The Latest Breaking News from Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell signs contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025

Irish chiefs have moved to tie down Farrell beyond the 2023 World Cup

Irish Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

Andy Farrell shuts down England speculation with Ireland contract extension

The former dual-code international’s stock has shot up after the summer’s historic Test series win in New Zealand

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Australia coach launches Eddie Jones charm offensive amid speculation over England future

Eddie Jones was fired as Australia head coach in 2005, but former colleague Scott Wisemantel has backed his former boss for a return to the Wallabies set-up ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

How Rugby World Cup 2023 is now expected to finish as two of world's top four literally can't make semi-finals

Ireland may have just beaten New Zealand, but they are far from favourites for the tournament which will see some major teams knocked out in the quarter-finals

Wales Online · Jul 19, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin 'in heaven' after sampling green tea on Japan trip

Mr Martin also played up to sporting fans in the room when he mentioned Japan pulling off one of the shocks of Rugby World Cup history against Ireland in 2019

Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Finding Percy Montgomery, Welsh rugby's overseas superstar hit by tragedy and trauma in recent years

Percy Montgomery was a bona fide rugby superstar when he came to Wales in 2003. We tracked him down in Cape Town to hear his story

Wales Online · Jul 15, 2022

Wales boss signs new three-year contract and 17 more players turn pro for World Cup in major WRU announcement

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced a number of off-field appointments and extra player contracts as preparations ramp up for the Rugby World Cup

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022

Women's national rugby team set for major funding boost ahead of World Cup

THE women’s Scottish national rugby team are set for a £360,000 funding boost to help them prepare for the Rugby World Cup this autumn.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022

Scotland Women allocated extra Government funds to help prepare for Rugby World Cup

THE Scottish Government has announced it is allocating £144,352 to help Scotland Women prepare for the Rugby World Cup later this year and to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022

Wales' murky past dragged up in major Rugby World Cup row as decision due today

It's decision day in the rugby case that has placed a cloud over the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Wales Online · Jun 23, 2022