The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Fit, healthy and firing – Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton’s Ireland comeback

Sexton touched down twice and kicked seven conversions in the 82-8 win over Romania.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Ireland open rugby World Cup account with record tournament victory

Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the composure and togetherness of his players after the world's top ranked team launched its bid for a first World cup crown with an 82-8 annihilation of Romania on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2023

George North still loving ‘wicked’ World Cup life on eve of fourth tournament

The centre made his World Cup debut 12 years ago in New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania

Andy Farrell’s side hit back emphatically after a shaky start.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Australia 35-15 Georgia: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Ben Donaldson scored 25 points to get Australia up and running with a hard-fought bonus-point victory in Paris

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023

2023 FIBA World Cup: Latvia finishes in 5th place with 98-63 win over Lithuania

Davis Bertans and Latvia concluded their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign No. 5 in the final standings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2023

Australia v Georgia LIVE: Result and reaction from Rugby World Cup as Wallabies impress

Eddie Jones leads a Wallabies side desperately searching for form against Georgia in Paris

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Italy 52-8 Namibia: Ange Capuozzo stars in bonus-point win to open Rugby World Cup campaign

Ange Capuozzo marked his maiden Rugby World Cup appearance with a fine solo try in Italy's 52-8 victory over Namibia in Pool A.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023

Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record

The pair have developed into two of the most dangerous wings in world rugby and are aiming to showcase their finishing ability on the biggest stage.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death

Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023