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Wales will not take Georgia lightly while memory of humiliation lingers

Defence coach Mike Forshaw says opponents who beat them in Cardiff last year will get ‘the respect they deserve’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

Italy look to put pressure on France, Wales aim to avoid another Georgia shock, and a maths test for Ireland and Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

First picture of Briton, 41, swept away by currents at popular Portugal beach

A surfer desprately tried to save Paul Calow at Sao Pedro de Moel beach

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 World Cup

In tonight’s edition: The 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted on three different continents by Morocco, Portugal and Spain as well as three South American countries. Also, we discuss African innovation as the continent sees its biggest increase in venture capital deals, with growth of 46.6% in 2022.…

France 24 · Oct 4, 2023

‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

France 24 · Oct 4, 2023

From France to Italy, Hungary to Sweden, voting intentions track the far-right's rise in Europe

A little over a year since leader of Fratelli d'Italia Georgia Meloni rose to power in Italy, the latest data spells out a clear message: she is not the only ultraright politician surfing on voters’ anxieties. In fact, we may be entering a new cycle of far-right extremism across the…

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023

Morocco-Spain-Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to bid for 2034

The first three games of the 2030 tournament will be held in South America to mark its 100th anniversary.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 FIFA World Cup

NEW DELHI: Morocco, Portugal and Spain were on Wednesday named joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, FIFA announced.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host World Cup with games also in South America

The opening match will be played in Montevideo, where the very first World Cup finals match was played in 1930.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

FIFA confirm 2030 World Cup hosts with surprise split between six nations

South American chief reveals shock deal to bring opening games to Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay before rest of tournament takes place in Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023