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Borthwick to keep job even if England fail in Rugby World Cup pool stages

The RFU has supported the coach as they look to a ‘long-term rebuilding programme’ with Borthwick contracted until the 2027 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

There will be no gold for the USA at the World Cup, after 113-111 loss to Germany

There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup

The Independent UK

Rockets assistant Royal Ivey coaches South Sudan to 2024 Olympics

Led by #Rockets assistant Royal Ivey, South Sudan recently clinched a spot in the 2024 Olympics. It’s the young nation’s first Olympic berth in any team sport.

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Warren Gatland ‘nervous’ as Wales get ready for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener

Warren Gatland praised Fiji, saying: ‘The advent of Super Rugby has been huge boost,’ with Wales’s Josh Adams ready for the heat in Bordeaux

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard

Austin Reaves did the three to the head celebration for Carmelo Anthony, who saluted back on Twitter

Austin Reaves and Carmelo Anthony were teammates on the Lakers.

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Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton has no time to lose as Ireland face brutal pool campaign

Top-ranked challengers need their inspiring skipper back up to speed fast in a bid to end hoodoo on the biggest stage

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James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’

The Six Nations winners launch their campaign on Saturday against Pool B minnows Romania.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: France talisman Antoine Dupont is relishing the expectations of a nation

From humble beginnings, the planet’s best player is hoping to inspire Les Bleus to global glory in front of a demanding fanbase

Evening Standard

Luis Rubiales: Prosecutors file complaint against Spanish FA president for sexual assault and coercion

Spanish state prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion after he kissed Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips in the wake of last month’s Women’s World Cup final.

Evening Standard

Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

Gatland’s men look set to reap the benefits of punishing conditions at training camps in Switzerland and Turkey.

The Independent UK

Spanish prosecutors charge Luis Rubiales with sexual assault over Hermoso kiss

Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final, the country’s prosecutors’ office said Friday.

France 24

Ambitious France can handle Rugby World Cup pressure on home soil, insists Antoine Dupont

Talismanic Les Bleus captain insists the hosts have a “responsibility to do something great” as All Blacks blockbuster kicks off tournament

Evening Standard

Topsy Ojo column: England must beware major Argentina threats in Rugby World Cup opener

Steve Borthwick’s side must kick well and keep their discipline against the likes of Mateo Carreras and Emiliano Boffelli

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England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

The Independent UK

Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension.

The Independent UK

Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Steve Borthwick passion play vital to set England World Cup tone

Red Roses coach must strike the right emotional pitch to inspire his players before Saturday’s pivotal Pool D opener against Argentina

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Independent UK

Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup

Spanish state prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final

Al Jazeera

Serbia defeat Canada 95-86 to reach basketball World Cup final

Bogdan Bogdanovic scores 23 in 95-86 win over Canada to help Serbia reach its second final in last three editions.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand beat England by eight wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell both blasted centuries as New Zealand turned what looked a close game into a cruise

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener

Mitchell starts Saturday’s showdown at the Stade Velodrome despite being overlooked for Steve Borthwick’s 41-man training squad named in late June.

The Independent UK

Darcy Graham passed fit for Scotland in World Cup opener against South Africa

The Edinburgh wing missed the last warm-up match with a quad strain but is now ready to play.

The Independent UK

Josh Sheehan using ‘dark days’ after injury as motivation to revive Wales career

The 28-year-old was sidelined for nine months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in November 2021.

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