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Host France breezes past Australia in warm-up rugby match

Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, in the final warm-up game before the tournament opens on 8 September.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2023

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family

The fly-half is available to start Ireland’s World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

English rugby needs urgent rescuing before being cast away indefinitely

England’s World Cup hopes could hardly feel more washed up after the Fiji defeat with fresh direction and leadership essential to their recovery mission

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

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Townsend hopeful Scotland produce 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Played four, won three, lost one - and that by a mere three points. Scotland have had a relatively successful Summer Series.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

'One of the more frustrating games' - Jack Dempsey on Scotland triumph over Georgia

JACK Dempsey has admitted that Scotland struggled to come to terms with Georgia in the first half of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match at…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup

Healy has been left out of his country’s 33-man squad and is facing up to 10 weeks on the sidelines due to a calf issue.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Johnny Sexton regrets ‘mistake’ which saw him miss Ireland’s World Cup warm-ups

The 38-year-old is set to retire after the upcoming tournament in France.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

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Cian Healy left out of Ireland’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad due to injury

The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem in Saturday evening’s 17-13 warm-up win over Samoa.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

George Ford urges England to confront issues to avert Rugby World Cup disaster

England fell to a current tier two nation for the first time in their 152-year history.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

How to watch France vs Australia: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series clash

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Fiasco of Farrell and Vunipola bans has zero effect on rugby’s looming apocalypse

None of the red cards, suspensions or social media raging is going to make any difference to a player’s future health

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Meet the man hoping to turn rugby into Africa's favourite sport

Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has high hopes that will change.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2023

We’re ready to go – Jamie Ritchie says Scotland are excited for World Cup

Captain Ritchie is now relishing the prospect of leading the Scots into the tournament.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Steve Borthwick claims dismal pre-World Cup form is helping England squad

Steve Borthwick has insisted he has full faith in his Test coaching set-up in the wake of one of England’s darkest days at Twickenham.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display

Ireland claimed a 17-13 win in Bayonne.

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 27, 2023

France vs Australia live stream: how to watch today's free Rugby World Cup warm-up online

France face Australia at Stade de France in a World Cup warm-up match. Read on for your full guide to watching a France vs Australia live stream from anywhere in the world.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Cian Healy injury blights narrow Ireland win over Samoa in World Cup warm-up

Veteran prop Healy was helped from the field in obvious discomfort

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Canan Moodie escaped gang violence to become rugby’s rapidly rising star

South Africa’s 20-year-old back grew up next to a drug den but a supportive family and street-honed skills have changed his life

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The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Gregor Townsend expecting wing Darcy Graham to be fit for World Cup opener

Graham missed Saturday’s win over Georgia with a quad strain.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2023

Jamie Ritchie says perfect performance yet to come ahead of World Cup

JAMIE Ritchie acknowledged last night that his Scotland side have fallen some way short of perfection in each of their four World Cup warm-up games,…

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2023

Youthful Wallabies must find belief if not victory in warmup Test with France

If Eddie Jones’s young team can challenge the World Cup hosts, Australian rugby may just get the ‘historic reset’ it needs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

‘Gap is closing’: Fiji coach celebrates beating England as Borthwick laments

Fiji’s head coach, Simon Raiwalui, believes the balance of power in rugby is shifting after his side humiliated Steve Borthwick’s England 30-22

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji

Fiji’s all-court performance will have shaken their World Cup Pool C rivals Wales and Australia.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Shambolic England face early World Cup exit without drastic action

Steve Borthwick’s side played with the weight of the world on their shoulders in their first defeat at the hands of Fiji

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023

England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics

If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.

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