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History made as Wales name World Cup squad without a single Jones

The retirement of Alun Wyn Jones, and the non-selection of Wyn Jones has proved costly for the surnameA Costelow, three Williamses and a couple of Thomases, but there are no players named Jones in the Wales World Cup squad. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)The Wales squad has featured a player with the surname Jones at every men’s Rugby World Cup since 1987 – …Continue reading »

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Jaco Peyper will referee World Cup opener

The south African has the honour for the second timeSouth African referee Jaco Peyper (Getty Images)It’s a huge honour to be asked to referee the Rugby World Cup curtain-raiser – and for the second time …Continue reading »

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Rugby World Cup preview edition released

Ahead of the 2023 tournament in France, the Rugby World preview edition is on shelves now!This month's bumper Rugby World Cup offering (Rugby World/Future)It’s finally here. Well, almost. The Rugby World Cup 2023 is just about upon us and our Rugby World Cup …Continue reading »

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