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Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember

Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too

The Independent UK

How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven

A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners

The Guardian - UK

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Wigan captain Liam Farrell returns to England squad for Tonga Test series

Farrell was last involved with England in 2021.

The Independent UK

‘Everyone wants England to lose’: Ellis Genge takes aim at World Cup critics

Genge feels that certain individuals within Steve Borthwick’s squad have endured undue criticism as England prepare for a World Cup semi-final against South Africa

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia amid Japan rumours

The former England coach again denied speculation he had spoken to Japan.

The Independent UK

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones denies Japan reports and commits to Rugby Australia

Eddie Jones says he has not ‘been speaking to anybody’ and his intention is to see out his contract which runs until 2027

The Guardian - AU

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'A lot more in him' - Brown on McGregor's Celtic and Scotland success

There is a growing list of similarities between Scott Brown and Callum McGregor's playing careers.

The National (Scotland)

I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics

England take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

‘You have to attack it’: England get set for brutal tussle against South Africa

They may be unfancied, but the northern hemisphere’s last hope can draw inspiration from their last World Cup semi-final

The Guardian - UK

France’s party ended sooner than hoped, but it has been a hell of a bash

Les Bleus fans reflect on how a bold project to lift the Rugby World Cup on home soil ended in yet another glorious failure

The Guardian - UK

Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus

‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy

Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

Evening Standard

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Election '23: The hangover

There's a lot we still don't know after election day. Here are the answers to those lingering questions from Saturday night.

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England

The reigning champions are red-hot favourites to win Saturday’s Paris semi-final.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Cheslin Kolbe’s miraculous stop embodies South Africa’s ruthless edge

England be warned, the Springboks are happy to make a feast out of any morsel gifted to them by their opposition in defence of the Webb Ellis Cup

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing the final four

How do the last four stack up ahead of semi-final weekend in France?

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The Independent UK

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming

The Independent UK

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win

The reigning champions edged out France 29-28 in an enthralling quarter-final on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take

Ireland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa ‘underdog’ tag means nothing, insists Danny Care: ‘Anything can happen’

Springboks are favourites to win 2019 final rematch but an England victory would be far-from the first upset in this year’s knockouts

The Independent UK

Biggest game of my life – Danny Care excited for England’s South Africa showdown

A repeat of the 2019 final will see England arrive at Stade de France on Saturday as the tournament’s solitary remaining unbeaten team.

Evening Standard

‘Maddening’ boos for Owen Farrell won’t distract England’s Rugby World Cup charge

Richard Wigglesworth insists England captain has “proven himself time and time again” after leading Red Rose to semi-finals

The Guardian - AU

Grace Nweke’s Constellation Cup cameo points to a bright netball future

After Sunday’s game it is abundantly clear that New Zealand’s fortunes in the series – and beyond – sit on the shoulders of the young goal shooter

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