The tournament hosts triumphed 27-13 in Paris on a scorching opening night
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Wild Damian Penaud performance epitomises France
The Stade de France was bouncing. The stade de France was shaking. The Stade de France was sweating. And in the middle of it, one of their favourite sons was…
Explained: What is rugby’s TMO bunker?
The effectiveness of the TMO bunker in rugby was called into question after England’s Owen Farrell had his red card for a dangerous tackle on Taine Basham rescinded. A Television…
Watch the moment Mark Telea scored first try of Rugby World Cup 2023
You were given your answer to the next quiz question, as we witnessed Mark Telea scored the first try of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. And the clock had barely…
Why France are wearing white v New Zealand and in away changing room
It is a strange look. The host nation and theoretical ‘home’ side France not in their traditional blue strip. So here’s why France are wearing white v New Zealand in…
Watch France v New Zealand live stream: how to watch the Rugby World Cup opening match
Are you searching last minute to watch a France v New Zealand live stream? The 2023 Rugby World Cup gets underway very soon and this article explains how you can…
The incredible rise of France Rugby World Cup star Thibaud Flament
From a fly-half in Loughborough’s fifth team to a lock for France at Test level, via a spell in Argentina. Paul Eddison reports
Every time France have played New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup
France v New Zealand kicks off the 2023 Rugby World Cup tonight. It’s a match-up with history, in all senses of the phrase. The bare statistics tell part of the…
Ageing South Africa offer much more than just belligerence and box-kicking
For many of the Springboks this will be their last dance, can they succeed again?
Rugby World Cup opening ceremony – Everything explained
If you are searching for the details of the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony for 2023, you’ve come to the right place. Here is what to expect when the event…