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☆ Johan Retief, Namibian rugby star, out of World Cup after being 'bitten by a spider'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( James Frater | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Namibian rugby star Johan Retief has been ruled out of his country’s final World Cup game against Uruguay later Wednesday, after being “bitten by a spider” at the team’s hotel in Aix-les-Bains, eastern France. Johan Retief of Namibia wins the ball in a lineout during the Rugby World Cup match between France and Namibia at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France on September 21, 2023. The team will also be missing its captain, Johan Deysel, who is serving a six-match suspension for a dangerous tackle during last week’s game against France, which Namibia lost 96-0. Namibia has lost all three of its 2023 World Cup pool matches, conceding 219 points in the process. The southern African side is not the only team to have lost a player through a non-match-related injuring during this tournament.

Persons: Johan Retief, Allister Coetzee, Johan Retief’s, ” Coetzee, Phil Walter, Chrysander Botha, Retief, ” Botha, we’ll, ”, Johan Deysel, David Cherry, “, Cherry Organizations: CNN — Namibian, Uruguay, Rugby, Stade Velodrome, Namibian rugby, France, Scotland, ” Scottish Rugby Locations: Aix, les, Bains, France, Namibia, Marseille, Lyon, Uruguay

☆ The job Americans would most like to see replaced by robots
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Joseph Bien-Kahn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

In a survey of jobs Americans would most like to see replaced by robots, the umpire would surely rank near the top. (The MLB league official tells me that legalized gambling has not been a factor in implementing ABS.) Frustratingly, the subjective has infiltrated what initially felt like a technological problem: What does the perfect strike zone even look like anyway? The MLB league official agrees, telling me the Jetson Robot Home Plate Ump is not in their plans. "Growing up, my parents would go, 'Oh, the umpire's strike zone was small!'

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☆ Remembering Namibia’s record-breaking 142-0 Rugby World Cup defeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Namibia has always been an underdog at the Rugby World Cup. Facing host Australia in Adelaide, Namibia was beaten 142-0, the largest winning margin in Rugby World Cup history. “But what an occasion just to be at a World Cup, no matter what the score was. David Davies/PA Images/Getty Images‘What chance did we have?’Expectations were realistic amongst the Namibian squad heading into the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty ImagesIn the end, the margin of the defeat of 142 points was a record for a Rugby World Cup match.

Persons: Eben Izaacs, England –, Chris Latham, Tuqiri, Matt Giteau, Mat Rogers, ” Izaacs, David Davies, Jurgens van Lill –, –, “, ”, team –, Webb Ellis, ” van Lill, Latham, Stirling Mortlock, Rogers, van Lill, Izaacs, Mat Rogers –, Christophe Simon, – Izaacs, Nathan Sharpe, Kees, hasn’t, Deon Mouton, Cliff Loubser, Gerswin, we’ve, Allister Coetzee, ” Van Lill’s Organizations: CNN, Rugby, CNN Sport, Australia –, England, Namibia, Adelaide Oval, Namibian, Australia, rugby, team, Argentina, Getty, Springboks Locations: Namibia, Qatar, Botswana, Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Adelaide, Argentina, Ireland, AFP, France, Italy, New Zealand, America, England, Uruguay

☆ Biggest Irish TV audience of the year tuned in for win over South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

To put the figures into perspective, the All-Ireland Gaelic Football final - typically the country's biggest sporting event of the year - drew an average audience of 971,000. That year the biggest Irish audience tuned in for their side's quarter-final loss to New Zealand, with 776,000 watching. The consistent number one in Ireland's top TV audience list is The Late Late Toy Show, a special Christmas edition of a popular talk show. Last year's edition brought in over 1.5 million viewers, and it keeps the biggest sporting events off the top spot year after year. This could all change, however, depending on what happens in France at the World Cup in the coming weeks.

Persons: Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: South, Rugby, RTE, Ireland's, Springboks, Ireland Gaelic Football, Nations, Ireland, New Zealand, Thomson Locations: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, France, New

Paris CNN —It’s 6.30 a.m. on a late summer morning in Paris. “We heard they were coming to take us today but I am not sure where to,” Obsa, a 31-year-old political refugee from Ethiopia, told CNN. Obsa was relying on emergency housing in a hotel but says it kicked him out after his wife joined him. Some 10 regional temporary shelters, known as SAS, have been set up around the country to welcome the new arrivals outside of Paris, according to the Dihal. The other problem is the lack of emergency housing spaces available in the regions where migrants are being transferred to.

