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Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory

The 27-year-old has been virtually ever-present since his Test debut just under three years ago.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa's hopes lie with South Africa and Namibia, for now

Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men’s Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa (ranked 2nd in the world) and underdogs Namibia (ranked 21st). What are their chances and what is the state of…

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023

Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales pack to be ‘accurate and relentless’ against Fiji

Wales face a tough Pool C opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Agustin Creevy interview: England be warned - Argentina are up their with the very best

Exclusive interview with Standard Sport

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Dan Cole thought England days were over before Steve Borthwick call

Leicester stalwart back in the fold ahead of World Cup opener against Argentina

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Jonny May ready for second England chance after his ‘monkey’ comes out

Initially told by Steve Borthwick that he was going to miss out on England’s 33-man squad, the winger is now back in the fold

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘Special moment’ for South American rugby as Chile join Argentina and Uruguay at World Cup

For the first time in Rugby World Cup history, South America will be fielding three representatives at the 2023 edition that kicks off in France on September 8, with first-timers Chile entering the fray alongside Uruguay and tournament regulars Argentina. The trio of nations will be counting on this unprecedented…

France 24 · Sep 6, 2023

World Player of the Year award ‘long forgotten’ by Ireland – Josh van der Flier

The Leinster flanker was only the third Irishman to win the award.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

The wait is over - let the 2023 Rugby World Cup fun commence

This will be the tenth edition of the Cup and for the first time, the finals will be entirely hosted by France.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023

Jonny May reveals anger at Steve Borthwick after initially missing out on England’s Rugby World Cup squad

May wanted to leave the England camp but stayed and ultimately replaced Anthony Watson in the World Cup squad

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023