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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…

Radio France Internationale

Rugby World Cup 2023: why are England in such disarray?

We were promised “ad nauseam” that England under new coach Steve Borthwick would peak at the right time, said Oliver Brown in The Daily Telegraph. “All the low-water marks” of recent times – November’s capitulation to South Africa; March’s record loss to France – were “passed off with the blithe…

The Week

The long road winding down at the World Cup, where semifinals await Team USA

This seemed so far away in the beginning

The Independent UK

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Stephen Kenny refuses to bemoan luck following Evan Ferguson injury

The Ireland boss is without five frontmen for the clash with the World Cup runners-up.

The Independent UK

Sacked Spain manager Jorge Vilda defends clapping Luis Rubiales’ ‘I will not resign’ speech

Vilda’s side beat England to lift the World Cup in Sydney but he was removed from his post two weeks later

The Independent UK

Jeremy Coney: ‘The 50-over Cricket World Cup is still the pinnacle’

Admired broadcaster and former New Zealand captain on his musical upbringing, the importance of the World Cup and that 2019 final

The Guardian - UK

Jonny May reveals anger at Steve Borthwick after initially missing out on England’s Rugby World Cup squad

May wanted to leave the England camp but stayed and ultimately replaced Anthony Watson in the World Cup squad

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Few tears for Spain’s Jorge Vilda, the man who thought he was untouchable

The 42-year-old, who was sacked on Tuesday, had not won anything since 2011 and there was a feeling Spain’s World Cup triumph came despite him, not because of him

The Guardian - UK

Jill Scott says World Cup kiss saga ‘overshadowed’ Spanish women’s team playing ‘great football’

‘There were girls that decided not to go to the World Cup because they weren’t happy with the way things were going. And that for me is just so sad to hear because it’s a dream to play in a World Cup,’ says Lioness

The Independent UK

Jorge Vilda sacked as Spain coach amid continuing fallout over Rubiales kiss

Jorge Vilda has been sacked as Spain coach after eight years in charge of the women’s team and despite winning the World Cup last month

The Guardian - UK

Spain manager Jorge Vilda sacked by Spanish FA amid Luis Rubiales crisis

The Spanish Football Federation has also condemned Luis Rubiales’ actions in a bid to distance itself from its suspended president

The Independent UK

Paolo Banchero Has Blunt Response When Asked If He Has Message For Italian Fans

Banchero had previously committed to play for Italy at the World Cup before joining Team USA instead.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Borthwick says out-of-form England will persist with their current tactics

The head coach will not change things on the eve of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

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The Independent UK

Spain men’s national team condemn Luis Rubiales ‘unacceptable behaviour’

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into Luis Rubiales’ conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney

The Independent UK

Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England

Injuries and faltering form have given coach Steve Borthwick plenty of questions ahead of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Door open for Harry Brook to break into England’s World Cup squad

Harry Brook smashed his way to 67 off 36 balls at Old Trafford to add more weight to his growing World Cup case.

Al Jazeera

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup in France will be set alight by tries, speed and attacking play

I’m thrilled by the unpredictability that stalks this tournament – the top scorers will end up as world champions

USA Today Sports Media Group

Team Canada’s loss in the World Cup should serve as a warning for Team USA

Is Team USA a bit too confident? After their latest game, they shouldn't be.

The Guardian - US

10 games, 11 goals: is Messi still brilliant or is MLS defending terrible?

Inter Miami are unbeaten since the Argentinian joined them in July. Does that say more about the World Cup winner or the league he now plays in?

France 24

Outcry over Spain football chief's forced kiss after World Cup win

How a scandal can steal the spotlight from a remarkable achievement. When the Spanish women won the World Cup on August 20, they would have been forgiven for thinking their names would be making headlines for weeks, months or even years. That is the case, but now because of the…

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Chessum determined to repay faith for England after comeback from injury

Ollie Chessum suffered a serious ankle injury while training in March but the forward was still selected for the World Cup squad despite his lengthy absence

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum knew ankle injury was bad after reaction from England team-mates

Chessum faced a battle to be fit for the World Cup hosted by France when a “freak training accident”.

The Independent UK

The USA is in great position entering Round 2 of the World Cup. So are many other teams

The opponent names will become more recognizable for USA Basketball now

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