Persons: they’ll, “, ”, Obsa, Dalal Mawad, CNN Obsa, Paul Alauzy, “ Marseille, Claudia Colliva, Yann Manzi, Gerald Darmanin, Emmanuel Macron, Harmonie Lecerf, Meunier, Brice, Meunier of Bordeaux, Sandrine Runel, ” Brice, Abdullatif Organizations: Paris CNN —, CNN, Du, Federation of Solidarity Actors, BFMTV, Paris Prefecture, Ministry of Housing, Paris, Staff, ” Police, Interministerial, of Interior, SAS, Olympic, Utopia, Games, Rugby World, ”, Medecins Du Monde Locations: Paris, Stalingrad, France, Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya, Italy, de, Bordeaux, ”, Marseille, French, “, ” Bordeaux, Lyon, Afghanistan

We'll guide you through options to watch free Wales vs. Australia live streams. If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch the Rugby World Cup live streams for free using a VPN. Where to watch Wales vs. Australia Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including Wales vs. Australia, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which offers up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. How to watch Wales vs. Australia in the USANBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Rugby World Cup in the United States. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

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England have been fortunate to be drawn in one of the weaker groups of the Rugby World Cup, given their poor form this year. If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch the Rugby World Cup live streams for free using a VPN. Where to watch England vs. Chile Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including England vs. Chile, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. How to watch England vs. Chile in the USANBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Rugby World Cup in the United States. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

Persons: Owen Farrell, it's, ExpressVPN, You'll, Peacock Organizations: Rugby, Ireland, Chile, England, Chile Rugby, ITV1, ITV3, ITV, Rugby World, USA NBC, CNBC, ., Samoa, Zealand Locations: England, Chile, Africa, United Kingdom, UK, USA, United States, Georgia, Portugal, ITVX, South Africa, Tonga, Wales, Australia, Uruguay, Namibia, Japan, Italy, Argentina, Fiji, Scotland, Romania, France, . Georgia, Ireland, Zealand

Learn moreToday's free South Africa vs. Ireland live stream is this weekend's hottest match in the Rugby World Cup and should excite even the most casual of rugby fans. If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch the Rugby World Cup live streams for free using a VPN. Where to watch South Africa vs. Ireland Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including South Africa vs. Ireland, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. How to watch South Africa vs. Ireland in the USANBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Rugby World Cup in the United States. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

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☆ Georgia looking to cause an upset at the Rugby World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Jack Hillcox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Today, Maisashvili is in France leading Georgia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Having lost 35-15 against Australia in its Rugby World Cup opener, Georgia hopes to bounce back against Portugal this Saturday, then against Fiji and Wales in its final pool C game. David Mdzinarishvili/ReutersThe Georgian national rugby team was formed in 1964, but was initially subsumed by the Soviet Union rugby federation. Despite making up a tiny portion of the Soviet Union, Georgian players were one of the dominant forces in the larger nation’s rugby team. The nation’s rugby team suffered after gaining independence, leading to serious lack of resources.

Persons: CNN — “, ” Levan Maisashvili, Maisashvili, Levan Maisashvili, Georgia's, Levan Verdzeuli, Nika Abuladze –, David Mdzinarishvili, ” Tony Collins, Huw Richards ’, Collins, “, Bidzina Ivanishvili, Forbes, ” Maisashvili, ”, Warren Little Organizations: CNN, rugby, Italy, –, Georgian, CNN Sport, ” Rugby, Scotland, Australia, Rugby World, Portugal, Fiji, Humble, Georgian national rugby team, Soviet Union rugby, Soviet Union, Soviet national, Institute of Sports Humanities, Rugby, Reuters, Nations, Northern Hemisphere, Rugby Championship, Southern Hemisphere Locations: South Africa, Wales, France, Georgia, Shukhuti, Soviet, Georgian, “ Georgia, Fiji, Toulouse

☆ Russia faces new sanctions for non-compliance, says WADA
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A sign with the logo of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is on display outside its office in Moscow, Russia December 9, 2019. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 22 (Reuters) - The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) will face more sanctions for failing to address non-compliance issues, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday. Following executive committee meetings in Shanghai, WADA said it also found the Pan American Sport Organisation (Panam Sports) and the South Africa and Bermuda Anti-Doping Agencies in non-compliance with the WADA code. Both South Africa and Bermuda's non-compliance is due to a failure to appropriately implement the WADA Code into their legal systems. South Africa could be under a particularly tight deadline when it comes to the Rugby World Cup.

