# Rugby World Cup

Last week

24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023

World Cup diary: Trains, trams, and enough steps to burn off the baguettes and cheese

From Van Gogh’s Starry Night to fumbling outside the wrong Airbnb in the dark, life on the road is full of contrasts and unexpected turns.

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Sep 26th 2023, 8:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Let's face it, the crowd sang 'Zombie' because it just sounds great when thousands sing it

According to Tom Savage of Three Red Kings, the controversy surrounding the use of ‘Zombie’ at the Ireland game in France is misplaced.

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Sep 26th 2023, 5:15 PM

Voices

Opinion: Let's face it, the crowd sang 'Zombie' because it just sounds great when thousands sing it

According to Tom Savage of Three Red Kings, the controversy surrounding the use of ‘Zombie’ at the Ireland game in France is misplaced.

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Sep 26th 2023, 2:00 PM

Your Say

Poll: How far will Ireland go in the Rugby World Cup?

Ireland beat South Africa 13 to 8 in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match.

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Sep 25th 2023, 9:11 AM

Last month

September 2023

RWC23

France confirm Dupont suffered facial fracture - but he could still return in World Cup

‘Specialised surgical advice was requested to assess how long he will be unavailable for,’ said the French rugby federation in a statement.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 4:23 PM

Jean Kleyn

'There was massive pride to represent Ireland - now I've a massive opportunity to represent my country of birth'

Munster’s Jean Kleyn is among the South Africa replacements for Saturday’s Pool B showdown with Ireland.

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Sep 20th 2023, 12:20 PM

FREE

rugby weekly extra

'If you look at that November game, it's a pretty good blueprint on how to beat South Africa'

Dan Leavy outlined why he believes Ireland will prevail against the Springboks on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

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Sep 18th 2023, 6:01 PM

sweet chariot

England eventually get the better of Japan in error-strewn victory

Tries from Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant secured the victory.

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Sep 17th 2023, 10:11 PM

public prosecutor

Bordeaux police officially open investigation into botulism cases that left one woman dead

The restaurant owners are facing a jail term of between three to five years and fines of between €45,000 to €60,000.

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Sep 17th 2023, 5:18 PM

RWC2023

South Africa thump Romania 76-0 ahead of Ireland World Cup clash

South Africa will take on Ireland in their next Group B outing next weekend.

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Sep 17th 2023, 4:03 PM

Botulism

Botulism outbreak: Irish citizens being treated in French and Spanish hospitals

A Greek woman has died in the outbreak and her Irish partner remains in hospital.

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Sep 15th 2023, 1:28 PM

Team news

Rugby World Cup: Ireland make four changes for Tonga as Sexton captains again

Andy Farrell has gone with a very strong selection for the clash in Nantes.

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Sep 14th 2023, 2:53 PM

RWC2023

World Rugby taking action over delays as hundreds of fans miss kick-off at RWC23

‘We are working with all stakeholders to establish the facts and implement measures to prevent such delays.’

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Sep 10th 2023, 12:16 PM

Rugby World Cup

Sexton shines on return as Ireland comfortably beat Romania in World Cup opener

Ireland’s attack tore the Romanians to shreds at Stade de Bordeaux.

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Sep 9th 2023, 4:35 PM

Les Bleus

France beat New Zealand in opening game of the Rugby World Cup

Fabien Galthié’s men scored two second-half tries to finish over the top of the Kiwis.

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Sep 8th 2023, 10:49 PM

Team news

Johnny Sexton returns to captain strong Ireland team against Romania

The 38-year-old starts at out-half in Ireland’s World Cup opener in Bordeaux.

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Sep 7th 2023, 1:12 PM

Rugby World Cup

Dan Leavy: I've been in an Ireland dressing room - this team will have no fear of failure

In his first ‘Ruck and Roll’ column, in partnership with BoyleSports, former Ireland international Dan Leavy puts the country’s World Cup chances under the microscope.

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Sep 6th 2023, 11:46 AM

Injury blow

Fiji out-half Caleb Muntz ruled out of World Cup

Muntz sustained a knee injury in training.

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Sep 6th 2023, 8:40 AM

RWC23

'I have always been confident with Johnny' - O'Driscoll backs Sexton for World Cup return

The Ireland captain has been unavailable due to a ban.

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Sep 6th 2023, 6:30 AM

Trigger warning

Rugby World Cup memories from 1987-2019 . . . can the future be better than the past?

