The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Red Roses bully Wallaroos in WXV 1 opener

England have run in six tries in a 42-7 WXV 1 win in Wellington over Australia, extending their winning run over the Wallaroos.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

How to beat the All Blacks: Three key areas Argentina must target in World Cup semi-final

Argentina have beaten the All Blacks only twice in their history but have hope ahead of the World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Hatcher takes hat-trick as NSW down SA in one-dayer

NSW fast bowler Liam Hatcher has taken a hat-trick in a 33-run win over South Australia in their 50-over clash in Adelaide.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

This is a special game – Maro Itoje confident England can defeat South Africa

The rivals collide at the Stade de France on Saturday with the Springboks favourites to retain the crown they won against England in Yokohama in 2019.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Jamie Hodgson confident Edinburgh will play 'brilliant' but 'smarter' rugby

Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson is confident that his team will still play “brilliant” rugby this season.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023

RFU concerned by Borthwick’s siege mentality despite England success

Senior figures at the RFU are said to be worried supporters are feeling alienated by Borthwick’s methods despite England reaching the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

England hope Borthwick can emulate his role in Japan’s ‘Brighton Miracle’

The head coach was on the underdogs’ staff when they caused the biggest World Cup shock in beating South Africa in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick talks up winner Freddie Steward ahead of World Cup semi-final

The young star returns to England's starting XV on Saturday after being omitted from the win over Fiji

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South Africa

The Harlequins playmaker started England’s quarter-final at full-back ahead of Freddie Steward

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023