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Australia take on Wales in Lyon on Sunday with their Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

The head coach of the Welsh men’s rugby squad, Warren Gatland, has built a reputation as one of the best coaches in the world. But his “intense training methods” have drawn comparisons to waterboarding, and his training programmes have included “psychological challenges” such as players being put in hoods and…

The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

The France skipper faces a World Cup fitness fight after being hurt against Namibia.

The captain was injured during the record 96-0 win over Namibia following a clash of heads.

The hosts’ captain and star scrum half has suffered a facial fracture, leaving his further participation at the tournament in doubt

Berry is one of the referees at this year’s tournament

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

Pope Francis will arrive in the southern French city of Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit that will include a meeting of bishops from around the Mediterranean, a ceremony at the memorial for people lost at sea and a public mass. He is expected to reiterate his call for…