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Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Samoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...

Rugby World Cup Officials Confirmed

With just under a month to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks-off in France, SANZAAR has confirmed the tournament officials from its Member Unions who have been selected to officiate at the tournament.   This...

Match schedule confirmed for WXV 2023

World Rugby has today unveiled the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby.   The...

Whitelock on the cusp of history in France

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock deserves to be the first three-time Rugby World Cup winner should New Zealand go all the way in France to claim their fourth world title.   In The Rugby Paper, British...

Gregor Townsend adamant Scotland are a match for anyone

Gregor Townsend is adamant Scotland are equipped to go toe-to-toe with any side they encounter at the upcoming World Cup after giving formidable France another fright on Saturday.   The Scots lost...

Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat

Warren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham.   The hosts had been reduced...

Shocks, tries and world record highs! | 40-31 Best Rugby World Cup Moments

Dive in to more epic moments as we continue or countdown of the best Rugby World Cup, ahead of RWC 2023 kicking off in France next month!  

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: France v Scotland

Scotland narrowly lose to France

France hosted Scotland in the reverse fixture of the Summer Nations series and what a action-packed thriller it was at the Stade de France. Scotland were the first to register points on the board with...

England fought tooth and nail to beat Wales narrowly 19-17 in a World Cup warm up

England fought tooth and nail to beat Wales narrowly in a World Cup warm up full of incident, injury and yellow cards and notably, a red card for captain Owen Farrell that could see him face...