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South Africa 18, Scotland 3: Gregor Townsend's men left with it all to do after coming up short against world champions in controversial opener

South Africa star Jesse Kriel escaped punishment for a high tackle on Scotland's Jack Dempsey, a day after a similar tackle from Tom Curry was met with a red card

South Africa got the better of Scotland in their opening Rugby World Cup pool game, but one aspect of the Springboks' tactics has sparked division among watching fans

Scotland's Rugby World Cup clash with South Africa brought controversy in the first half, with a number of fans picking up on an incident involving Springboks player Jesse Kriel

Steve Borthwick's England side face difficult first match against Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille following poor run of form in the Six Nations and during warm-up matches

ENGLAND 27-10 ARGENTINA: George Ford kicks all the points for Steve Borthwick's side, who dominate the Pumas to open their tournament with a win, despite losing Tom Curry early on

Tom Curry was criticised after being handed a red card following an incident less than three minutes into England's opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina

Some fans were forced to queue for over an hour to get into the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening to watch England's Rugby World Cup Clash against Argentina

"If you don’t try you never know and that’s what has been disappointing about England under Borthwick. They have become so one-dimensional they’re in danger of going to a World Cup and not firing a shot"

Maro Itoje and pals launch their Rugby World Cup bid tonight at Stade Velodrome in France’s second city. They do so wishing the nation would rejoin them on their journey

Ian Foster will lead the All Blacks into the World Cup but already knows his time is up after the New Zealand coach failed to reapply for his job with Scott Robertson announced as his replacement

The men's Rugby World Cup in France started on Friday night - with Steve Borthwick's England looking to win the prestigious competition for the first time in two decades

Kyle Sinckler has marked himself out as a key member of the England set-up but when he first took on rugby as a kid he turned up to training in a full Manchester United kit

France 27-13 New Zealand: Hosts hand All Blacks first ever World Cup pool defeat and deliver a statement of intent

The Stade de France in Paris will open and close the Rugby World Cup whilst a host of new stadiums will be utilised across the country as New Zealand, Australia and co head to France

Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will have to wait until next week to watch the soaps after the two shows have been taken off air on ITV due to Rugby World Cup 2023 coverage

Fans can show their support for England with a range that includes jerseys, training wear and rugby balls

“Every now and then a player comes along and elevates an entire sport through their genius. Rugby now has that player in Dupont and I see him taking them all the way" - World Cup winner Paul Grayson

Mike Tindall dealt with his disappointment of being dropped for England's World Cup semi-final in 2003 by heading to a bar in Sydney, which is where he would meet wife Zara Phillips

Henry Slade has been a regular for England across a number of years but his omission from the Rugby World Cup squad was one of the big shocks sprung by Steve Borthwick

Joe Marchant is part of England's Rugby World Cup squad for the tournament across the channel and will be cheered on by girlfriend Hollie, daughter of Premier League legend Alan Shearer

Head coach defends his team ahead of crunch opener with Argentina as captain Courtney Lawes warns England are "going out all guns blazing to give it everything we've got"

Steve Borthwick able to pick injury-hit Sale Sharks star for first time since taking charge as England open up against Argentina in Marseille

England get their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign under way on Saturday with a clash against Argentina at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille with Steve Borthwick's starting XV now confirmed

George Ford is among those looking to replace the suspended Owen Farrell at fly-half for England's World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday with Marcus Smith training in a new role