‘If we are smiling nothing can stop us’: Fiji out to make a nation proud The Pacific islanders are fired up for a quarter-final clash with an England side whose resources dwarf their own The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
Ireland take on New Zealand task in occasion dripping with significance Andy Farrell’s No 1-ranked side hope to end a run of seven defeats in seven Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
Postcard from Patagonia: ‘We will cheer for Argentina, but in Welsh’ This Welsh community in Argentina will have divided loyalties while watching from the other side of the world The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
Wales vs Argentina: Warren Gatland backs Jac Morgan and Tommy Reffell to deliver in quarter-final clash Gatland is confident that picking two natural openside flankers will help Wales cope with Taulupe Faletau’s absence Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
Dan Sheehan keen to avoid being affected by hype of Ireland-New Zealand clash The 25-year-old is among the younger generation of players unburdened by previous failures. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
England vs Fiji: Owen Farrell backs Marcus Smith to have ‘big impact’ from full-back in quarter-final clash Smith will make only his second start at full-back after getting the nod over Freddie Steward in a bold selection call Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
France skipper Dupont returns for World Cup showdown with South Africa Three weeks after sustaining a fractured cheekbone, France skipper Antoine Dupont will lead his side out at the Stade de France for the quarter-final against the defending champions South Africa. Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2023
Is Wales vs Argentina on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter final The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
England vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe? The New Zealander is one of the officials at the tournament The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
England vs Fiji referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Mathieu Raynal? The Frenchman is one of the officials at the tournament The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
Dan Biggar determined Wales career will not end after Argentina quarter-final Fly-half talisman made his Wales debut 15 years ago. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
Talking points as Ireland look to break World Cup curse against All Blacks Ireland have suffered a string of quarter-final exits. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation Ireland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Ireland respond to spying accusations ahead of World Cup quarter-final with All Blacks Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt laughed off a question from a New Zealand journalist about sending a team photographer to watch the All Blacks train
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals Wales were unbeaten in the pool stage at the World Cup.
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023 England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick’s entire tenure will be judged on must-win Rugby World Cup clash Only a win on Sunday would mean Red Rose reach pre-tournament expectations
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023 Helen Skelton breaks her silence on Richie Myler split and admits she ‘didn’t see it coming’ Last April the TV presenter split from rugby player Myler, who welcomed a child with new partner Stephanie Thirkill earlier this year
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023 England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick goes for broke with bold Marcus Smith selection Harlequins star handed second-ever start at full-back at any level
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Alchemist Gatland aiming to concoct more Wales magic against Argentina Wales have gone from the threat of player strikes to the verge of a Rugby World Cup semi-final, boosted by the return of Dan Biggar
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 France given huge boost as Antoine Dupont starts Springboks quarter-final Face of the World Cup Dupont has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to captain the side in Paris on Sunday evening
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023 Ireland vs New Zealand: Bundee Aki keen to extend Paris party as Irish look to down Joe Schmidt and All Blacks The Irish fans have taken over Paris in recent weeks and will hope to celebrate a sixth win in nine matches against the All Blacks on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Dupont ‘ready to suffer’ as France captain returns for South Africa quarter-final Antoine Dupont said he is ‘ready to suffer’ against South Africa on Sunday after being recalled by France three weeks after breaking a cheekbone
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Sports quiz of the week: Arsenal, Amanda Serrano and All Blacks Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, athletics, horse racing, boxing and Formula One?
Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2023 Ireland boss Farrell counts on squad experience for New Zealand last eight clash Ireland head coach Andy Farrell opted to field the same team that started the demolition of Scotland for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.