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France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.

France 24

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended

France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style

The Independent UK

France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.

Evening Standard

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France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World Cup history and they could have few complaints.

The Independent UK

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Jacques Nienaber in South Africa starting XV Scotland admission

The Springboks face the Scots in Marseille on Sunday in a mouthwatering and high-stakes start to both sides’ Pool B campaigns.

The National (Scotland)

Jamie Ritchie in Scotland enjoy message ahead of World Cup

The 27-year-old blindside flanker insisted that Scotland will not allow themselves to be intimidated by their opponents’ ferocious power.

The National (Scotland)

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South Africa vs Scotland branded pool stage 'play-off'

The flanker was the inspirational leader who drove the Springboks’ success in Japan four years ago.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland go with predictable starting XV vs South Africa

The ‘Toony Tombola’ appears to have rolled to a standstill, for now.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup Pool C guide in full: Fiji have fighting chance

A breakdown of Pool C at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

The Week in Detail: From illegal fishing to the Rugby World Cup

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

World Rugby rankings: Which team is top ahead of World Cup?

Where do the 20 competing nations sit ahead of the tournament?

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup pundits, commentators and presenters for ITV

The broadcaster has the television rights in the United Kingdom for every game from the tournament in France

The Independent UK

France 27-13 New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Thomas Ramos’s kicking and tries by Damian Penaud and Melvyn Jaminet helped France inflict New Zealand’s first ever pool loss

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The Guardian - AU

Underdogs Australia enter Rugby World Cup with Eddie Jones under scrutiny

Despite losing all five of their warm-up games, the draw has been kind for the Wallabies, but they will watch out for Fiji

The Independent UK

After year from hell, can Wales surprise at the Rugby World Cup?

2023 has been a disaster for Warren Gatland’s men, writes Luke Baker, but the World Cup can still be salvaged

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick to keep job even if England fail in Rugby World Cup pool stages

The RFU has supported the coach as they look to a ‘long-term rebuilding programme’ with Borthwick contracted until the 2027 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland ‘nervous’ as Wales get ready for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener

Warren Gatland praised Fiji, saying: ‘The advent of Super Rugby has been huge boost,’ with Wales’s Josh Adams ready for the heat in Bordeaux

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

The Week

Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September

The UK’s prison system is in the spotlight this week after a terror suspect managed a “jaw-dropping” escape from Wandsworth prison in south London.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: France talisman Antoine Dupont is relishing the expectations of a nation

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

Gatland’s men look set to reap the benefits of punishing conditions at training camps in Switzerland and Turkey.

Evening Standard

Ambitious France can handle Rugby World Cup pressure on home soil, insists Antoine Dupont

Talismanic Les Bleus captain insists the hosts have a “responsibility to do something great” as All Blacks blockbuster kicks off tournament

Evening Standard

Topsy Ojo column: England must beware major Argentina threats in Rugby World Cup opener

Steve Borthwick’s side must kick well and keep their discipline against the likes of Mateo Carreras and Emiliano Boffelli

Evening Standard

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

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