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Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host

The tournament can serve to balm the sport’s soul, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with the action on the pitch distracting from testing times off it

The Independent UK

Why this Rugby World Cup feels different for the vulnerable All Blacks

New Zealand have rowed back from the brink of complete catastrophe, writes Luke Baker, but they’re far from the juggernaut of old

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup kick-off: Paris gears up for Olympic dress rehearsal

World rugby’s showpiece tournament is one of the biggest sporting events of 2023 but also starts the countdown to the 2024 Games

The Guardian - UK

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France await All Blacks test as Rugby World Cup fever reaches boiling point

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way

The Guardian - UK

Gregory Alldritt: The forward who can power France to Rugby World Cup glory

The commanding number eight will be a big weapon for France as they look to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont: French captain looking to inspire host nation to Rugby World Cup triumph

The posterboy of French rugby will hope to inspire his nation to a famous win on home soil

The Independent UK

Bastien Chalureau: France’s controversial lock to watch at the Rugby World Cup

The 31-year-old Montpellier forward was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence in 2020 after a racially-motivated assault

The Independent UK

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Is France vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup fixture

The Independent UK

I walked 1,000 miles alone through Europe – and learned that fear is the price of freedom

I take risks on solo hikes, navigating animal traps and dangerous terrain. But for a woman, men are the biggest threat. I do it to be more open to the world, in the hope it will be more open to me

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: one man’s deeply emotional story about saving a kelp forest

A rare documentary about environmental hope. Plus, the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

France 24

'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener

France and New Zealand will run out before a sold-out Stade de France in the much-anticipated opening match of the Rugby World Cup in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis on September 8. The match is the eighth instalment in one of World Cup rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

France 24

How to watch France vs New Zealand for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup game today

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Evening Standard

Richard Gough on his Cyprus and England glory goals that Tartan Army hold dear

THESE days, matches with eight, nine, 10 minutes of stoppage time – or more – are commonplace, but for a certain vintage of Scot...

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France’s top court rejects appeal against ban on wearing abaya in schools

Action for the Rights of Muslims sought injunction against ban saying it was discriminatory and could incite hatred.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick insists England have been written off too early ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Red Rose at a very low ebb but all that would change with a strong showing in France

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2024 qualifiers: France 2-0 Rep of Ire, Slovenia 4-2 Northern Ireland and more – as it happened

Republic of Ireland’s and Northern Ireland’s qualifying ambitions took another hit with defeats in France and Slovenia, respectively

The Independent UK

Tchouameni and Thuram on target as France dent Republic of Ireland hopes

Mike Maignan pulled off a fine save to deny Chiedozie Ogbene.

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The Guardian - UK

French court upholds ban on girls wearing abayas in schools

State council rejected complaints that ban was discriminatory and could incite hatred against Muslims

The National (Scotland)

Alba takes top spot in list of most popular names for French baby girls

THE Alba Party have said it is “great news” that the name ‘Alba’ has taken the top spot in a ranking of France’s most popular baby…

The Guardian - UK

France’s abaya ban isn’t intended to be divisive

Letters: Readers respond to an article about the ban on Muslim headscarves in French schools and the principle of laïcité

Radio France Internationale

Top French court upholds ban on Muslim abaya robes in schools

France's highest administrative court on Thursday ruled the government's ban on abayas – a shoulder-to-toe over-garment – in schools was legal.

France 24

Top French court upholds ban on Muslim abayas in schools

France's highest administrative court ruled Thursday that a school ban on abayas, traditional over-garments worn by some Muslim women, was legal.

The Guardian - UK

All knack, no luck? Republic of Ireland brace themselves for Mbappé

In today’s Football Daily: Wile E Coyote, Natalie Portman and Eric Djemba-Djemba in a flat cap

The Independent UK

Scotland and Lions legend Stuart Hogg joins The Independent for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Scotland’s record try-scorer will be providing expert insight and sharing strident views in his exclusive weekly column for The Independent Premium from the tournament in France

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