Scotland’s Huw Jones feels in the form of his life ahead of World Cup Scotland kick off their campaign against defending champions South Africa. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Want a more perfect union? Watch the Rugby World Cup The men’s US Eagles failed to qualify but events in France will still give American rugby fans a chance to come together The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023
France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat of stadium chaos The French government has revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup, which begins in France this week, to avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France. Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order? The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Danny Care reveals the best gifts the England squad got each other The newly formed tradition was introduced at the last World Cup as a team-building exercise for the squad The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites? The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the… France 24 · Sep 7, 2023
Evolved South Africa side bid to retain Rugby World Cup – but one factor might prevent them The Springboks are ready to defend their World Cup crown The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded The 25-year-old is tipped to shine on the biggest stage in France. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when he lines up against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
South Africa name line-up to play Scotland two days early The selection was scheduled to be announced on Friday morning but ended up being revealed yesterday evening. The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023
Grant Gilchrist opens up on honour of featuring at third World Cup The 33-year-old is one of Scotland's most experienced campaigners. The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup The players to watch, the teams to back and how to tell a ruck from a scrum as the tournament kicks off in France The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
John Dalziel urges Scotland not to allow South Africa to bully them The Scots have become one of the most swashbuckling, fast-paced attacking teams on the planet. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Scotland’s Tuipulotu aims to turn on the style with Russell at World Cup Sione Tuipulotu hopes a mutual love for fashion can fuel his on-pitch partnership with Finn Russell at the Rugby World Cup The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 France boosts Rugby World Cup security after Champions League fiasco Sports minister says lessons learned from failings at Stade de France
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 World Rugby to step up fight against online hate speech and threats World Cup fans face a ban from domestic matches and reported to police, while social media posts will be tracked for racism and other abuse
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 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 Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 King Charles set for royal first as state visit to France is rescheduled A senior official from the UK’s Foreign Office described the British-French relationship as “absolutely massive”
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 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 Conversation · 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 Independent UK · 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 King and Queen to meet sporting stars during rescheduled state visit to France Charles and Camilla’s three-day overseas tour will see them visit Paris and Bordeaux.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 France boosts security at Rugby World Cup. The hosts don't want another failure before Olympics French authorities have pledged to mobilize a record number of police officers to guarantee a smooth Rugby World Cup in the wake of the chaos outside the stadium that marred the 2022 Champions League final
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 France expects: World Cup hype will be biggest weapon and great obstacle On the eve of Friday’s clash with New Zealand, Fabien Galthié and Antoine Dupont hope belief can drive the hosts to success
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023 South Africa vs Scotland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today South Africa kick-off their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.