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AP PHOTOS: Blood, sweat and tears on the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup in France

The dust has settled after the first set of games at the Rugby World Cup, which began with a stirring win for host France in front of nearly 79,000 people at the Stade de France, and ended with heartbreak for fan favorite Fiji as a dropped pass in the final…

The Independent UK

Irish fan ‘abducted and gang-raped’ after watching Rugby World Cup match

The victim was alleged to have been attacked after watching Ireland play in Bordeaux

Evening Standard

‘It was absolutely brutal’ – Louis Rees-Zammit relieved after Wales’ opening win

The 22-year-old tournament debutant claimed the third of his country’s four tries in the pulsating victory over Fiji in Bordeaux.

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Warren Gatland backs Dan Biggar over George North tirade in Rugby World Cup win over Fiji

Wales head coach insists “it’s about making people accountable” after fly-half delivers a foul-mouthed blast at his team-mate in Bordeaux thriller

Evening Standard

Wales survive Fiji's double onslaught in World Cup opener

Wales withstood a spirited fightback from Fiji on Sunday night to edge a pulsating game in Group C at the World Cup in Bordeaux.

Radio France Internationale

Wales survive late Fiji scare in Rugby World Cup thriller to boost quarter-final hopes

The Welsh emerged 32-26 winners in the Pool C clash despite Fiji’s two scores in the final seven minutes before Semi Radradra’s knock-on with the try line in sight

The Independent UK

Wales 32-26 Fiji: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Wales stood firm in the face of a fierce Fiji onslaught to grab a precious bonus-point victory to kick off their campaign

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Ireland open rugby World Cup account with record tournament victory

Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the composure and togetherness of his players after the world's top ranked team launched its bid for a first World cup crown with an 82-8 annihilation of Romania on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux.

Radio France Internationale

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

Warren Gatland ‘nervous’ as Wales get ready for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener

Warren Gatland praised Fiji, saying: ‘The advent of Super Rugby has been huge boost,’ with Wales’s Josh Adams ready for the heat in Bordeaux

The Guardian - UK

Wales vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

The Rugby World Cup opening weekend culminates with a clash between Fiji and Wales tonight.

Evening Standard

How we met: ‘I didn’t want to talk to her – but now I can’t imagine us not being friends’

Barbara, 69, and Susie, 56, became close friends in 2020, when they were living at the same apartment complex in Bordeaux. They now speak every day and go on regular holidays together

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

The Week

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”

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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

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

King Charles III’s visit to France will include a state dinner at Versailles and a stop in Bordeaux

King Charles III will travel to France later this month for a state visit that was postponed in March due to fears that protesters demonstrating against President Emanuel Macron’s economic policies would disrupt the pageantry

Radio France Internationale

Struggling French winemakers may have to destroy their vintage cellars to survive

Several major wine-producing regions in France – particularly the vinyards of Bordeaux – are grappling with changes in consumption habits, the cost-of-living crisis and the after-effects of Covid-19 ... and the destruction of their vintage bottles of wine may be the only solution.

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The Independent UK

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family

The fly-half is available to start Ireland’s World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux.

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A Clarence Dillon estates tour offers an unparalleled way to experience Bordeaux

Clarence Dillon produces some of the world's finest wine. We take a trip to their vineyards to see how

The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla’s state visit to France rescheduled for September

Charles and Camilla were originally due to tour Paris and Bordeaux in March but after violent nationwide demonstrations

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

Wales will kick off their World Cup campaign against Fiji in Bordeaux

Radio France Internationale

French winemakers plead for aid as mildew ravages Bordeaux grapes

Producers in Bordeaux, France's largest wine-growing region, warn they are facing heavy losses this year due to mildew. As many as 90 percent of local vineyards are affected by the fungus, which winemakers blame on wetter, warmer conditions created by climate change.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

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