Persons: Shamil Zhumatov, WADA, RUSADA, Steve Keating, Toby Davis Organizations: Doping Agency, REUTERS, Pan American Sport Organisation, WADA's, Olympic Games, Sport, Rugby, Pan Am, Santiago, Panam Sports, Thomson Locations: Russian, Moscow, Russia, Shanghai, South Africa, Bermuda, Ukraine, Africa, Toronto

Learn moreWe can help you tune into a day of free rugby in just a few clicks with everything you need for a free France vs. Namibia live stream. If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch the Rugby World Cup live streams for free using a VPN. Where to watch France vs. Namibia Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including France vs. Namibia, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. How to watch France vs. Namibia in the USANBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Rugby World Cup in the United States. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

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☆ When Fiji Beats Australia, and It Almost Isn’t an Upset
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Victor Mather | More About Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Fiji, population 900,000, defeated Australia, population 25 million, at the Rugby World Cup in St. Etienne, France, on Sunday. Fiji had not defeated Australia, a two-time winner of the event, since 1954. Fiji and other tiny Pacific islands consistently punch above their weight in rugby, unlike just about any other international sports competition. In its opening World Cup game it came agonizingly close to beating another traditional power, Wales. The Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Niue, Tahiti and the Solomon Islands also field men’s teams in international competition.

Organizations: Rugby, Fiji, England, Chile Locations: Fiji, Australia, St, Etienne, France, Wales, Georgia, Portugal, Samoa, Tonga, Ireland, Cook, Papua New Guinea, Niue, Tahiti, Solomon

☆ How Fiji’s historic Rugby World Cup victory left Australia facing the prospect of early elimination
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Frank Lomani’s game-ending kick may have drifted wide of the posts, but that mattered little for Fiji’s players. As the final whistle blew on the Rugby World Cup group stage match, they could now celebrate beating Australia for the first time in the tournament’s history – and a first victory against the Wallabies since 1954. Soon after, the players huddled together and – as is a tradition for Fijian rugby teams – sang a hymn to give their thanks to God. Fiji's players form a circle after defeating Australia for the first time in 69 years. Two-time champion Australia could now be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup group stages for the first time.

Persons: CNN — Frank Lomani’s, Fijian rugby teams –, ”, Josua Tuisova, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Samu Kerevi, Olivier Chassignole, Suli Vunivalu’s, Simon Raiwalui, “, Sunday’s, Chris Hyde, Raiwalui, –, we’ve, they’ve, Waisea Nayacalevu, Francis Bompard, Fiji’s, Seremaia Bai, Bai, “ We’ve Organizations: CNN, Rugby World, Wallabies, Fijian rugby teams, Wales, Australia, Getty, Georgia, Fiji, England, Rugby, “, South, Super Rugby, New, ” Locations: Australia, Fiji, AFP, ”, rugby’s, South Africa, Portugal, Fijian, New Zealand, Argentina, Zealand, –

Better yet, this will work for not just the other two games today, but every single match of the Rugby World Cup. We haven't had any shock results at this year's Rugby World Cup... and this probably won't be one of them. Where to watch South Africa vs. Romania Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including South Africa vs. Romania, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. How to watch South Africa vs. Romania in the USANBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Rugby World Cup in the United States. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

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Learn moreLooking to follow along as Ireland takes on Tonga in the Rugby World Cup? Below, we cut right to the chase and show you where to watch Ireland vs. Tonga Rugby World Cup live streams for free from anywhere. If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch Rugby World Cup live streams for free using a VPN. Where to watch Ireland vs. Tonga Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including Ireland vs. Tonga, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

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☆ England hope to avoid repeat of soccer team's Nice disaster
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NICE, France, Sept 15 (Reuters) - England face Japan in the Rugby World Cup in Nice on Sunday hoping to avoid any sort of repeat of one of the country's lowest sporting moments when the national soccer team were humbled in the city by Iceland at the 2016 Euros. The footballing disaster was the final act for manager Roy Hodgson, paving the way for Gareth Southgate to start the rebuilding job that took England to a World Cup semi-final and a penalty shoot-out final defeat in the last Euros. England's rugby team had gone through a similar process eight months earlier as their pool-stage exit from their own World Cup in 2015 after Twickenham defeats to Wales and Australia spelled the end for Stuart Lancaster. It was a brilliant performance and, coming on the back of a Six Nations title earlier in the year, there was huge confidence surging through the England set-up. They have struggled though to reproduce anything like that form since though and the chances of another shock look slim - even in Nice.

