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Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are mentally ready to beat New Zealand and break World Cup quarter-final hoodoo

Ireland are the number-one ranked side in the world but have never previously progressed to a Rugby World Cup semi-final

Evening Standard

Wales star Jac Morgan hailed as a ‘hybrid’ of Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric

The flanker has produced outstanding form during the Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

Ireland reveal Mack Hansen and James Lowe fitness as New Zealand team confirmed

Andy Farrell has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks

The Independent UK

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Mack Hansen to start Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand

Hansen suffered a calf issue in last weekend’s 36-14 victory over Scotland.

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus points finger at France as he admits to South Africa referee issues

Springboks chief makes simulation claim against quarter-final opponents

Evening Standard

England ponder handing Owen Farrell fly-half reins in huge vote of confidence for beleaguered captain

Steve Borthwick preparing reshuffle which could leave George Ford on bench

Evening Standard

Woman dies choking on marshmallows at Welsh rugby club

Beddau RFC says it is ‘heartbroken’ after death of ‘wonderful wife, mother and daughter’ at fundraiser

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South Africa delay naming team for Rugby World Cup quarter-final as Rassie Erasmus starts France mind games

The Springboks plan to look at the French team before finalising their bench split

Evening Standard

Scotland did exactly as expected against Ireland and that is the problem

Well what did you expect? A miracle in Paris?

The National (Scotland)

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

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

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The Independent UK

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

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.

Evening Standard

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

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

Evening Standard

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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 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?

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