2023 RUGBY WORLD CUP

Boks enjoying Corsica vibes as final World Cup preparations begin

Springbok duo Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok said the players are excited to get their Rugby World Cup campaign into higher gear after arriving on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.

29 Aug 2023

Scott Barrett cleared for World Cup opener after sending-off against Boks

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett will be free to face France in the Rugby World Cup opener at the Stade de France on September 8.

29 Aug 2023

England's World Cup build-up in tatters as Fiji record famous win at Twickenham

England's dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham.

26 Aug 2023

SA referee Jaco Peyper gets Rugby World Cup opening match

South African referee Jaco Peyper will officiate the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.

23 Aug 2023

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England's Owen Farrell to miss two games at World Cup after copping four-match ban

Owen Farrell will miss the first two games at the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales.

22 Aug 2023

World Rugby appeals decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card

Owen Farrell is back in hot water after World Rugby announced it is appealing the decision to overturn the red card he received against Wales on Saturday.

17 Aug 2023