Persons: Roy Hodgson, Gareth Southgate, Stuart Lancaster, Wayne Rooney's, Eddie Jones's, Jones, Mitch Phillips, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Rugby, soccer, Stade de Nice, England, rugby, Twickenham, England's rugby, Nations, New Zealand, South, Argentina, Australia, Springboks, Ireland, Thomson Locations: France, England, Japan, Nice, Iceland, Stade, Wales, Australia, South Africa, Fiji, Scotland

Learn moreNew Zealand meets Namibia in the Rugby World Cup today. Keep reading, and we'll show you where to watch New Zealand vs. Namibia Rugby World Cup live streams for free from anywhere. If you don't have a proper watch option in your country, we'll show you how to watch Rugby World Cup live streams for free using a VPN. Where to watch New Zealand vs. Namibia Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including New Zealand vs. Namibia, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. Shop at SlingRugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

Persons: it's, ExpressVPN, You'll, Peacock Organizations: Rugby, New Zealand, Namibia Rugby, NFL, Zealand, France, Namibia, Italy, ITV1, ITV3, ITV, Rugby World, USA NBC, CNBC, ., Samoa Locations: Zealand, Namibia, New, United Kingdom, UK, USA, United States, Samoa, Chile, ITVX, Wales, Portugal, Ireland, Tonga, Africa, Romania, Australia, England, Japan, Italy, Uruguay, France, Argentina, Georgia, South Africa, Fiji, Scotland, . Georgia

☆ Taika Waititi: La La Land meets lineouts – Hollywood A-lister forays into the world of rugby
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Amanda Davies | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Hollywood A-lister Taika Waititi is much more comfortable holding an Academy Award than lifting the Rugby World Cup trophy. “The only World Cup I’ve been to is the very first one in 1987 with my father and that was a very special moment,” he said. They’ve now suffered two losses in a row having lost to reigning champion South Africa in August before the World Cup kicked off. Waititi talks on the field during the Rugby World Cup 2021 New Zealand match against Australia. But the Rugby World Cup has provided some of the biggest upsets in the history of sport, notably when Japan stunned South Africa in 2015.

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☆ Very few positives for France after reserves struggle against Uruguay
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Lock Cameron Woki, a starter in both the New Zealand and Uruguay games, labelled the lack of discipline, which was patent in the scrums, as 'unacceptable' after France had conceded only four penalties against the All Blacks. We started off with a disciplined performance that enabled us to win the match against New Zealand," said Galthie. A World Cup is a long-term adventure, each match is a test and group life is very important," he said. "A match like this strengthens the squad, making it better and stronger for the match (against Namibia) in Marseille in a week." Only hooker Julien Marchand, who sustained a thigh injury in the 27-13 win against New Zealand, is not available.

Persons: Fabien Galthie, Pierre Mauroy, Bleus, Melvyn Jaminet, Lock Cameron Woki, you've, Galthie, Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert, Charles Ollivon, haven't, There's Anthony, Jelonch, Cyril Baille, Julien Marchand, Julien Pretot, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Uruguay, Rugby, New Zealand, New, France, All Blacks, Italy, Ireland, South Africa, Thomson Locations: France, New Zealand, Uruguay, Namibia, Marseille, Lyon

☆ Rugby World Cup: After triumphing with the All Blacks, Malakai Fekitoa has found a ‘new purpose’ with Tonga
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Long before he had the chance to travel to New Zealand, Fekitoa set his sights on competing for the All Blacks – undoubtedly the most famous rugby team on the planet. “It was always a dream of mine to play for New Zealand, even though I was born and raised in Tonga,” Fekitoa tells CNN Sport. Fekitoa tries to force his way through a tackle during a Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and Argentina in 2014. The change has proved particularly beneficial for Tonga, which, as well as Fekitoa, has named former All Blacks Vaea Fifita, George Moala and Charles Piutau in its squad for the ongoing Rugby World Cup in France. After the rule change, he thinks more All Blacks players will follow his lead by swapping allegiances.

Persons: Fekitoa, ” Fekitoa, Jonah Lomu, Cameron Spencer, –, haven’t, Fifita, George Moala, Charles Piutau, Leon Lord, Adam Coleman, Israel Folau, “, ”, “ I’m, I’ve, Richard Heathcote, It’s, James Crombie, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, All Blacks, New Zealand, CNN Sport, Tonga, Wellington Sevens, Wesley College, Rugby, Blacks, Fiji, Getty, Australia, Ireland, Wasps, Gloucester, Tonga –, Rugby Championship, Nations, United Rugby, Munster, Romania, Tonga’s, Tongan, Kiwi, New Locations: Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Auckland, Argentina, Europe, Monaco, France, AFP, New, England, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, Scotland, Samoa

☆ Key Springboks hooker Marx under injury cloud
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 14 (Reuters) - South Africa face a potentially huge blow to their bid to retain the Rugby World Cup after hooker Malcolm Marx was sent for scans for an undisclosed injury picked up in training on Wednesday. Team officials did not elaborate on Marx’s issue but said an update on his fitness would be provided in the coming days. South Africa do not have a third specialist hooker in the squad, with regular loose forwards Deon Fourie and Marco van Staden nominated cover. Fourie will be on the bench against Romania with Mbonambi starting the game. Marx is the second key player under an injury cloud for South Africa after lock Eben Etzebeth left last weekend’s 18-3 victory over Scotland due to a shoulder issue.

