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France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat of stadium chaos

The French government has revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup, which begins in France this week, to avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Who are the favourites?

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on Friday with pundits pointing to a wide-open contest between four teams that are a cut above the rest. A skewed draw has placed all four sides – France, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa – in the same half of the…

France 24 · Sep 7, 2023

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The players to watch, the teams to back and how to tell a ruck from a scrum as the tournament kicks off in France

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa's hopes lie with South Africa and Namibia, for now

Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men’s Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa (ranked 2nd in the world) and underdogs Namibia (ranked 21st). What are their chances and what is the state of…

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023

France boosts security at Rugby World Cup. The hosts don't want another failure before Olympics

French authorities have pledged to mobilize a record number of police officers to guarantee a smooth Rugby World Cup in the wake of the chaos outside the stadium that marred the 2022 Champions League final

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

South Africa vs Scotland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa kick-off their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Dan Cole thought England days were over before Steve Borthwick call

Leicester stalwart back in the fold ahead of World Cup opener against Argentina

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup news LIVE: France name team as New Zealand worry over injuries plus latest England updates

Scotland, Ireland and Wales also give their thoughts about the World Cup throughout the day

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘Special moment’ for South American rugby as Chile join Argentina and Uruguay at World Cup

For the first time in Rugby World Cup history, South America will be fielding three representatives at the 2023 edition that kicks off in France on September 8, with first-timers Chile entering the fray alongside Uruguay and tournament regulars Argentina. The trio of nations will be counting on this unprecedented…

France 24 · Sep 6, 2023

The wait is over - let the 2023 Rugby World Cup fun commence

This will be the tenth edition of the Cup and for the first time, the finals will be entirely hosted by France.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023