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Agustin Creevy interview: England be warned - Argentina are up their with the very best

Exclusive interview with Standard Sport

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Dan Cole thought England days were over before Steve Borthwick call

Leicester stalwart back in the fold ahead of World Cup opener against Argentina

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Jonny May ready for second England chance after his ‘monkey’ comes out

Initially told by Steve Borthwick that he was going to miss out on England’s 33-man squad, the winger is now back in the fold

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

England consider Marcus Smith at full-back for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

England are giving serious consideration to starting Marcus Smith at full-back in Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023

Duane Vermeulen promises to be ready for Scotland threat Finn Russell

The powerhouse No 8, who is playing in his third World Cup at the grand old age of 37.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Tom Curry will start World Cup opener as England aim to fix leaky defence

The 25-year-old back-rower, yet to appear for England under Steve Borthwick, is expected to start against Argentina after recovering from an ankle injury

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Ben Healy has no doubts over path to Scotland World Cup camp

The former Ireland under-20s and Munster stand-off was feeling tired but enthused about the opportunities that have opened up for him.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Johnny Sexton, the resolute perfectionist with one last shot at World Cup glory

The veteran Ireland captain’s demanding streak has not dimmed as he eyes final tilt at winning Rugby World Cup aged 38

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Who will win the 2023 Rugby World Cup? This algorithm uses 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders

Despite New Zealand’s record loss to South Africa in August, All Blacks fans can take heart from statistical modelling that has them as favourites to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC).

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2023

Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup

The 31-year-old was barely on the international radar at the time of the 2019 World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023