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Rugby World Cup 2023: Rank top 10 icons in tournament's history
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:54
Who are the greatest Rugby World Cup icons?In a podcast series on BBC Sounds, two World Cup winners - Matt Dawson of England and Bryan Habana of South Africa - join the BBC's rugby union correspondent Chris Jones to discuss their rankings.The series also covers themes including the best captains, tries, upsets and teams.Below are their picks for the greatest…
France v Uruguay: Rugby World Cup hosts make 12 changes for Pool A game
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023 06:55
France have made 12 changes for their Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Uruguay in Lille on Thursday.The hosts began the tournament by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris.Lock Cameron Woki, wing Gabin Villiere and centre Yoram Moefana keep their spots, while Toulouse back row Anthony Jelonch will lead a much-changed side.Uruguay, ranked 17th in the world, are appearing…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Dan Biggar marks tough day with 'special' Wales win against Fiji
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Monday, 11 September 2023 10:00
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has reflected on a special day after producing a man-of-the-match performance in Sunday's opening World Cup victory over Fiji.The Bordeaux match marked the birthday of his mother Liz who died in 2021."It was not so much during the match, but I found it difficult because she would have been here making a big weekend of it,"…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Johnny Sexton will discuss game-time with head coach Andy Farrell - Easterby
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Monday, 11 September 2023 03:39
Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup, says defence coach Simon Easterby.Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension in the 82-8 win over Romania in their Pool B opener in Bordeaux.Ireland next face Tonga on Saturday, then South Africa and…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Ugo Monye praises 'special' England fans during Argentina opener in Marseille
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Monday, 11 September 2023 06:18
England's fans created a "special" wall of noise that inspired their team to beat Argentina in their opening World Cup game, according to Ugo Monye.They had gone into the game below the Pumas in the world rankings following three losses in four warm-up matches."I have not heard England fans like that ever," former England wing Monye told the Rugby Union…
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