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Wales face familiar foes Fiji – 5 talking points before Rugby World Cup clash

It will be a fifth successive World Cup at which the teams meet.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Top ranked Ireland begin hunt for glory against Romania at rugby World Cup

Ireland, the world's top ranked team, begins its quest for a first World Cup triumph against the presumed Group B makeweights Romania during the first full day of action at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online

ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

France kick off Rugby World Cup with lavish ceremony and historic win

Les Bleus serenaded off pitch by 80,000 fans after frenetic victory over All Blacks caps exuberant show to mark sport’s 200th anniversary

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

France see off New Zealand to inject feel good factor into rugby World Cup

France launched their bid for a first world rugby union crown on Friday night with a pulsating 27-13 win over over New Zealand at he Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2023

France give All Blacks a taste of their own medicine to kickstart party

The hosts rode a wave of patriotic fervour inside the Stade de France to recover from a dismal start and stun New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.

France 24 · Sep 8, 2023

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended

France 27-13 New Zealand: A raucous Stade de France crowd delivered an incredible atmosphere and Les Bleus repaid them with a win, albeit not in hugely convincing style

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

France 27-13 New Zealand: Les Bleus lay down marker Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks

Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023