New Zealand

Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament

England prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament.   Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...

Peni Ravai re-signs with Reds; Massimo De Lutiis returns to Queensland

Fijian Test prop Peni Ravai has re-signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024 after impressing in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season.  The 33-year-old was yesterday named in Fiji’s squad...

Springboks name 33-player squad for the RWC

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...

Japan slip in Rugby World Cup pool rivals latest ranking

Japan dropped to 14th in World Rugby's latest men's rankings dated Monday, falling behind 2023 World Cup Pool D rivals Samoa who took the Brave Blossoms' previous position of 12th. Japan have endured...

Argentina name 33-man squad for RWC

Julián Montoya was named as Argentina captain in the teams final Squad Announcement ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  Los Pumas today released their final 33-man squad for the upcoming tournament...

Updated Men's World Rankings

Japan are at their lowest position in almost eight years after their loss this weekend. Saturday’s 35-12 defeat to Fiji in Tokyo will see them fall two places to 14th, a position they...

All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...

Boks on track for RWC with morale-boosting win in Buenos Aires

The Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Australia

Major World Ranking Movements On The Cards

For several teams, the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins for real this weekend as they take to the pitch for the first of their warm-up fixtures. Scotland and Italy were the first European teams...