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Wales name strong side for Australia clash as Warren Gatland omits co-captain

Wales boss Warren Gatland has named the same team that beat Fiji in their World Cup opener

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

France World Cup rugby chiefs sweat over Dupont face injury

France's hopes of lifting a first rugby union World Cup suffered a setback on Friday when tests confirmed that skipper Antoine Dupont could be out of the tournament after suffering a facial fracture during the 96-0 romp past Namibia in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland

The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Is Argentina vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Pope Francis to sound alarm over migrant tragedies during Marseille visit

Pope Francis will arrive in the southern French city of Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit that will include a meeting of bishops from around the Mediterranean, a ceremony at the memorial for people lost at sea and a public mass. He is expected to reiterate his call for…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

Dupont injury blights France victory over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

A second-half injury to France skipper Antoine Dupont eclipsed a record win over Namibia which virtually sealed a place for the hosts in the last eight at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

France's 96-0 win over Namibia overshadowed by facial injury for captain Dupont

A serious-looking facial injury to captain Antoine Dupont took the gloss off France's highest ever score, a 96-0 romp against hapless Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. There were 14 tries, including a penalty try, and Thomas Ramos converted 12 of 13.

France 24 · Sep 22, 2023

France rack up record score in huge Rugby World Cup win over Namibia

France 96-0 Namibia: The hosts racked up a huge win but lost captain Antoine Dupont to injury

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Blair Kinghorn reckons Scotland have a point to prove against Tonga

He is looking forward to the fixture.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Marcus Smith backed to shine at full-back as England tackle unfancied Chile

Smith will make his first start in the number 15 jersey in Saturday’s clash.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023