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Connacht vs Glasgow Warriors: Franco Smith praises Oli Kebble as Rowe debuts

Glasgow Warriors will hand a debut to Kyle Rowe in one of four changes to their team to face Connacht tomorrow.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023

Pièce de résistance awaits as Rugby World Cup reaches its Parisian finale

The winner of the final becomes the most successful team in World Cup history and New Zealand v South Africa rarely disappoints

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final

The Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Mandela, Lomu and a Rugby World Cup final that went beyond sport

On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

South Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All Blacks

The winner will be crowned the most successful nation in the tournament’s history.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

South Africa is the ultimate test for the All Blacks – a fixture that can create heroes

Ian Foster’s side must match the Springboks’ physicality if they are to join the All Blacks legends of the past

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

RFU bans former council member for using racial slur to black volunteer

Andrew Sarek will not be allowed to attend an England match for 12 months after accepting an RFU charge but denying the words were racist

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Mike McMeeken’s move ‘out of comfort zone’ to Catalans earned England recall

The 29-year-old made the brave switch to the south of France in 2021 after six seasons with Castleford.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Lark Atkin-Davies scores four tries as England thrash Canada in WXV1

England 45-12 Canada: Jess Breach notches her 35th try in dominant Red Roses victory

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Topsy Ojo column: England must play for pride tonight after huge impact of Kevin Sinfield's motivation

Third-place finish at Rugby World Cup would be a fine return

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023