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 · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
Scotland did exactly as expected against Ireland and that is the problem Well what did you expect? A miracle in Paris? The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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 · Oct 10, 2023 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.