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Rugby World Cup: France crush Namibia in Marseille

France demolished Namibia 96-0, with Damian Penaud plundering a hat-trick of tries as the World Cup hosts set a new record score.

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Fabien Galthie on Uruguay win: 'The players might be frustrated but I'm happy'

France head coach Fabien Galthie said he is happy with the result after his side had to dig deep to clinch a 27-12 victory over Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup clash in Lille on Thursday.

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Uruguay capture the hearts of fans in gutsy defeat to France

Uruguay's performance against France in their Pool A Rugby World Cup 2023 clash captured the attention of observers who praised the South Americans.

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France triumph over Uruguay, maintain perfect Rugby World Cup start

France eventually saw off a brave Uruguay to continue their perfect start to the World Cup after grinding out a 27-12 win at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

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Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus heading to Ireland after World Cup

Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.

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Scott Barrett backing determined All Blacks to turn RWC campaign around

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said the nature of their consecutive losses to South Africa and France differed, but a lack of determination was not an issue in either game.