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Rugby World Cup: Outcry as convicted racist Bastien Chalureau called up to France squad

The French lock has always disputed that his assault on two people was racially motivated

Evening Standard

St Helens win again at Wakefield to heat up battle for Super League top spot

Paul Wellens’ side were worthy 32-16 winners and moved level on points with Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons at the top of the table

The Guardian - UK

Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England

Injuries and faltering form have given coach Steve Borthwick plenty of questions ahead of the tournament.

The Independent UK

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Wales centre Mason Grady has tough family act to follow at first Rugby World Cup

The Cardiff centre has risen rapidly through the ranks.

The Independent UK

Borthwick’s England still have bedrocks of being hard to beat as World Cup looms

If I am looking for positives from poor preparation, side has stuck to a plan that the coaches believe will win matches

The Guardian - UK

Dupont and France to serve feast of mouthwatering rugby at World Cup

This year’s Rugby World Cup in France has all the ingredients to justify the hype with the potential for a European winner and a greater capacity for upsets

The Guardian - UK

Strap up for Aggy

The rugby sisterhood gathers for a beloved team mate hit by cancer - with a charity match in her honour and a spirit of fight and fun. Alice Soper was part of it.

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Richard Wigglesworth confident England will have clean bill of health for Rugby World Cup opener

The attack coach also insisted England have blocked out any criticism of their poor recent form

Evening Standard

Without golden generation Wales are worlds away from World Cup success

New crop of talented youngsters and the return of Warren Gatland should give Wales grounds for optimism after a difficult year

The Guardian - UK

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Guardian - UK

Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay

The back-rower was a peripheral figure for Australia at the 2019 tournament before switching his international allegiance.

The Independent UK

As quality gap closes, underdogs will have their day at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Fiji and Georgia have already shown they can beat top countries but look out for Chile and Portugal to make waves in France

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup in France will be set alight by tries, speed and attacking play

I’m thrilled by the unpredictability that stalks this tournament – the top scorers will end up as world champions

The Guardian - UK

Ireland boss Andy Farrell says ability to ‘roll with punches’ key for World Cup

Ireland arrived in France on Thursday as one of the tournament favourites.

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Makea drives Waikato's rollercoaster ride into semis

Waikato goes into Saturday's Farah Palmer Cup semifinal led by a woman who’s been, gone and returned - along the way becoming one of the most respected players in the country. Adam Julian reports.

The National (Scotland)

Play on Scotland's 1994 Rugby World Cup rescue set for Murrayfield stage

A PLAY telling the inspiring story of how Scotland saved the 1994 women’s Rugby World Cup looks set to be premiered at Murrayfield next year for…

The Guardian - UK

‘No talent coming through’: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Eddie Jones, the former England coach, believes the Rugby Football Union must take responsibility for the national side’s struggles

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup

The stage is set for a spectacular tournament.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup

The New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss.

The Independent UK

Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief

this team, ranked fifth in the world, has delivered enough under Townsend, particularly over the past year.

The Independent UK

No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell

Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 talking points including England crisis and TMO Bunker

France set to host a spectacular sporting event

The Independent UK

Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Preparations for the upcoming World Cup hit a new low last weekend with defeat to Fiji at Twickenham.

Evening Standard

Ollie Chessum: I feared Rugby World Cup dream was over after freak ankle injury

The lock’s foot “wasn’t where it was supposed to be” after dislocating his ankle in England training back in March

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