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George Turner almost became a fourth victim of the curse of the Scotland hookers

First Ewan Ashman missed the opening weekend defeat to South Africa in Marseilles because of a concussion suffered in training earlier that week.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

France 24 · Oct 4, 2023

D’Arcy Rae happily ensconced at Edinburgh as new URC campaign approaches

His initial deal with the capital club, announced earlier this week, is only for the length of this season, and he is certainly taking nothing for…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

The South Africa-born prop is enjoying the time of his life in France as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice loosehead.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Wales’ Gareth Thomas has first-hand experience of Georgia threat

Wales need one point to guarantee top spot in Pool C.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

French government to hold crisis meetings on bedbug 'scourge'

The French government will hold emergency meetings this week to examine surging numbers of bedbug cases, which are becoming a major public health worry.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2023

Kyle Sinckler: England aware Samoa can flip from best friends to worse enemies with ease

Kyle Sinckler has warned England to beware Samoa's ability to jump from your best friends to your worst enemies ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash in Lille.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023

New Zealand boss Foster warns of Uruguay danger in final pool clash at World Cup

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster warned his players to be on their guard as he laid bare the challenge of Uruguay ahead of their final game of the group stages at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2023

Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game

Sinckler is poised to start England’s final World Cup group match where he could face fellow Bristol forwards Steven Luatua and Chris Vui.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023