Captain Will Skelton emerges as injury doubt for Wallabies’ clash with Fiji The second row has suffered a calf injury in training but will be given until kick-off to prove his fitness The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Fiji holds ‘special place’ in Wallabies hearts but allegiances won’t wobble With seven players of Fijian heritage, Australia head into their next World Cup pool match with unique perspective The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023
Wales bid to build on Fiji win as Portugal make ‘special’ World Cup return Portugal are making their World Cup return after 16 years without appearing at the tournament The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
All change: Portugal await but new-look Wales have fresh expectations Win over Fiji has put spring in Warren Gatland’s step and an exciting young XV seems likely to entertain against Portugal The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
Will Skelton: Australia sweating on captain’s new injury scare before crucial Fiji clash Wallabies skipper has been named in Eddie Jones’ starting lineup for Sunday’s Pool C showdown, but will undergo scans on a calf problem suffered in training Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023
Talking points as Wales face Portugal looking to secure another bonus-point win Wales face Portugal for the first time since a 1994 World Cup qualifier. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Warren Gatland outlines ambitious plan to take Wales to Rugby World Cup final Victory against Portugal this weekend would leave Wales well placed to advance to the knockout rounds. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final Victory against Portugal this weekend would leave Wales well placed to advance to the knockout rounds. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Australia vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Australia and Fiji collide in a huge Rugby World Cup clash this afternoon. Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023
Louis Rees-Zammit says Wales have ‘a lot to improve’ when they face Portugal Wales aiming to back up Fiji success with victory over Portugal. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Warren Gatland makes 13 changes to Wales team for Portugal match The hooker Dewi Lake is one of 13 players given their chance after the Fiji win while Ireland are hopeful Jack Conan will be fit to play South Africa The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023
Dafydd Jenkins continues to make strides as he prepares for World Cup start The Exeter forward, 20, was in the thick of it during his 22 minutes off the bench in Wales’ gripping 32-26 victory over Fiji. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Wales vs Portugal: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Much-changed Wales take on Portugal at the Rugby World Cup today in their second Pool C assignment. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Will Rowlands plays down his defensive heroics in Wales’ win over Fiji ‘I just see it as me doing my job’ said the lock after the battling performance in Nice.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Rugby World Cup risks descending into farce unless refereeing inconsistencies are stamped out Tom Curry appeal to take place following multiple different judgements on similar fouls
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 AP PHOTOS: Blood, sweat and tears on the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup in France The dust has settled after the first set of games at the Rugby World Cup, which began with a stirring win for host France in front of nearly 79,000 people at the Stade de France, and ended with heartbreak for fan favorite Fiji as a dropped pass in the final…
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 How Kevin Sinfield inspired England’s defensive turnaround against Argentina The England defence coach oversaw a significant improvement from the warm-up defeat by Fiji
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Rugby World Cup power rankings: Which nations move up after opening weekend? How has the first weekend of fixtures affected our rankings?
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 ‘It was absolutely brutal’ – Louis Rees-Zammit relieved after Wales’ opening win The 22-year-old tournament debutant claimed the third of his country’s four tries in the pulsating victory over Fiji in Bordeaux.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 ‘Ruining this World Cup’: TV presenter slams ‘grotesque’ refereeing as Wales beat Fiji Matthew Carley’s refereeing came under scrutiny on an opening weekend of controversial decisions at the Rugby World Cup
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023 Warren Gatland backs Dan Biggar over George North tirade in Rugby World Cup win over Fiji Wales head coach insists “it’s about making people accountable” after fly-half delivers a foul-mouthed blast at his team-mate in Bordeaux thriller
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Pressure still on Wales despite narrow win over Fiji – Jonathan Humphreys Wales will face Portugal on the back of an outstanding victory against Fiji.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale Wales survived a late rally to win their World Cup opener 32-26