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Déjà vu: England and Argentina reprise for third place at rugby union World Cup

England v Argentina on Friday night for the rugby union World Cup third place play-off? Such are the twists and turns of tournament life.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2023

South Africa edge past England to set up World Cup final with New Zealand

For the second week running South Africa saw off an opponent at the rugby union World Cup by a solitary point. Last Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the defending champions held off France's late flurry to reach the semi-final. And on Saturday night at the same venue, they…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2023

Argentina boss Cheika urges players to become history men against New Zealand

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika urged his players to defy the odds and seize the chance to make history as the first Argentina squad to reach the final of the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023

Fiji edge past Georgia to move closer to last eight at World Cup

Fiji recovered their poise and verve in the second half to beat an obstinate Georgia side on Saturday and take a step closer to qualifying for the quarter-finals at the rugby union World Cup for the first time since 2007.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2023

Namibia boss Coetzee hails his warriors before Uruguay clash at World Cup

Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee paid tribute to the mentality and fighting spirit of his bruised and try-battered squad ahead of their final game on Wednesday night at the rugby union World Cup against Uruguay.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 27, 2023

Dupont injury blights France victory over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

A second-half injury to France skipper Antoine Dupont eclipsed a record win over Namibia which virtually sealed a place for the hosts in the last eight at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

England muddle past Japan at rugby World Cup

England edged closer to the last eight at the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 34-12 victory over Japan at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17, 2023

Ireland overwhelm Tonga as Wales outmuscle Portugal

Ireland and Wales enjoyed wins over Tonga and Portugal respectively on Saturday to maintain their 100 percent records at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023

Scotland boss Townsend calls for players to rise to South Africa challenge

Scotland boss Grigor Townsend urged his players to embrace the occasion when they step out at the Vélodrome in Marseille on Sunday evening to take on reigning champions South Africa in their opening game at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2023