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Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A - France v Namibia

France scored a record 14-try performance as they thrashed Namibia 96-0 to inch closer to the quarter-final berth in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign in Marseille. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
22 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: France 96-0 Namibia

France are on the verge of securing the quarter-final berth in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they scored 14 tries to beat Namibia 96-0 in their Pool A encounter in Marseille.
22 September 2023

Performance against Uruguay was 'unacceptable' - France lock Cameron Woki

France lock Cameron Woki has described his team's performance against Uruguay as 'unacceptable' despite securing their second win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.
15 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A: France v Uruguay

France successfully overcame a spirited performance from Uruguay as they sealed a 27-12 victory to maintain their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights from the Pool A clash.
15 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: France 27-12 Uruguay

France maintained their winning start in the Rugby World Cup after they managed to overcome a spirited Uruguay side 27-12 in their Pool A clash at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Thursday.
15 September 2023

Alex Codling Interview: 'Having experience in lots of different leagues helps you develop as a coach'

New Newcastle boss Alex Codling chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the coaching experiences which have led him to Kingston Park.
14 September 2023

Antony Jelonch to captain France against Uruguay

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made 12 changes to the starting line up for the upcoming World Cup game against Uruguay to be played on Thursday.
12 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A - France v New Zealand

France managed to overcome a double try from Mark Telea as they defeated the All Blacks 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Paris to take an early lead in Pool A.
9 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: France 27-13 New Zealand

Hosts France started the Rugby World Cup campaign with a 27-13 victory over three-time champions New Zealand in the Pool A opening game of the tournament at Stade de France in Paris.
8 September 2023

Teti Tela to start for Fiji at fly-half in Pool C game against Wales

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has made a forced change for the upcoming Rugby World Cup opener against Wales to be played on Sunday.
8 September 2023

Anton Lienert-Brown replaces Jordie Barrett in New Zealand line up

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has drafted Anton Lienert-Brown in the starting line up for the Rugby World Cup opener against France on Friday.
6 September 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to Pool A and B

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.
6 September 2023

Antoine Dupont to lead France in World Cup opener against New Zealand

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed the matchday squad for the World Cup opener against New Zealand to be played in Saint-Denis on Friday.
6 September 2023

Jordie Barrett doubtful for New Zealand's World Cup opener against France

New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a doubtful starter for the Rugby World Cup opener against France to be played at Stade de France on Friday.
5 September 2023

French lock Bastien Chalureau denies accusations of racism

France lock Bastien Chalureau has denied accusations of being a racist following his call-up to the Rugby World Cup squad.
5 September 2023

Playing World Cup at home will add to France's pressure - All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan

New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan believes playing the World Cup at home could be a massive burden for France.
4 September 2023

France suffer Paul Willemse blow ahead of World Cup

France have suffered another blow ahead of the home Rugby World Cup campaign with lock Paul Willemse withdrawn from the squad due to an injury.
2 September 2023

France's Jonathan Danty set to miss World Cup opener against New Zealand

France have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with centre Jonathan Danty set to miss the tournament opener against New Zealand on 8th September.
31 August 2023

A nation expects - Will France be able to handle home advantage?

In two weeks time, France face New Zealand in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup and it feels like there has never been more pressure on a host country to deliver.
25 August 2023

Anthony Jelonch included in France's World Cup squad

France head coach Fabien Galthie has included flanker Anthony Jelonch in the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad.
21 August 2023