Rugby World Cup predictions: Winner, top try scorer, surprise package and more Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France? The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Wales vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today The Rugby World Cup opening weekend culminates with a clash between Fiji and Wales tonight. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 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 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far? The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Mitchell and May to start as England go ‘all guns blazing’ for Argentina opener Steve Borthwick has named Alex Mitchell and Jonny May – two players who were omitted from his initial World Cup squad – to start against Argentina The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Warren Gatland says Wales ‘looking sharp’ ahead of World Cup opener against Fiji Taulupe Faletau’s return boosts Wales for key tournament opener against Fiji. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Topsy Ojo column: France are perfect Rugby World Cup hosts but rivals must embrace fan hostility A passionate home crowd could play a major role as Les Bleus finally try and achieve global glory on home soil Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Fit-again Taulupe Faletau named in Wales’ team for World Cup opener with Fiji The 100 times-capped number eight missed Wales’ entire World Cup warm-up schedule because of a calf muscle problem. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France… The Week · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: why are England in such disarray? We were promised “ad nauseam” that England under new coach Steve Borthwick would peak at the right time, said Oliver Brown in The Daily Telegraph. “All the low-water marks” of recent times – November’s capitulation to South Africa; March’s record loss to France – were “passed off with the blithe… The Week · Sep 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order? The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 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 6, 2023
England to name Alex Mitchell as shock scrum-half for opener with Argentina Alex Mitchell is expected to make a shock start at scrum-half in England’s World Cup opener against Argentina as Steve Borthwick seeks to up the tempo The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales pack to be ‘accurate and relentless’ against Fiji Wales face a tough Pool C opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: How to watch every match for FREE on TV and online The Rugby World Cup is well underway, with ITV screening all the matches live and exclusive this year.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup stadiums: Which cities in France are hosting matches? Your guide to all of the venues at the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023 Dupont and France to serve feast of mouthwatering rugby at World Cup This year’s Rugby World Cup in France has all the ingredients to justify the hype with the potential for a European winner and a greater capacity for upsets
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023 Without golden generation Wales are worlds away from World Cup success New crop of talented youngsters and the return of Warren Gatland should give Wales grounds for optimism after a difficult year
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023 As quality gap closes, underdogs will have their day at 2023 Rugby World Cup Fiji and Georgia have already shown they can beat top countries but look out for Chile and Portugal to make waves in France
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack Mitchell’s performance at scrum-half against Fiji was a rare positive in England’s dismal recent run.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form Preparations for the upcoming World Cup hit a new low last weekend with defeat to Fiji at Twickenham.
Caixin Global · Sep 1, 2023 U.S and China Senior Military Officials Met in August Ministry of National Defense says the exchanges, including at last month’s Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Fiji, have not stopped
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool C guide Emerging powers such as Georgia and Fiji will fancy their chances of causing an upset. Can Australia and Wales recapture their best form when it matters?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023 How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks