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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

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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

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

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing the final four

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

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule: Semi-finals fixtures, dates and kick-off times

Everything you need to know as the final four face off in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

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‘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

Evening Standard

AI and smart mouthguards: the new frontline in fight against brain injuries

Tech wizardry is helping to reduce head impacts and drive equipment innovation in rugby, boxing and the NFL

The Guardian - UK

Aust govt continues Super funding for Fijian rugby

The Australian government has pledged funding through its PacificAus Sports program for the Fiji sides to continue in the Super Rugby competitions.

AAP

Rugby switch still an option for Eel Waqa Blake

Off-contract Parramatta NRL centre Waqa Blake could still make the move to rugby union, with a return home to Perth with the Western Force remaining an option.

AAP

South Africa eliminate France from rugby union World Cup

Defending champions South Africa dispatched France from the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 29-28 victory at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa

Antoine Dupont, the France captain, said after the 28-29 defeat: ‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’

The Guardian - UK

Antoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World Cup

France captain Dupont was angry with Ben O’Keeffe’s decisions during the World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa

The Independent UK

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AAP

Wigan want shot at Panthers for world-title glory

Wigan have regained their status as the best rugby league side in Europe, and now they're after Penrith's scalp in the World Club Challenge.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick shrugs off underdogs tag as England face daunting Rugby World Cup semi-final

Coach will feel vindicated after booking spot in last four despite poor form going into tournament

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

A rematch of the last Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will decide who qualifies for the 2023 showpiece alongside New Zealand tonight.

The Independent UK

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

France 28-29 South Africa: Just 24 hours after Ireland endured quarter-final heartbreak in Paris, hosts France followed suit after an epic Rugby World Cup encounter

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The National (Scotland)

France 28 South Africa 29: Springboks advance after record breaking classic

South Africa edged past France into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup in a thrilling clash in Paris that will live long in the memory.

Evening Standard

France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts knocked out of Rugby World Cup after thriller in Paris

Record-breaking first half descends into chess game as Springboks come out on top

The Independent UK

South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England

The Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France.

France 24

Ruthless Springboks break French hearts to reach Rugby World Cup semi-final

Defending champions South Africa edged France 29-28 in a nail-biting contest at the Stade de France on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash against England and crush the hosts' hopes of winning a maiden Rugby World Cup title on home soil.

Radio France Internationale

Skipper Farrell steers England past Fiji into World Cup semi-finals

England captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points on Sunday afternoon as his side beat Fiji 30-24 to advance to the rugby union World Cup semi-finals for the second successive tournament.

The Guardian - UK

France 28-29 South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final – as it happened

After six tries were shared in the first half, the Springboks edged a brutal second-half battle to end the hosts’ World Cup dream

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Fiji: Owen Farrell answers critics as Ben Earl transformation continues

England are celebrating sealing their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

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