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England's World Cup build-up in tatters as Fiji record famous win at Twickenham

England's dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham.

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SA referee Jaco Peyper gets Rugby World Cup opening match

South African referee Jaco Peyper will officiate the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.

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England's Owen Farrell to miss two games at World Cup after copping four-match ban

Owen Farrell will miss the first two games at the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales.

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World Rugby appeals decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card

Owen Farrell is back in hot water after World Rugby announced it is appealing the decision to overturn the red card he received against Wales on Saturday.

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn

World Cup-bound Jean Kleyn was content with never playing for Springboks

If Jean Kleyn is to be believed, then no one was more surprised than the former Irish International’s inclusion in the Springboks’ 33-man World Cup squad.

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Manie Libbok downplays role in Springbok's World Cup campaign

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok may be going to France with the weight of South Africa on his shoulders, but the would-be debutant cannot look past making the 2023 Rugby World Cup selection in the first place.

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