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Bevan French up for Super League Man of Steel honour

Wigan's Bevan French is in line to become the ninth Australian to win British rugby league's premier individual award, the Man of Steel.

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English rugby ‘on the cusp of something spectacular’ despite year of turmoil, claims RFU CEO Bill Sweeney

Under-fire Bill Sweeney suggested that brighter times are ahead for the sport despite a year that has seen the demise of four professional clubs and an under-performing men’s national team

The Independent UK

Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France

The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

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Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’

RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.

The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney vows ‘spectacular’ future for English rugby despite direct challenge to RFU leadership

Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Evening Standard

Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

George Turner almost became a fourth victim of the curse of the Scotland hookers

First Ewan Ashman missed the opening weekend defeat to South Africa in Marseilles because of a concussion suffered in training earlier that week.

The National (Scotland)

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‘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

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

Ireland and Scotland collide at the Rugby World Cup in a key Pool B showdown in Paris this weekend.

Evening Standard

England vs Samoa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England play Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup Pool D match in Lille today.

Evening Standard

World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

The Guardian - UK

Fiji star Josua Tuisova misses son’s funeral to stay at Rugby World Cup

Josua Tuisova’s seven-year-old son passed away after a long illness and the Fiji player will miss the funeral after deciding to stay at the World Cup in France

The Independent UK

New Zealand boss Foster warns of Uruguay danger in final pool clash at World Cup

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster warned his players to be on their guard as he laid bare the challenge of Uruguay ahead of their final game of the group stages at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game

Sinckler is poised to start England’s final World Cup group match where he could face fellow Bristol forwards Steven Luatua and Chris Vui.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Fiji star Josua Tuisova misses son’s funeral to remain at Rugby World Cup

Josua Tuisova has missed the funeral of his seven-year-old son to stay at the Rugby World Cup with Fiji.

The Independent UK

Martin Bayfield recalls ‘rugby’s most violent match’ in iconic England win over France

The former Lions rugby player remembered the 5 Nations match in 1992 during an interview at the Henley Literary Festival

The National (Scotland)

Say your prayers - Scotland need a miracle vs Ireland

Scotland go there on a wing and a prayer, thanks to the idiotic people at World Rugby who drew up the seedings based on the world rankings in…

The Guardian - UK

Scottish under-18 achieves unprecedented rugby ‘own goal’

Teenager’s attempt to deflect conversion instead diverted ball over own side’s posts, denying his team victory

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Evening Standard

France vs Italy: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France tonight face Italy at the Rugby World Cup in their final Pool A fixture.

Evening Standard

Danny Care hopes hybrid contracts can improve English rugby

Two-tier set-up would see the RFU funding a section of salaries for up to 20 players, giving England’s coaches more control

The National (Scotland)

Young Scots rugby fan lives the dream as he leads side out against Romania

A YOUNG rugby fan from Fife has lived his dream after playing an important role during the Rugby World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Fiji centre Josua Tuisova plays on at Rugby World Cup after son’s death

Josua Tuisova has missed the funeral of his seven-year-old son to help Fiji secure qualification for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Five big takeaways from the first half of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

From the right way to play to how to continue the minnows’ progress, there have been many talking points in France so far

The Independent UK

Fiji star Josua Tuisova told of son’s death hours before Rugby World Cup game

Josua Tuisova’s seven-year-old son passed away after a long illness and the Fiji player will miss the funeral after deciding to stay at the World Cup in France

AAP

Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa

The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.

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