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Will Jordan: The All Blacks try-scoring machine set for World Cup debut

The electric outside back has endured a tough year with injuries heading into the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Ardie Savea: All Blacks star looking to guide New Zealand back to the summit

The 29-year-old made his All Blacks debut in 2016 and has been one of the world’s best players since

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Gregory Alldritt: The forward who can power France to Rugby World Cup glory

The commanding number eight will be a big weapon for France as they look to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener

France and New Zealand will run out before a sold-out Stade de France in the much-anticipated opening match of the Rugby World Cup in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis on September 8. The match is the eighth instalment in one of World Cup rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

France 24 · Sep 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup will inspire more people take up sport, says new report

The Rugby World Cup is set to fuel a big rise in people taking up the sport, according to a new report.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener

The world’s top-ranked team failed to fully convince against Italy, England and Samoa last month.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Steve Borthwick insists England have been written off too early ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Red Rose at a very low ebb but all that would change with a strong showing in France

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Corey Domachowski hopes ‘absolutely savage’ training camps will benefit Wales

The Cardiff prop has made his mark both on and off the pitch.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Michael Cheika focuses on forwards as Argentina adapt for England test

Head coach selects six forwards among eight replacements for Saturday’s World Cup match against England, while Juan Cruz Mallía returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Eddie Jones has a gift for building his own reality and making us all believe

The Wallabies head coach is a master of public bluff and bluster but it is all part of a plan to get players buying into his vision

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023