer hoping to put England on Rugby World Cup lockdown

La Rochelle’s ‘Demolition Man’ and Fijian cult hero will punish any sluggish breakdown work in Sunday’s quarter-final battle in Marseille

The Guardian - UK

Erasmus drafts World Cup narrative with the flair of a French novelist

South Africa’s director of rugby has made more headlines but against France on Sunday the players will pen the tale

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Evening Standard

Ireland vs New Zealand: Andy Farrell’s laid-back camp brings out the best in Mack Hansen

Connacht wing’s unusual Farrell tattoo indicative of a camp feeling comfortable in pursuit of Rugby World Cup glory

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Marcus Smith at full-back would be Steve Borthwick’s boldest selection gamble

Brave decision could revitalise a stalled attack in Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but it is certainly not without risk

Evening Standard

England ready to gamble on Marcus Smith for Rugby World Cup showdown with Fiji

Harlequins star is set for just his second full-back start in quarter-final, with Owen Farrell expected to move to fly-half at the expense of George Ford

The Independent UK

Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid

Native Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time.

The Independent UK

Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals

Quarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland names Wales team to face Argentina with Taulupe Faletau’s replacement confirmed

Tommy Reffell replaces the injured Taulupe Faletau in the back row, with Aaron Wainwright moving to number eight

The Independent UK

Ireland vs New Zealand referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

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