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In The Press for Friday, October 13: We look at the battle of images in the Israeli and international press, as Israel says it has decided to release photos showing babies killed in the attack by Hamas last weekend. Also, many papers focus on the moral dilemma of the conflict.…

England and France are set to name their starting line-ups for their respective crunch quarter-final fixtures

The power dynamics have shifted in the Ireland-New Zealand rivalry ahead of their Rugby World Cup knockout clash but an Irish hoodoo remains

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says players representing second-tier nations makes international rugby league stronger, as long as eligibility is clear.

Fans seen singing the Cranberries’ hit in stadiums but some Irish republicans are unhappy at revival

Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation.

Zane Tetevano will play for the Cook Islands on Sunday less than six months after a stroke threatened his rugby league career.

He never played professional rugby league but the 39-year-old coach’s passion has led him to a chance of Grand Final glory on Saturday

The four top-ranked nations in the world are all on the same side of the draw for this weekend’s quarter-finals.