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England happy to take ‘public enemy number one’ mantle on against Fiji

Billy Vunipola is staying defiant before Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against opponents fast becoming others’ second favourite’ team

The Guardian - UK

South Africa ‘got it wrong’ with past referee criticism, admits Rassie Erasmus

The Springboks’ director of rugby insists that his side have improved their relationship with officials before the World Cup quarter-final against France

The Guardian - UK

Rob Page against Wales games moving to Principality Stadium ahead of Euro 2028

The UK and Ireland’s bid to host the tournament was formally approved on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

The England captain’s form has been questioned ahead of a last eight meeting with Fiji/

The Independent UK

Jack Willis seeks renewed RFU talks in bid to keep England career alive

RFU deeming his case no longer meets the “exceptional circumstances” clause required for overseas-based players to represent Red Rose

Evening Standard

Wales give Dan Biggar injury update ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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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 Guardian - 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?

AAP

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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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