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King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

Charles and Camilla will begin their three-day tour with a ceremonial welcome in the heart of Paris and a grand dinner in the Palace of Versailles.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

‘The atmosphere is just electric’: how fans are finding France 2023 so far

Brotherly love, epic journeys and becoming the 16th man – how travelling supporters are faring at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

This has been a breakthrough Rugby World Cup for the ‘minnows’, but the future is uncertain

An expanded World Cup in four years’ time is a possibility, although there are other challenges on the horizon for rugby’s emerging nations

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones pledges tactical rethink for Australia in crucial Wales showdown

Wallabies need new ideas as they look to keep their Pool C campaign alive with a mammoth clash in Lyon this weekend

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Sione Vailanu promises to raise Tonga performance levels ahead of Scotland clash

The 28-year-old is looking forward to the fixture.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

England duo Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum don’t want to be rested against Chile

A much-changed England team is expected to face the lowest-ranked team in their group.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

England cannot afford to ‘sleepwalk’ into Chile game, warns Ollie Chessum

A number of smaller nations have impressed at this World Cup so far

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Malakai Fekitoa warns Scotland are facing 'the best Tongan side ever assembled'

The Pacific Island nation, the smallest at the tournament this year with a population of around 100,000, have never made it out of the pool stages…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

South Africa go big and bold with reboot of forward heavy bench against Ireland

Eben Etzebeth is fit to face Ireland and has been included in a power-laden South Africa side for the pivotal Pool B match on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

Wales are heading towards a fourth successive World Cup quarter-final appearance under head coach Gatland.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023