Activists from the Extinction Rebellion group have spread oil across the entrance of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) to protest against the sponsorship of the 2023 Rugby World Cup by petroleum company TotalEnergies.

The world number one ranked side in the world Ireland reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, and secured top spot in Pool B, after beating Scotland 36-14 in Paris.

Wales and Scotland both ran out big winners as the third week of matches concluded at the Rugby World Cup in France.

World number one side Ireland overpowered holders South Africa to win one of the most eagerly-anticipated matches of the pool phase of Rugby World Cup 2023.

A red card for Ethan de Groot did little to help Namibia as they shipped 11 tries to New Zealand in a 71-3 loss at the Rugby World Cup.

French President Emmanuel Macron received widespread booing at the Stade de France as he addressed the crowd during the Opening Ceremony of the Rugby World Cup 2023.

As the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off and the anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games builds, Paris reaffirms its status as a global sport city and a leader in event hosting.

City officials in Seine-Saint-Denis have announced they are intensifying efforts to counter prostitution in the territory, especially among minors, in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and this year’s Rugby World Cup.

With the Rugby World Cup 2023 set to take place in Paris later this year, an event village dedicated to rugby is due to open on the Place de la Concorde.