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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends

The 34-year-old’s bid to end his international career on a high was cruelly ended by South Africa.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after World Cup: ‘It’s time’

The forward is England’s fifth most-capped male player of all-time

The Independent UK

England restore faith but World Cup near miss signals the end of an era

England delivered their most committed performance for four years in their semi-final near miss but more flexibility is needed to overcome the best

The Guardian - UK

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Ben Vellacott feels new faces will be crucial for Edinburgh after Dragons victory

Ben Vellacott reckons the new recruits will help Edinburgh move forward after their victory against the Dragons.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow claim biggest ever Leinster win as George Horne enjoys special moment

Glasgow Warriors got their URC season underway with an impressive 43-25 win over Leinster as Geroge Horne caps his 100th appearance in style.

The National (Scotland)

Really good but not perfect – Shaun Wane wants more from England after Tonga win

England claimed a 22-18 win at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

The Independent UK

Tom Johnstone second-half brace helps England edge out Tonga in series opener

England ran out 22-18 winners in St Helens in the first of three matches between the teams.

The Independent UK

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‘We are the bomb squad’: How South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Springboks came from behind to dramatically beat England in Paris and had their uniquely-styled replacements to thank

The Independent UK

Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans

Steve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Why England will come back ‘stronger’ from Rugby World Cup heartache

Another defeat to South Africa, but a different feeling from 2019: Steve Borthwick’s side now have reason for optimism after almost stunning the Springboks in the semi-finals

The Independent UK

South Africa skipper Kolisi hails 'special coach' Nienaber

Only a handful in world rugby can rival Siya Kolisi's stature as a player and his renown: the first Black man to captain the South Africa national rugby union team in its 126-year history and the third after François Pienaar and John Smit to lead the side to the World…

Radio France Internationale

South Africa investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Saturday night’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio

A place in the Rugby World Cup final slipped through England’s grasp

The Independent UK

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of using racial slur

The England flanker Tom Curry alleged to the referee during his side’s defeat by South Africa on Saturday that he was racially abused by Bongi Mbonambi

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick upbeat about England's future after brave South Africa defeat

Borthwick will get complete backing from the RFU for the start of a new World Cup cycle

The Independent UK

England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak

Head coach Steve Borthwick was proud of his players after the narrowest of 16-15 defeats to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

Tenacious, cunning and courageous, but England are just outgrappled

Defeat against South Africa in the World Cup semi-final will hurt more than most as Borthwick’s side fall short of Paris miracle

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The Guardian - UK

Dominant England played the game of their lives. And South Africa still won

Steve Borthwick’s side were superior in the Rugby World Cup semi-final, but that counted for little on a night of twisted logic

Radio France Internationale

South Africa edge past England to set up World Cup final with New Zealand

For the second week running South Africa saw off an opponent at the rugby union World Cup by a solitary point. Last Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the defending champions held off France's late flurry to reach the semi-final. And on Saturday night at the same venue, they…

The Independent UK

Springboks coach explains decision to controversially sub off Manie Libbok

Libbok was replaced at fly half by Handre Pollard after just 30 minutes of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win over England

Evening Standard

Argentina vs England: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England will wrap up their Rugby World Cup campaign tonight with the bronze final against Argentina.

Evening Standard

New Zealand vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup final kick-off time, TV, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

The Webb Ellis Cup will be lifted as the All Blacks and Springboks collide in Paris showpiece

The Guardian - UK

England 15-16 South Africa: Rugby World Cup semi-final player ratings

Handré Pollard is man of the match from the bench while George Martin, a surprise pick, was inspired in defeat

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule: Final and third-place play-off fixtures, dates and kick-off times

Everything you need to know as New Zealand and South Africa face off in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

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