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Scotland step up preparations ahead of second World Cup match with Tonga

The Scots were idle on the second weekend of the tournament after beginning their campaign with an 18-3 defeat to South Africa in Marseille.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Macron defends decision to attend Pope's mass in Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his plan to attend a huge mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis in the southern city of Marseille this week, after critics said he was failing to live up to France's secular values.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2023

France launches massive police operation for week of high-profile events

France is mobilising thousands of police officers from Monday as it prepares for several high-level events this week, including a royal visit from Britain's King Charles III and the Pope's trip to Marseille, as well as the ongoing Rugby World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

A last blast of summer sun: seaside holidays in France, Spain, Italy and Croatia

With the kids back at school, the crowds have gone, prices are lower and there’s still plenty of sun for late-season breaks in southern Europe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks

Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

South Africa crush Scotland to launch defence of World Cup crown

South Africa began the defence of their World Cup crown with a clinical 18-3 victory over Scotland at the Vélodrome in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Scotland resist for 40 minutes but eventually succumb to Springboks power game as the defending champions get their defence up and running.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023