The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Ireland vs New Zealand referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Wales vs Argentina referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Jaco Peyper

Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Andy Farrell pinpoints how Ireland have changed to boost Rugby World Cup hopes

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Eddie Jones expected to quit Australia and ‘return to Japan’ after World Cup

The head coach oversaw the Wallabies’ first-ever World Cup pool stage exit in France

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi emerges as quarter-final doubt after death of father in Cornwall

Sireli Matavesi is the second immediate family member of a Fijian squad member to pass away during the World Cup

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe

Steve Borthwick appears set to axe George Ford and install his captain Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Sam Matavesi expected to play for Fiji against England despite father’s death

Fiji’s hooker Sam Matavesi is still expected to face England despite having dashed back to Cornwall to be with his family following the death of his father

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Diamonds move pay dispute to back of mind, focus on NZ

Pay negotiations have broken down between Super Netball players and Netball Australia, but the Diamonds insist they're focused on playing New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 11, 2023

Jamie George urges England to use their big-game experience against Fiji

Fiji are appearing in the knockout phase for only the third time and their first since 2007.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023