South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Pressure still on Wales despite narrow win over Fiji – Jonathan Humphreys Wales will face Portugal on the back of an outstanding victory against Fiji. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and kick-off times Every game of the Rugby World Cup after hosts France kicked off the tournament against favourites New Zealand in Paris The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Scotland players rated after South Africa World Cup loss Gregor Townsend's men didn't get off to the best start in France. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale Wales survived a late rally to win their World Cup opener 32-26 The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies' Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made head-on-head contact with Jack Dempsey in an attempted tackle in the first half. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup Tougher tests await the world’s top-ranked nation. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Warren Gatland hails ‘significant’ win after tense clash with Fiji Wales survived a late rally to win their World Cup opener 32-26. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Referee controversy and Wales brilliance denies Fiji in Rugby World Cup thriller Wales 32-26 Fiji: A dramatic game came down to the final play but Warren Gatland’s Wales got off to the perfect start The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Wales survive late Fiji scare in Rugby World Cup thriller to boost quarter-final hopes The Welsh emerged 32-26 winners in the Pool C clash despite Fiji’s two scores in the final seven minutes before Semi Radradra’s knock-on with the try line in sight The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Wales earn bonus-point win through Elliot Dee and hold off Fiji fightback Fiji’s Semi Radrada dropped a chance at very end to pull off a stunning comeback but Wales held on to win 32-26 The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Manu Tuilagi laughs off adversity after 14-man England grind out win Tom Curry was sent off after three minutes but England still beat the Pumas 27-10. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
‘We can win World Cup’: Genge talks up England’s challenge after Argentina joy The prop, who played in England’s 27-10 World Cup win over Argentina, said: ‘‘We have not cracked it but it’s a step in the right direction’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Gregor Townsend frustrated by referee 'inconsistency' against South Africa Townsend provided his reaction after Scotland lost 18-3 to South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend left ‘really disappointed’ by Scotland’s defeat to South Africa It was the first time since losing to Ireland at the 2019 World Cup that the Scots had scored as few as three points.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 A heroic but predictable ending as Scotland fall to South Africa’s size Rough and tumble World Cup clash suited Eben Etzebeth and company, with Scotland sucked into playing opponent’s game
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win The Scotland head coach felt Kriel’s early head-on-head collision with Jack Dempsey merited punishment
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023 Scotland player ratings: Finn Russell shines despite South Africa defeat Scotland lost 18-3 in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 Wales 32-26 Fiji: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened Wales stood firm in the face of a fierce Fiji onslaught to grab a precious bonus-point victory to kick off their campaign
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023 South Africa crush Scotland to launch defence of World Cup crown South Africa began the defence of their World Cup crown with a clinical 18-3 victory over Scotland at the Vélodrome in Marseille.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 South Africa’s Du Toit and Arendse break Scotland resistance for win South Africa’s Jesse Kriel escaped punishment for a first-minute upright tackle as the world champions went on to beat Scotland 18-3
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023 Scotland fall to defeat in bruising World Cup opener against South Africa The Boks kicked off their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup with an 18-3 victory on Sunday evening.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 World Rugby rankings: Which team is top ahead of World Cup? Where do the 20 competing nations sit ahead of the tournament?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened Scotland resist for 40 minutes but eventually succumb to Springboks power game as the defending champions get their defence up and running.