I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care The veteran Harlequins scrum-half raised his left arm aloft and looked up to the stands. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
England’s Itoje promises ‘honest’ inquest into lacklustre Samoa win Maro Itoje said ‘tough conversations’ were necessary as England prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against Fiji after scraping past Samoa The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to the quarter-final fixtures The pool stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup wrapped up on Sunday, leaving just eight teams standing in the knockout round. They include four European nations and four from the southern hemisphere, with Australia missing out on the quarter-finals for the first time in the tournament’s history. France 24 · Oct 8, 2023
Louis Rees-Zammit focused on Wales glory over bid to be World Cup top try-scorer Gloucester wing has been in sparkling form during Wales’ quarter-final march. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Sam Underhill added to England’s World Cup squad to replace injured Jack Willis After missing out on Steve Borthwick’s final squad, the Bath flanker is recalled for England’s quarter-final in Marseille The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Stuart McCloskey banishes retirement thoughts to enjoy memorable World Cup debut His 11-day-old son Kasper was among the Stade de France crowd as Ireland beat Scotland. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Sam Underhill joins England squad as Jack Willis replacement Bath flanker beats off competition from Tom Willis and Tom Pearson Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2023
England call up Jack Willis replacement for Rugby World Cup knockouts Steve Borthwick has replenished his squad after Willis suffered a neck injury against Chile last week that ruled him out The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Learning how to win ugly a sign of England’s progress – Ben Earl England edged out Samoa to continue their unbeaten record at the World Cup. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
World Rugby to adopt ‘gamechanging’ G-force tech to flag major head impacts Real-time data will see players removed from the pitch if collision forces exceed a certain level even if they are not showing signs of a brain injury The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’ Andy Farrell’s men have topped the Test world rankings since upsetting New Zealand last summer. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Jonathan Humphreys: Wales mood took hit following injuries in Georgia victory Number eight Faletau suffered a broken arm and is out of the tournament. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Sione Tuipulotu left frustrated after Scotland knocked out of World Cup Should have a Gregor Townsend debrief to come later which will be the lead The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Is Japan vs Argentina on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know about the winner-takes-all match The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023 Scotland player ratings in Ireland defeat: Two players get seven amid struggles Scotland exited the Rugby World Cup after a 36-14 defeat to Ireland in Paris.
France 24 · Oct 8, 2023 France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown The French hosts will take on title holders South Africa in a tantalising quarter-final at the Stade de France next Sunday, after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland ensured the Springboks finished second of their group.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland Ireland banished any lingering doubts of an early World Cup exit with a crushing 36-14 success to set up a quarter-final contest with New Zealand.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023 Ireland are on a different wavelength and loving the big stage at last Commanding World Cup win over Scotland is one of those occasions where you can feel memories imprinted in real time
Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2023 Ireland sweep past Scotland to cruise into World Cup quarter-finals Ireland breezed into the last eight of the 2023 rugby union World Cup as winners of Group B after a 36-14 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday night.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend believes Ireland can 'dominate' rugby for decade Scotland exited the Rugby World Cup to Ireland and Townsend believes they could dominate the sport in the future.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023 Ireland 36 Scotland 14: Scots crash out Rugby World Cup Scotland needed a miracle against Ireland but they were already defeated by half-time.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 Ireland march past Scotland and give the World Cup a performance to fear Ireland 36-14 Scotland: Ireland secure top spot in Pool B with a magnificent display in Paris to knock Scotland out of the World Cup
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 Ireland deliver hammer blow to Scotland’s World Cup hopes with crushing victory Andy Farrell’s men ran in six tries to set up a last-eight clash with New Zealand, with Scotland eliminated at the pool-stage once again.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023 Hugo Keenan’s double helps Ireland march on and knock out Scotland Ireland moved into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as winners of Pool B after a 36-14 win over Scotland, who are eliminated
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023 Steve Borthwick hits out at England detractors as Owen Farrell explains shot-clock blunder Head coach insists his team have well surpassed expectations already despite a nervy late win over Samoa to close Pool D