Gregor Townsend keen to inspire nation as Scotland ride wave of sporting success The Scots harbour genuine ambitions of going deep into the Rugby World Cup after rising to fifth in the rankings. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: The best bars and pubs to watch the final England are third, but tonight sees New Zealand attempt to wrestle the trophy from South Africa — here’s where to follow along in London Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Ireland vs Romania: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Ireland are handed a favourable start to their Rugby World Cup campaign against minnows Romania this evening. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
England can’t sack Steve Borthwick after World Cup ‘hand grenade’, says Mike Tindall The RFU must give head coach time after the situation he inherited even if France campaign is an abject failure, argues 2003 winner Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Cipriani lifts lid on English rugby’s great flaw: a mistrust of mavericks Fly-half reveals much in his new book, not least the preference for pragmatists over visionaries that still holds England back The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Ex-rugby players to scale Mont Blanc in aid of mental health support in sport The three former Exeter Chiefs will be scaling the mountain in the Alps to raise money for LooseHeadz, rugby’s leading mental health charity. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
How Scotland can overcome cruel luck to thrive at Rugby World Cup A tough draw leaves arguably the best-ever Scottish side facing a second successive World Cup exit at the pool stage The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad The 22-year-old is the least experienced international in Andy Farrell’s squad. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’ South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
William and Kate to travel to France for men’s Rugby World Cup The prince and princess will watch England and Wales compete – the same weekend as the start of Harry’s Invictus Games in Germany. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
World Rugby defends sport’s drug-test programmes amid World Cup concern Positive tests from Rhys Webb and Elton Jantjies have raised fears doping is becoming more common but World Rugby’s chief executive rejected the idea The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
‘There’s definitely hope’: Wallabies seek to rediscover winning habit at Rugby World Cup With a blend of youth and experience, Australia hope to reestablish the team’s identity on a smash-and-grab mission in France The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023
Rugby World Cup referees get access to police escorts in bid to protect against abuse World Rugby want top-level protection for their match officials due to online abuse and threats Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
‘Gutted’ Owen Farrell admits to red-card ‘mistake’ ahead of missing Rugby World Cup openers Owen Farrell has shouldered the blame for missing the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign through suspension. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 England vs Argentina: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina this evening.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Owen Farrell says high tackle that led to World Cup suspension ‘a mistake’ Farrell initially had his red card downgraded to a yellow, only for World Rugby to appeal against the decision, which was upheld.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup teams gather across France ahead of tournament's start this week The team's participating in the Rugby World Cup have arrived in villages, towns and cities across France and are finalizing their preparations for the tournament
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 France vs New Zealand: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today France and New Zealand clash tonight as the 2023 Rugby World Cup begins with a blockbuster showdown in Paris.
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Trust the watchword as England gear up for Argentina opener Steve Borthwick’s side must learn to play without fear after a wretched build-up to the tournament in France
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup England captain Owen Farrell will miss his country’s opening games of the tournament due to a ban.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 France's World Cup preparations disturbed by calls to drop Chalureau in racism controversy France's preparations for the Rugby World Cup have been disrupted by calls to remove one of its players because of a historic racism charge
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates ahead of tournament in France The tournament in France begins on Friday when Les Bleus tackle the All Blacks
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule, fixtures, match dates and kick-off times Every game of the Rugby World Cup as hosts France kick-off the tournament against favourites New Zealand in Paris
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 What is the TMO Bunker and how will the foul play process work during the Six Nations? The inclusion of the foul play review process follows successful trials throughout 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup stadiums: Which cities in France are hosting matches? Your guide to all of the venues at the 2023 Rugby World Cup