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Ardie Savea: All Blacks star looking to guide New Zealand back to the summit

The 29-year-old made his All Blacks debut in 2016 and has been one of the world’s best players since

The Independent 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

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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

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

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

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'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

Rugby World Cup will inspire more people take up sport, says new report

The Rugby World Cup is set to fuel a big rise in people taking up the sport, according to a new report.

Evening Standard

Machine learning can level the playing field against match fixing – helping regulators spot cheating

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup kicking off, there have already been whispers of teams spying on each other. Inevitable gamesmanship, perhaps, but there’s no doubt cheating in sport is a problem authorities struggle to combat.

The Conversation

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

Evening Standard

Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

Newsroom.co.nz

The most privileged chair in sport

We're about to get an earful of commentary as the Rugby World Cup kicks off. What's it like to sit in the big chair at the biggest games?

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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

Evening Standard

England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player

Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion

The Independent UK

Sione Tuipulotu ‘very emotional’ as mum travels to watch Scotland star in France

Tuipulotu’s mother Angelina has yet to see him play for Scotland live.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Birthright rule could revolutionise tournament as Tonga and Samoa feel benefit

Eligibility clause is designed to stop the sport’s big guns from draining the talent pool of less wealthy nations

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Steely-eyed Steve Borthwick not afraid to let mask slip with England

Head coach will back his men to the hilt but always lets them know who is boss

Evening Standard

Topsy Ojo column: France are perfect Rugby World Cup hosts but rivals must embrace fan hostility

A passionate home crowd could play a major role as Les Bleus finally try and achieve global glory on home soil

The Independent UK

Thousands of rugby fans travelling by Eurostar to France for World Cup

The cross-Channel train operator has added about 50 additional services during the tournament.

Evening Standard

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont has the answer to France pressure as face of Rugby World Cup

Fabien Galthie’s France are under immense pressure on home soil but, as Luke Baker writes, their captain is determined to deliver a first World Cup crown

Radio France Internationale

Hosts France lead the charge for glory in Rugby World Cup

What better way for hosts France to prepare for the World Cup spectacular than with a good old-fashioned sideshow? And France duly delivered a week before their opening match against New Zealand with a rumpus over the selection of Bastien Chalureau after Paul Willemse withdrew from the 33-man squad with…

The National (Scotland)

France ready for ‘wonderful’ World Cup opener with New Zealand – Fabien Galthie

The tournament opens on Friday with the hosts taking on the three-time champions, who beat them in the 1987 and 2011 finals.

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