The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

NZ Labour likens Luxon to Eddie Jones in fiscal fight

New Zealand's Opposition National party has released its alternative budget, promising more disciplined spending to pay for income tax cuts.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Tom Hooper will use Wallabies' pain as fuel for future

Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies' record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Jamie Joseph relishing Japan’s all-or-nothing ‘grand final’ against Argentina

The result meant England will top Pool D – the winner between Japan and Argentina next week will join them in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Japan see off doughty Samoans at rugby World Cup

Japan edged past Samoa on Thursday night to remain in the hunt for a place in the quarter-finals at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2023

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt 'excited' for Connacht clash despite missing players

He is looking forward to the fixture.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Ben Lam red card: Why was Samoa star sent off against Japan at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Mike Tindall addresses incorrect assumptions about marrying a royal: ‘You need a job’

‘Everyone thinks that just by marrying Zara that means it’s all fine and dandy,’ Tindall said

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Judgment day for All Blacks against Italy side fuelled by added incentives

New Zealand face a must-win encounter with an improving Azzurri team coached by former All Black Kieran Crowley

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Japan 28-22 Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Japan held off a late charge from 14-man Samoa to keep their quarter-final hopes alive and eliminate their opponents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023