Fit, healthy and firing – Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton’s Ireland comeback Sexton touched down twice and kicked seven conversions in the 82-8 win over Romania. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament The centre made his World Cup debut 12 years ago in New Zealand. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Sexton shines as Ireland start Rugby World Cup with 12-try rout of Romania The returning Johnny Sexton scored 24 points as Ireland demolished Romania 82-8 in Pool B of the 2023 Rugby World Cup The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
Ireland 82-8 Romania: Johnny Sexton stars on Rugby World Cup return in sweltering 12-try blitz Influential skipper scores twice on his first appearance for six months as Andy Farrell’s top-ranked side lay down an early marker in the Bordeaux heat Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023
Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania Andy Farrell’s side hit back emphatically after a shaky start. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Australia 35-15 Georgia: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened Ben Donaldson scored 25 points to get Australia up and running with a hard-fought bonus-point victory in Paris The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
Italy 52-8 Namibia: Ange Capuozzo stars in bonus-point win to open Rugby World Cup campaign Ange Capuozzo marked his maiden Rugby World Cup appearance with a fine solo try in Italy's 52-8 victory over Namibia in Pool A. Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023
Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record The pair have developed into two of the most dangerous wings in world rugby and are aiming to showcase their finishing ability on the biggest stage. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Ireland 82-8 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened Johnny Sexton returned in style to score 24 points in Ireland’s impressive 12-try rout of Romania in the searing Bordeaux heat The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with Warren Gatland’s team on a run of three-consecutive wins. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points The mouth-watering Pool B showdown takes place at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Sunday. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Is England vs Argentina on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Is Ireland vs Romania on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2023 Top ranked Ireland begin hunt for glory against Romania at rugby World Cup Ireland, the world's top ranked team, begins its quest for a first World Cup triumph against the presumed Group B makeweights Romania during the first full day of action at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 France kick off Rugby World Cup with lavish ceremony and historic win Les Bleus serenaded off pitch by 80,000 fans after frenetic victory over All Blacks caps exuberant show to mark sport’s 200th anniversary
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2023 France see off New Zealand to inject feel good factor into rugby World Cup France launched their bid for a first world rugby union crown on Friday night with a pulsating 27-13 win over over New Zealand at he Stade de France.
France 24 · Sep 8, 2023 France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World Cup history and they could have few complaints.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023 Jamie Ritchie in Scotland enjoy message ahead of World Cup The 27-year-old blindside flanker insisted that Scotland will not allow themselves to be intimidated by their opponents’ ferocious power.