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New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy

Aaron Smith scored a first-half hat-trick as the All Blacks ran riot in Lyon.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh 19 Connacht 45: Extenuating circumstances in substantial pre-season defeat

Edinburgh's first of two pre-season matches ended in a fairly substantial defeat last night, but there were at least some extenuating…

The National (Scotland)

The All Blacks are back! New Zealand score 14 tries to hammer Italy in World Cup rout

New Zealand 96-17 Italy: The All Blacks scored seven tries in each half to thrash Italy in Lyon

The Independent UK

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Smith hat-trick inspires New Zealand to World Cup demolition job on Italy

Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick in New Zealand’s emphatic victory as they demolished Italy in their pool match at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ben Earl raised eyebrows when he first arrived at Saracens, says Maro Itoje

The dynamic back row is taking his debut World Cup by storm.

The Independent UK

Scotland star Javan Sebastian on 'dark time' out of rugby and working as a butcher

Whenever the grind of trying to prove his fitness over the summer so as to earn selection for Scotland’s World Cup squad felt like it was getting…

The National (Scotland)

New Zealand 96-17 Italy: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

New Zealand All Blacks send loud warning shot to World Cup rivals with 14-try demolition of hapless Italy.

The Guardian - UK

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Glasgow Warriors selection issue presents 'huge opportunity' says Franco Smith

Franco Smith has insisted that the unavailability of so many Glasgow players for tonight’s match against Zebre is not an inconvenience but a…

The National (Scotland)

Javan Sebastian determined not to butcher chance in Scotland front row

Tighthead prop says starting place is ‘a bit surreal’ as Gregor Townsend’s men target bonus-point win against Romania

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones Show Trial rolls on amid intensifying Wallabies blowback

Australia’s abject World Cup has only heightened the frostiness on either side of the barricades with Eddie Jones’ future increasingly uncertain

The Guardian - UK

We have to appreciate Wales and England for their Rugby World Cup runs so far

Being the first two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals is an impressive achievement when you think where they were

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Thomas says Wales ‘reset’ after break and ready to resume World Cup bid

Wales have already to secured a quarter-final berth.

The Independent UK

Scotland prop Sebastian details incredible journey from butcher to World Cup

Javan Sebastian will start in Scotland's third World Cup game against Romania.

The National (Scotland)

‘Fiji’s Jonny Wilkinson’: island nation embraces Simione Kuruvoli ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Excitement builds across Pacific nation over young scrum-half who helped seal historic victory against Australia

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The Independent UK

New Zealand vs Italy referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Matthew Carley

The Englishman is one of the referees at this year’s tournament

Radio France Internationale

Paris launches emergency plan to fight spread of bed bugs

France’s Transport Ministry and Paris's town hall on Friday launched a battle plan to fight bed bugs that have recently appeared in public transport and cinemas. The measures come as France hosts the Rugby World Cup, which has drawn tens of thousands of visitors.

The Independent UK

Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose

The two-time British and Irish Lion has been a Test regular for a decade.

The Independent UK

Javan Sebastian: Spell in the ‘normal’ world gave me impetus to succeed in rugby

Sebastian will make his World Cup bow this weekend.

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Evening Standard

Maro Itoje warns England rivals that Rugby World Cup best is yet to come: ‘There’s another level’

Saracens lock has vowed to improve even further after brushing off fitness issues to play a key role in Pool D campaign

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

Ange Capuozzo will be winging it for Italy against New Zealand while Scotland chase a bonus-point win against luckless Romania

The Independent UK

The talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania

Gregor Townsend’s side lie third in Pool B.

The Independent UK

Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter

He is preparing to make his first appearance at a World Cup ahead of his start in Saturday’s must-win match against Romania in Lille on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Is New Zealand vs Italy on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A clash

The National (Scotland)

Bryan Easson insists 'experience' key in Scotland selection for Spain clash

He has named an experienced team for the fixture.

AAP

NZ Labour likens Luxon to Eddie Jones in fiscal fight

New Zealand's Opposition National party has released its alternative budget, promising more disciplined spending to pay for income tax cuts.

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