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Wallabies great Hooper uncertain about future, floats retirement

Sydney (AFP) - Wallabies great Michael Hooper said Thursday he had no idea what the future holds after this year's Rugby World Cup, with hanging up his boots an option.

AFP

Japan wants to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country's rugby union chief said, potentially bringing it back to Asia for a second time.

AFP

How close to equality will FIFA World Cup get?

With just over 100 days to the FIFA Women’s World Cup – the largest sports event to ever be played in NZ - Kiwi Sarai Bareman talks about increased equality and prizemoney, getting more Pasifika and Māori playing football, and what rubs off from the Rugby World Cup.

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Top 14 to take eight-week Rugby World Cup break

Paris (AFP) - The French Top 14 season will be on hold for eight weeks during this year's Rugby World Cup held in the country, league organisers announced on Monday.

AFP

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i code-hopping furore the latest in line of high-profile defections between league and union

Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale.

ABC News

All Blacks' Sevu Reece to miss Rugby World Cup

An anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in Super Rugby means New Zealand winger Sevu Reece will miss this year's Rugby World Cup in France.

AAP

When and where is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

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Stuart Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup 2023

The Scotland centurion will retire from professional play later this year.

The National (Scotland)

Springbok Thomas du Toit to join Bath after World Cup

London (AFP) - South Africa tight-head prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after this year's Rugby World Cup, the English club announced on Wednesday.

AFP

Scott Robertson to succeed Ian Foster as All Blacks coach after Rugby World Cup

The Crusaders coach has signed a four-year contract to take the reins from Foster after the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Hansen says favourites Ireland must avoid being World Cup 'chokers'

Wellington (AFP) - Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Ireland they must cope with the pressure of being favourites at the Rugby World Cup to avoid being "chokers" when the tournament kicks off this September.

AFP

France's Dumortier 'keeping feet on ground' ahead of World Cup

Paris (AFP) - France winger Ethan Dumortier says he hopes to remain humble despite becoming a key player for this year's Rugby World Cup hosts during the Six Nations.

AFP

Grand Slam-winning Sexton dreams of ultimate high of World Cup glory

Dublin (AFP) - Johnny Sexton might have captained Ireland to the Six Nations Grand Slam in his hometown of Dublin on Saturday and become the tournament's record points scorer, but there remains unfinished business at this year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Galthie's France 'the team to beat' at Rugby World Cup

Paris (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie said Saturday his side will be "the team to beat" at this year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

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Wales' Gatland 'miles away' from World Cup squad selection

Paris (AFP) - Wales head coach Warren Gatland said Saturday he is "miles away" from knowing which players will make his squad for this year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Ollivon's France on the 'right track' for home World Cup

Paris (AFP) - France flanker Charles Ollivon said on Saturday they are "on the right track" before this year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Owens backs Wales to 'raise eyebrows' at World Cup

Paris (AFP) - Wales captain Ken Owens said on Saturday his side will "raise some eyebrows" at this year's Rugby World Cup despite finishing fifth in the Six Nations.

Evening Standard

Agustin Creevy interview: Argentina and London Irish star targets Lionel Messi meet in bad omen for England

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Wales Online

Rugby World Cup 'a laughing stock' as three of world's best five teams can't even get past quarter-finals

A lot has changed since the draw was made back in December 2020 and it all looks very lopsided right now

Wales Online

Warren Gatland's Six Nations discoveries and the Wales team he'd pick if World Cup quarter-final was tomorrow

With the Rugby World Cup just six months away, Gatland will already be pondering what improvements need to be made to ensure Wales are competitive in France

Daily Mirror

Sir Clive Woodward details plan to fix "ugly England" after Six Nations humiliation

Former England head coach and 2003 Rugby World Cup-winner Sir Clive Woodward has laid out plans to put his old side back on track following their record loss to France

The Independent UK

Dropping Owen Farrell for Marcus Smith is a ‘great call’, says ex-England coach Clive Woodward

Farrell’s lack of form this spring is a concern for coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the Rugby World Cup later this year

AAP

Hardwick happy to be part of Namibia rugby plans

With his Wallabies career thwarted by injury and then coach Dave Rennie, Rebels flanker Richard Hardwick is now set to play with Namibia at the Rugby World Cup.

Newsroom.co.nz

Female players double after Black Ferns victory

A new surge of Kiwi women and girls have signed up to play rugby this winter in the wake of New Zealand's World Cup triumph. And a Black Ferns legend and former Governor-General will work to ensure they stay playing. Suzanne McFadden reports.

AFP

Wallabies assistant coach McKellar quits months before World Cup

Sydney (AFP) - Wallabies forwards coach Dan McKellar quit Wednesday just months before the Rugby World Cup and will reportedly take the top job at English Premiership side Leicester.

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