2023 RUGBY WORLD CUP

Wales wary of wounded Wallabies ahead of key RWC pool game

Wales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has told his charges to be wary of Australia ahead of their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C encounter on Sunday.

20 Sep 2023

Thaba ‘Nchu’s first Springbok a reminder of possibilities

He may not have started out as such, but Springbok prop Ox Nché is now something of a ‘North Star' to many from his rural community.

20 Sep 2023

Eben Etzebeth returns as Springboks opt for 7-1 bench split for Ireland clash

Eben Etzebeth returns from injury in one of 13 personnel changes and a positional switch for the Springboks' Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland.

19 Sep 2023

All Blacks lose prop Ethan de Groot for rest of World Cup pool stage after suspension

Ethan de Groot will miss New Zealand's Pool A matches against Italy and Uruguay through suspension following his sending off in Friday's 71-3 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.

18 Sep 2023

Rassie: Handre Pollard not in line to face Ireland - but Eben Etzebeth fit

Flyhalf Handre Pollard will not be involved in South Africa's Rugby World Cup clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday unless the Boks suffer a late injury crisis.

18 Sep 2023

Rugby World Cup: Ireland cruise past Tonga as Johnny Sexton breaks points record

Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time record points scorer by leading his country to a 59-16 bonus-point victory against Tonga in the Rugby World Cup.

16 Sep 2023