Persons: Malcolm Marx, Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Deon Fourie, Marco van Staden, Joseph Dweba, Eben Etzebeth, Rassie Erasmus, Etzebeth, Nick Said, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Rugby, Romania, Springboks, Team, Mbonambi, Stade de France, Thomson Locations: South Africa, France

Keep reading, and we'll show you where to watch France vs. Uruguay Rugby World Cup live streams for free from anywhere. Where to watch France vs. Uruguay Rugby World Cup live streams free from anywhereYou can catch all of the Rugby World Cup action, including France vs. Uruguay, using the free ITVX live stream in the United Kingdom, which is offering up every match of this year's Rugby World Cup. How to watch France vs. Uruguay with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. Shop at SlingHow to watch the Rugby World Cup in FranceAs the Rugby World Cup is in France this year, it's only natural that French viewers have an abundance of free, local live stream options. Rugby World Cup scheduleBelow is a full schedule of upcoming Rugby World Cup games that will run through the October 28 final.

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☆ Italy attempt to make headlines at home during World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Trevor Stynes | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Sept 12 (Reuters) - The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicked off in France on Friday, and while the competition is already a roaring success, it's not always front page news even within countries involved. Italy began their Rugby World Cup campaign with a win over Namibia on Saturday, but picking up the country's most popular sports newspaper, La Gazzetta dello Sport, the day after, there was no mention on the front page. The newspaper's main rugby journalist, Andrea Buongiovanni, explained the reasons behind this. "It's a question of tradition, and in my opinion, considering the small following rugby has in Italy, we give the Rugby World Cup ample coverage." It will take more than a win in their next game with Uruguay to push the Rugby World Cup onto the front pages.

Persons: it's, Andrea Cimbrico, Andrea Buongiovanni, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: national rugby team, Six Nations, Nations, Communications, Media Relations, Italian Rugby Federation, Reuters, Rugby World, Namibia, Gazzetta dello Sport, Rugby, Corriere dello Sport, team's, North, Gazzetta dello, Blacks, Thomson Locations: France, Italy, North Macedonia, Namibia, Uruguay, New Zealand

☆ England's Curry banned for Japan, Chile games
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A statement from World Rugby said: "The player accepted that foul play occurred and that the offence warranted a red card. England are already without captain Owen Farrell and number eight Billy Vunipola for the Japan game as they serve out the final game of their suspensions. Curry's was their fourth red in six matches, though Freddie Steward's against Ireland in the Six Nations was rescinded. Earlier on Tuesday England assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth said the red card was the result of a "fast-moving game." “You will appreciate that I can’t talk around this instance or any other that may affect pre-hearing,” he said.

Persons: Tom Curry, Mathieu Raynal, Peter Cziborra, Curry, Argentina fullback Juan Cruz Mallia, Owen Farrell, Billy Vunipola, Curry's, Freddie Steward's, Farrell, Vunipola, Richard Wigglesworth, ”, Mitch Phillips, Ken Ferris, Toby Davis Organizations: Rugby Union, Rugby, England, Rights, Japan, Argentina, Saturday, Argentina fullback, Independent, World Rugby, Ireland, Nations, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Orange, Marseille, France, Rights MARSEILLE, England, Chile, Paris, Samoa, Japan

☆ World Cup off to a flier after memorable weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

MARSEILLE, France, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Rugby World Cup organisers hoped for a blockbuster opening weekend and they certainly got one, starting with host France's uplifting Friday night win and ending with a huge "what if?" moment in Sunday's classic Wales v Fiji encounter. "As the first weekend of the tournament comes to a close, the France 2023 Organising Committee would like to thank the French and international fans present across the country who kicked off the 10th Rugby World Cup," the hosts said in a statement on Monday. George Ford stunned the Pumas with three drop goals as he kicked all the points in a dominant 27-10 victory. The highlight of another packed weekend programme looks to be Australia v Fiji in St Etienne.

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