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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament

The centre made his World Cup debut 12 years ago in New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Sexton shines as Ireland start Rugby World Cup with 12-try rout of Romania

The returning Johnny Sexton scored 24 points as Ireland demolished Romania 82-8 in Pool B of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ireland 82-8 Romania: Johnny Sexton stars on Rugby World Cup return in sweltering 12-try blitz

Influential skipper scores twice on his first appearance for six months as Andy Farrell’s top-ranked side lay down an early marker in the Bordeaux heat

Evening Standard

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Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania

Andy Farrell’s side hit back emphatically after a shaky start.

The Independent UK

Australia 35-15 Georgia: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Ben Donaldson scored 25 points to get Australia up and running with a hard-fought bonus-point victory in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Italy 52-8 Namibia: Ange Capuozzo stars in bonus-point win to open Rugby World Cup campaign

Ange Capuozzo marked his maiden Rugby World Cup appearance with a fine solo try in Italy's 52-8 victory over Namibia in Pool A.

Evening Standard

Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record

The pair have developed into two of the most dangerous wings in world rugby and are aiming to showcase their finishing ability on the biggest stage.

The Independent UK

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Ireland 82-8 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Johnny Sexton returned in style to score 24 points in Ireland’s impressive 12-try rout of Romania in the searing Bordeaux heat

The Guardian - UK

Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death

Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener

The Guardian - UK

Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji

It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with Warren Gatland’s team on a run of three-consecutive wins.

The Independent UK

Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points

The mouth-watering Pool B showdown takes place at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Sunday.

The Independent UK

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture

The Independent UK

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture

The Independent UK

Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash

It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet.

The Independent UK

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Radio France Internationale

Top ranked Ireland begin hunt for glory against Romania at rugby World Cup

Ireland, the world's top ranked team, begins its quest for a first World Cup triumph against the presumed Group B makeweights Romania during the first full day of action at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online

ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK

The Guardian - UK

France kick off Rugby World Cup with lavish ceremony and historic win

Les Bleus serenaded off pitch by 80,000 fans after frenetic victory over All Blacks caps exuberant show to mark sport’s 200th anniversary

Radio France Internationale

France see off New Zealand to inject feel good factor into rugby World Cup

France launched their bid for a first world rugby union crown on Friday night with a pulsating 27-13 win over over New Zealand at he Stade de France.

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France 24

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 National (Scotland)

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.

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