Random recollections of hurt and hope through the years.

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Sep 2nd 2023, 8:15 AM

August

August 2023

Travel Disruptions

French air traffic controllers consider strike action during Rugby World Cup

Ireland are due to play Tonga the day after the suggested strike action.

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Aug 29th 2023, 5:06 PM

Travel Disruptions

French air traffic controllers consider strike action during Rugby World Cup

Ireland are due to play Tonga the day after the suggested strike action.

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Aug 29th 2023, 4:11 PM

Impressive

South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales

It was the first time in either of Warren Gatland’s reigns as head coach that his side had conceded 50 or more points.

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Aug 19th 2023, 6:03 PM

Switches

Australia draft Rugby league stalwart after assistant coach quits ahead of World Cup

Jason Ryles has come in at short notice to replace Brad Davis.

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Aug 18th 2023, 9:23 AM

the byrne ultimatum

Byrne finally gets ideal circumstances for test start, and fitting that it's against England

The Leinster out-half will make only his fourth test start — and a third against England — this Saturday.

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Aug 17th 2023, 6:36 PM

Never a dull moment

Jones tells journalists to give themselves uppercuts as he loses attack coach ahead of RWC

The Wallabies coach slammed media ‘negativity’ despite losing assistant Brad Davis shortly before Australia took off for France.

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Aug 17th 2023, 8:29 AM

Not done yet

Liam Williams has no plans to end Wales career despite move to Japan

Williams is set for a post-World Cup stint in Japan that will sideline him from the Six Nations next year.

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Aug 15th 2023, 10:07 AM

No way

South Africa head coach slams suggestions they would fake injury to call up Pollard

Pollard was a shock omission from the Springboks’ squad for France as he is not fully fit after injury.

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Aug 12th 2023, 11:43 AM

The Selection

Experienced wingers left out of Argentina World Cup squad

Michael Cheika opted for a team made up of 18 forwards and 15 backs, with hooker Julian Montoya as captain.

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Aug 7th 2023, 8:35 PM

Bullish

Jones says Australia can 'one hundred percent' win World Cup after slender defeat to All Blacks

The Wallabies lost a 14-point advantage at the break to lose by three points in Dunedin.

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Aug 5th 2023, 10:16 AM

July

July 2023

Pool B

Ex-Ulster sensation Piutau at the heart of Tonga's fine start to RWC prep

The 31-year-old fullback was brilliant in a win over a strong Australia A side.

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Jul 18th 2023, 9:30 PM

Rugby World Cup

'You've got to be ambitious. We won’t shy away from that' - O'Mahony

The Ireland backrow reflects on Munster’s URC title win and looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup in France.

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Jul 15th 2023, 6:00 AM

Ready to go

Here's the new Ireland jersey for the Rugby World Cup

The kit boasts ‘VaopDri+ adaptive and quick-drying technology’.

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Jul 13th 2023, 11:16 AM

Aiming high

'We know how tough it is to win the World Cup, we just have to embrace it' - Keenan

The Ireland fullback is looking forward to his first experience of playing in a World Cup.

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Jul 6th 2023, 12:01 AM

Rugby World Cup

Gardaí to be stationed at Rugby World Cup in France

Gardaí will not have police powers in France, but will assist in interactions with Irish citizens there.

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Jul 4th 2023, 11:02 PM

This year

2023

Fitness Race

Billy Vunipola hopes to be fit for England World Cup squad despite knee operation

England coach Steve Borthwick named a 36-strong squad for a training camp this week.

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Jun 26th 2023, 2:20 PM

ruled out

France's Hoauas to miss Rugby World Cup after domestic violence conviction

Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday that tight-head prop will not be picked.

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Jun 7th 2023, 3:58 PM

future plans

All Blacks scrum-half to join Stade Francais

Brad Weber will replace the retiring ex-France scrum-half Morgan Parra and Racing 92-bound half-back James Hall.

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Jun 6th 2023, 7:12 PM

doubt

All Blacks star in race to be fit for World Cup

David Havili limped off in the Crusaders’ 42-18 home win over the Waratahs on Saturday

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Jun 1st 2023, 9:30 AM

precautions

World Cup chiefs ‘well prepared’ for protests or safety threats in France

More than 600,000 international visitors are expected to attend.

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May 31st 2023, 8:28 AM