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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.

Rassie Erasmus

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.

Scott Barrett

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.

Deon Fourie

Rugby World Cup quotes of the day

The best teams in world rugby have descended upon France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and players are enjoying their time.

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'Their World Cup to lose' – France hailed after impressive opening win

France laid down a serious World Cup marker with their big win over the All Blacks on Friday, with many now predicting they will be very tough to stop on home soil.

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Relieved France coach Fabien Galthie happy to pass tough first World Cup test

Despite their big win over New Zealand in Friday's World Cup opener in Paris, France coach Fabien Galthie was more relieved than anything else to get their campaign off on a winning note.

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