RUGBY-WORLD-CUP

Louis Rees-Zammit

Wales edge out Fiji in nerve-shredding World Cup thriller in Bordeaux

Wales held their nerve in a frantic and pulsating Rugby World Cup clash to beat Fiji 32-26 and put themselves on course for the quarter-finals.

Michael Leitch try

World Cup: Japan overcome strong start from Chile before powering to victory

Japan overcame a strong start from Rugby World Cup debutants Chile but eventually powered to a 42-12 victory in their tournament opener in Toulouse on Sunday.

1024x768_bundee-aki-ireland-sep-2023-jpg

Ireland put minnows Romania to the sword with 12-try thumping

Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.

1024x768_ange-capuozzo-italy-feb-2023-jpg

World Cup: Italy put 50 past valiant Namibia side in Toulouse

Italy got their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign off to a flying start as they sealed a 52-8 bonus-point victory over Namibia in Toulouse on Saturday.

jacques-nienaber-pa-jpg-1

Jacques Nienaber doesn't share spying concerns at this year's World Cup

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber shrugged off fears that rugby espionage was at play at the Rugby World Cup after some teams revealed they were worried they were being spied on.

springboks-damian-willemse-jacques-nienaber-nov-2022-jpg

World rankings: Springboks could finish the weekend at No 1

The Springboks could end the weekend as the No. 1-ranked rugby team in the world if they manage to beat Scotland on Sunday.

Editors Pick