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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.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

‘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 Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

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 Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Greg Peterson re-joins Glasgow Warriors on short-term deal

Now 32, Peterson has been brought in primarily as cover for JP du Preez, who will be out of action for the whole season.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Scotland can take inspiration from past triumph over South Africa, says Skeldon

THE last time Scotland played in South Africa, they beat the host nation twice. Both teams have changed a lot since those two meetings back in 2019,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

World Rugby keen to introduce hi-tech mouthguards at all levels of the game

Devices to measure G-force of head impacts will be used in elite rugby first but aim is for them to filter down to junior and community levels

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France

A look back at Scotland’s World Cup campaign

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Ireland vs New Zealand: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Ireland are hoping to make new ground at the Rugby World Cup when they face New Zealand in a blockbuster encounter in Paris tonight.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

Marcus Smith reveals Olympic hero Daley Thompson as secret to blistering World Cup speed

Harlequins playmaker is reaping the rewards of dedicated sprint work in a new full-back role for England in France

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

England riddled with issues but huge prize can cure their woes

England face a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against a Fiji side in similar disarray with a tantalising reward waiting

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023