English rugby in more strife as Championship winners cease trading Last year’s second tier champions Jersey Reds look set to become the fourth club to fold in 12 months The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Is Japan vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D clash The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Wallabies' great Moore demands answers from Eddie Jones Former Test skipper Stephen Moore says, as a player, he would find it difficult to play for Eddie Jones if the Wallabies coach was looking to switch to Japan. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Grand Slammers review – can prisoners help turn things round for dejected England rugby legends? ITV’s new series is supposedly an inspirational sports show about prison inmates being trained by England’s 2003 champions. But it can’t keep its focus off the celebs The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
Unsung hero Gavin Vaughan on tireless Scotland rugby recruitment efforts Gavin Vaughan – one of the unsung heroes of Scotland’s back-room team – has defended the strategy of recruiting players from across the globe… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023
Uruguay recover to beat indisciplined Namibia at rugby World Cup Uruguay overturned an eight-point half-time deficit on Wednesday night to inflict yet another defeat on Namibia at a rugby union World Cup. Radio France Internationale · Sep 27, 2023
Uruguay victorious but Namibia punished in fractious Rugby World Cup clash Uruguay claimed their first victory in the Rugby World Cup against Namibia The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Wallabies out to salvage pride against Portugal The Wallabies, determined to make amends for their humbling by Wales, will hunt maximum points even if their World Cup hopes are gone when they face Portugal. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Sean Everitt appoints Ben Vellacott as Edinburgh co-captain for upcoming season EDINBURGH senior coach Sean Everitt has appointed scrum-half Ben Vellacott as one of his co-captains for the coming season, but is delaying a… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023
South Africa vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today South Africa are tasked with ending their Rugby World Cup pool campaign in fine style when they face Tonga later today. Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training on Thursday. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Sam Whitelock set to break All Blacks cap record in World Cup clash with Italy The veteran lock is set to surpass Richie McCaw as New Zealand’s most capped player The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Australia vs Portugal: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Australia are almost certainly heading for their final game of this Rugby World Cup campaign, meeting Portugal in Saint-Etienne on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
Scotland vs Romania: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Scotland need a bonus point Rugby World Cup victory tonight against Romania to keep their progression hopes alive. Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Attack coach Alex King says Wales ‘worked so hard’ to reach World Cup last eight Wales have reached four successive World Cup quarter-finals.
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Jonny May hails England’s ‘frightening’ Marcus Smith in full-back role Gloucester wing May once held the crown as Red Rose’s quickest player - but Henry Arundell and Smith have since emerged
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend Townsend was the Glasgow head coach when Cummings broke through and made his debut at club level.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win Ireland’s World Cup destiny will be decided in the French capital.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 27, 2023 Namibia boss Coetzee hails his warriors before Uruguay clash at World Cup Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee paid tribute to the mentality and fighting spirit of his bruised and try-battered squad ahead of their final game on Wednesday night at the rugby union World Cup against Uruguay.
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Jones says Wallabies skipper Skelton's best to come While injured Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says he might be too old for the 2027 World Cup, coach Eddie Jones tells AAP his best rugby is ahead of him.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 Jonny May insists ‘X-factor’ Henry Arundell must show patience and adaptability Arundell amassed five tries in Saturday’s 71-0 demolition of Chile to equal the record for the number scored in a single match by an Englishman.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023 Johnny Matthews details whirlwind Scotland Rugby World Cup call-up Johnny Matthews was walking dogs in Elie, the picturesque seaside town in the East Neuk of Fife, with his wife, Mel, and some close friends, when…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023 Carolan confident Warriors will give a good account of themselves against Zebre He is looking forward to the fixture.
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Battered Wallabies sink to new low in world rankings The two-time world champion Wallabies have slumped to their worst-ever ranking, falling to 10, following their record World Cup loss to Wales in Lyon.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023 Namibia’s Johan Deysel hit with five-match ban for tackle on Antoine Dupont Namibia captain Johan Deysel has been given an effective five match suspension for his dangerous tackle on Antoine Dupont