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Riley's Japan need more Tests to 'keep building' for Rugby World Cup

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - Japan's Dylan Riley said on Sunday his side need to play more Test matches to "keep building" before next year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Penaud double takes France to 'confidence-boosting' win over Japan

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - France captain Charles Ollivon said Sunday's 35-17 Autumn Nations Series victory over Japan helps "grow confidence" as they continued their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

AFP

Penaud double takes France past Japan

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan 35-17 in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

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Defence bedrock of Irish success, youth gives Australia hope

Paris (AFP) - Ireland will go into Rugby World Cup year ranked number one in the world after edging Australia 13-10 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

AFP

England vs New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result and reaction as England complete incredible comeback to snatch draw

England 25-25 New Zealand: Will Stuart scored two tries as England produced an incredible comeback from 25-6 down with nine minutes to go

The Independent UK

Ireland must follow Cam Smith's example to end their Rugby World Cup hoodoo, claims George Gregan

'Break through that wall and they'll be very hard to beat because they are playing very good rugby', says the Aussie legend

Irish Mirror

Kyle Sinckler sends warning to England colleagues as they gear up for New Zealand clash

England will face New Zealand at Twickenham this Saturday for the first time since beating the All Blacks in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi final

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Portugal down USA to book final Rugby World Cup place in France

Last kick of the game gives Os Lobos a 16-16 draw, enough to book place in Pool C with Australia, Wales, Fiji and Georgia

The Guardian - US

FIFA World Cup: With climate change, will there still be a soccer World Cup in 2100?

Many major sports gatherings have been rocked by extreme weather events in recent years. A typhoon forced the postponement of several matches during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The air became unbreathable during the 2020 Australian Tennis Open because of bush fires. The Olympic Marathon was relocated further…

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‘It’s a big game’: USA and Portugal face off for final Rugby World Cup place

Gary Gold’s Eagles are 80 minutes away from Pool C in France but Os Lobos are on the up. A nerve-shredding night is in store

The Guardian - US

Rugby's success sets bar high for FIFA World Cup

The crowds watching the Football Ferns play at home for the first time in four years are a smidgeon of what's to come at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, says NZ Football's Johanna Wood.

Newsroom.co.nz

Wallabies to wield axe on repeat offenders

Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar has rejected Stirling Mortlock's claims that Australia can't win the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but concedes there's issues to fix.

AAP

England's Sinckler aiming to cut New Zealand down to size again

Twickenham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England prop Kyle Sinckler heads into this Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with New Zealand buoyed by the memory of how coach Eddie Jones's novel use of a samurai sword and a kiwi fruit paved the way for a remarkable win at the 2019 Rugby…

AFP

Kyle Sinckler lifts lid on meeting that inspired famous England win over New Zealand

Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler was part of the England line-up that clinched a rare win over New Zealand to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan

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Kiwi women's long rugby history

The outpouring of support from women for the Black Ferns in this Rugby World Cup has been a revelation to many. But, as Jennifer Curtin writes, we should not be surprised.

Newsroom.co.nz

Rugby World Cup success didn't happen overnight

Having played her part in the unprecedented success of the Rugby World Cup, Kiwi Katie Sadleir has come home to speak at the world's largest women in sport conference this week.

AFP

Marseille pre-Rugby World Cup experience 'great' despite loss for Willemse's Boks

Marseille (AFP) - South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse said it was "great" to experience a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year's Rugby World Cup despite the 30-26 loss to France.

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France beat Boks but not yet ready for tag of Rugby World Cup favourites

The French, who will host next year's World Cup, claimed their twelfth straight victory on Saturday, edging the world champion Springboks 30-26 in a dour, physical and frequently brutal clash in which both sides had men sent off. France open the global competition next September with a match against the…

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'Too early' to call France as Rugby World Cup favourites says Ramos

Marseille (AFP) - France full-back Thomas Ramos said it was "too early" to claim his side were favourites for next year's Rugby World Cup after Saturday’s win over holders South Africa in Marseille.

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Nienaber's Boks have 'work to do' before Rugby World Cup after France loss

Marseille (AFP) - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday his side "have work to do" to challenge hosts France at next year's Rugby World Cup after losing 30-26 to Les Bleus in Marseille.

The Guardian - AU

‘Come together as one’: Black Ferns’ World Cup triumph unites nation

New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup victory was a fitting end to a tournament that has sparked new fever for the women’s game

AFP

Galthie's France 'on right path' to Rugby World Cup with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday his side "are on the right path" for next year's Rugby World Cup after edging Webb Ellis trophy holders South Africa 30-26 in Marseille.

AFP

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France edged South Africa 30-26 in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille on Saturday after both sides had leading players shown red cards for dangerous play.

The Guardian - US

USA and Portugal set up playoff for final Rugby World Cup place

Eagles and Os Lobos cruise past Hong Kong and Kenya, setting up one-off game for place with Wales and Australia in Pool C next year

Wales Online

Welsh TMO Ben Whitehouse's defining World Cup final intervention angers England fans

England lost the Rugby World Cup final in heartbreaking fashion

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