Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’ RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Bill Sweeney vows ‘spectacular’ future for English rugby despite direct challenge to RFU leadership Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
George Turner almost became a fourth victim of the curse of the Scotland hookers First Ewan Ashman missed the opening weekend defeat to South Africa in Marseilles because of a concussion suffered in training earlier that week. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa. France 24 · Oct 4, 2023
Ireland vs Scotland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds Ireland and Scotland collide at the Rugby World Cup in a key Pool B showdown in Paris this weekend. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
England vs Samoa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today England play Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup Pool D match in Lille today. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Fiji star Josua Tuisova misses son’s funeral to stay at Rugby World Cup Josua Tuisova’s seven-year-old son passed away after a long illness and the Fiji player will miss the funeral after deciding to stay at the World Cup in France The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
New Zealand boss Foster warns of Uruguay danger in final pool clash at World Cup New Zealand head coach Ian Foster warned his players to be on their guard as he laid bare the challenge of Uruguay ahead of their final game of the group stages at the 2023 rugby union World Cup. Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2023
Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game Sinckler is poised to start England’s final World Cup group match where he could face fellow Bristol forwards Steven Luatua and Chris Vui. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Fiji star Josua Tuisova misses son’s funeral to remain at Rugby World Cup Josua Tuisova has missed the funeral of his seven-year-old son to stay at the Rugby World Cup with Fiji. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
Martin Bayfield recalls ‘rugby’s most violent match’ in iconic England win over France The former Lions rugby player remembered the 5 Nations match in 1992 during an interview at the Henley Literary Festival The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023 Say your prayers - Scotland need a miracle vs Ireland Scotland go there on a wing and a prayer, thanks to the idiotic people at World Rugby who drew up the seedings based on the world rankings in…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 Scottish under-18 achieves unprecedented rugby ‘own goal’ Teenager’s attempt to deflect conversion instead diverted ball over own side’s posts, denying his team victory
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023 France vs Italy: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today France tonight face Italy at the Rugby World Cup in their final Pool A fixture.
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023 Danny Care hopes hybrid contracts can improve English rugby Two-tier set-up would see the RFU funding a section of salaries for up to 20 players, giving England’s coaches more control
The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023 Young Scots rugby fan lives the dream as he leads side out against Romania A YOUNG rugby fan from Fife has lived his dream after playing an important role during the Rugby World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 Fiji centre Josua Tuisova plays on at Rugby World Cup after son’s death Josua Tuisova has missed the funeral of his seven-year-old son to help Fiji secure qualification for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 Five big takeaways from the first half of the 2023 Rugby World Cup From the right way to play to how to continue the minnows’ progress, there have been many talking points in France so far
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Fiji star Josua Tuisova told of son’s death hours before Rugby World Cup game Josua Tuisova’s seven-year-old son passed away after a long illness and the Fiji player will miss the funeral after deciding to stay at the World Cup in France
AAP · Oct 3, 2023 Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.
AAP · Oct 3, 2023 Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire Rugby fans are set to be starved of a mouth-watering clash between the Wallabies and arch-rivals England, who sacked Australia's coach Eddie Jones last year.
AAP · Oct 2, 2023 Wallabies left in shade having missed chance to shine After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.