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Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe

Steve Borthwick appears set to axe George Ford and install his captain Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji

The Guardian - UK

Sam Matavesi expected to play for Fiji against England despite father’s death

Fiji’s hooker Sam Matavesi is still expected to face England despite having dashed back to Cornwall to be with his family following the death of his father

The Guardian - UK

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Jamie George urges England to use their big-game experience against Fiji

Fiji are appearing in the knockout phase for only the third time and their first since 2007.

The Independent UK

Experienced duo Thomson and Wassell return to Scotland line-up to face South Africa

Lisa Thomson and Emma Wassell, two of Scotland’s most experienced players, are back in the starting line-up to face South Africa tomorrow [Friday]…

The National (Scotland)

Jamie George sends message to England teammates ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Fiji

Jamie George believes his side are well equipped to handle the pressure of their last eight encounter with Fiji

The Independent UK

How the Socceroos’ 2003 upset win over England shaped Australian football

Two decades on from the historic friendly at Upton Park the rivals meet at Wembley to test how far the two teams have come

The Guardian - AU

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Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

The world’s top-ranked nation are seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time.

The Independent UK

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The National (Scotland)

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

Well what did you expect? A miracle in Paris?

The Guardian - UK

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

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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 Independent 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/

Evening Standard

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

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.

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