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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Rugby World Cup is a recipe for disaster unless England’s toothless attack finds bite

Steve Borthwick yet to convince ahead of must-win Fiji warm-up

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023

Wallabies class of 2003 know best how Eddie Jones can make a team sing

Australia faces different challenges at this year’s Rugby World Cup but with the same coach who will use their underdog status as fuel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023

England suffer double Rugby World Cup injury blow with Anthony Watson ruled out

Beleaguered England’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been dealt yet another blow with key winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023

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Tom Stewart handed full Ireland debut at hooker for final warm-up against Samoa

The 22-year-old won his first Test cap as a replacement against Italy earlier this month.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes

Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023

Schoolboy goalkicker Corey Domachowski ready for World Cup debut at prop

The Cardiff forward made his Wales breakthrough in time to earn selection in Warren Gatland’s squad for France.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

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Steve Borthwick’s unconvincing England a result of RFU’s botched plan

Head coach’s succession to Eddie Jones now looks like a hospital pass from the sport’s governing body as the World Cup looms

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

‘He lost a bet’: breezy All Blacks joke about former coach helping Australia

A relaxed Ian Foster adopted the perfect tone when discussing Steve Hansen before New Zealand’s final World Cup warm-up

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Gregor Townsend: It is time for Scotland to raise their game ahead of World Cup

The Scots face Georgia in their final warm-up match.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

The key questions as England prepare for their World Cup campaign

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Owen Farrell banned from England’s first two Rugby World Cup matches

Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup matches against Argentina and Japan after the decision to rescind his red card was overturned

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

England vs Fiji: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England face Fiji at Twickenham in their final World Cup warm-up match.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

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Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

Owen Farrell to miss start of Rugby World Cup after 10-hour appeal reinstates red card

England captain banned for opening two games after World Rugby appeal

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Louis Rees-Zammit fit and raring to go with Wales

The prolific try-scorer has earned his chance on rugby union’s biggest stage.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Rees-Zammit warns World Cup rivals to ‘watch out’ for Wales’ attacking pace

Louis Rees-Zammit has claimed he is even quicker than he was last season and has told the rest of the rugby world to “watch out” for Wales’s backline

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Former Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos retires from rugby

He has since taken up a job in the financial sector, but is staying involved in rugby as an assistant coach with capital club Boroughmuir.

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The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

The 24-year-old limped off during Saturday’s 29-10 victory over England.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup

The 28-year-old South-Africa-born wing has seen his career take off emphatically in recent years.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup?

So far, Canada, England, France, and New Zealand have qualified for the next Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Bunker review system approved for World Cup despite Farrell controversy

World Rugby have confirmed use of the system for tournament while the England captain faces a second hearing after his red card against Wales

France 24 · Aug 21, 2023

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

Former England winger Matt Banahan joins Scotland Women backroom staff

Now 36, Banahan played the majority of his club rugby with Bath, and won 16 caps between 2009 and 2011.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

Wales will kick off their World Cup campaign against Fiji in Bordeaux

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