Samoa

Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game

Tom Curry has been pushing himself through the pain barrier in training to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match. Curry has played less than three minutes of...

Independent disciplinary update: Vaea Fifita (Tonga)

Tonga’s Vaea Fifita will appear before an independent Judicial Committee in Paris having received a red card, following a review by the Foul Play Review Official, in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup...

Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan

When Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...

Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Wales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...

Marcus Smith - 'I was running like Forrest Gump'

Comments from England full-back Marcus Smith and head coach Steve Borthwick following their 71-0 win against Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September.   Marcus Smith, full-back On...

Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth

Marcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile.   Smith overcame an edgy opening to help...

Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'

Comments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.     Richard Wigglesworth, attack...

Team Announcement Press Conference: Ireland

Andy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Argentina v Samoa

ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa

Argentina kick-started their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a 19-10 win over Samoa in Pool D at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. Samoa, despite being only one place behind their...