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Jamie Ritchie ready to rumble as Scotland jet out to France for Rugby World Cup

The tournament gets underway next week as the Scots take on South Africa.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

Gregor Townsend provides squad fitness update as Scotland touch down in France

Townsend and his squad have travelled ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Outcry as convicted racist Bastien Chalureau called up to France squad

The French lock has always disputed that his assault on two people was racially motivated

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2023

Dupont and France to serve feast of mouthwatering rugby at World Cup

This year’s Rugby World Cup in France has all the ingredients to justify the hype with the potential for a European winner and a greater capacity for upsets

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023

Richard Wigglesworth confident England will have clean bill of health for Rugby World Cup opener

The attack coach also insisted England have blocked out any criticism of their poor recent form

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2023

Without golden generation Wales are worlds away from World Cup success

New crop of talented youngsters and the return of Warren Gatland should give Wales grounds for optimism after a difficult year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Jack Dempsey ready for ‘epic’ World Cup as Scotland mainstay

The back-rower was a peripheral figure for Australia at the 2019 tournament before switching his international allegiance.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

As quality gap closes, underdogs will have their day at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Fiji and Georgia have already shown they can beat top countries but look out for Chile and Portugal to make waves in France

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Rugby World Cup in France will be set alight by tries, speed and attacking play

I’m thrilled by the unpredictability that stalks this tournament – the top scorers will end up as world champions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023