Scotland bench for Ireland World Cup clash showcases mindset Needing to win by eight points, the conclusion has clearly been reached that grinding their way to glory is not tenable. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023
Warren Gatland highlights hard work as Wales aim to continue progress A point is required from the final Pool C game against Georgia on Saturday for Gatland’s team to top their group. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened Leicester Fainga’anuku scored a hat-trick as New Zealand overcame a slow start, running in 11 tries to book their quarter-final place The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
England injury blow as Jack Willis to miss rest of World Cup England’s back-row forward Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a neck injury The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
‘We’re not going to die wondering’: Scotland set for Ireland showdown Gregor Townsend’s side must overcome the world’s No 1 side by a margin to secure progress to the World Cup quarter-finals The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game Townsend has faith in his team ahead of Saturday’s clash in Paris. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match Peter O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps on Saturday. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
England suffer Rugby World Cup injury blow Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a neck injury against Chile The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw’s World Cup in the balance due to hamstring injury The 30-year-old Leinster centre sustained the problem in training this week. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Kate Middleton dubbed wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ after scoring conversion in front of World Cup winners The Princess of Wales was celebrating diversity in Rugby League during a visit to Hull. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Second-row shake-up and Peter O’Mahony milestone for Ireland ahead of key Scotland clash Iain Henderson makes his first start of the Rugby World Cup as O’Mahony will win his 100th Test cap The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023
Wales World Cup experience surpassing expectations for Nick Tompkins The Saracens centre has made his mark alongside midfield partner George North. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023 Bill Sweeney’s ‘spectacular’ future of rugby claims hit wrong note for a sport in disarray Supporters of the four professional clubs that no longer exist will be forgiven for choking on Bill Sweeney's claims that English rugby is "on the cusp of something quite spectacular".
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Incoming coach Scott Robertson banned from attending New Zealand World Cup games, says ex-All Black Justin Marshall claims the former Crusaders coach has not been allowed to attend All Blacks games in France
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 New Zealand vs Uruguay referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes? The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Is New Zealand vs Uruguay on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A fixture
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will show Ireland ‘mentality’ The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 English rugby ‘on the cusp of something spectacular’ despite year of turmoil, claims RFU CEO Bill Sweeney Under-fire Bill Sweeney suggested that brighter times are ahead for the sport despite a year that has seen the demise of four professional clubs and an under-performing men’s national team
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term contract with the Gallagher Premiership champions.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’ RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023 Bill Sweeney vows ‘spectacular’ future for English rugby despite direct challenge to RFU leadership Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023 Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham