Scotland

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,...

Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau...

Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign

Bundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris.   Ireland's...

"We are not rushing Pollard." - Rassie Erasmus

Returning South African first five-eighths, Handre Pollard has become the centre of attention for the Springboks after they lost to Ireland 8-13 in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris on Sunday.   Pollard...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Scotland v Tonga

SCO 45-17 TGA: Scotland bag bonus-point win in lively encounter

Scotland kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 45-17 bonus point victory over Tonga in a physical Pool B battle at Stade de Nice.Hooker George Turner was driven over by his fellow forwards to give...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga

A fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...

Allan (ITA) - 'My mum is cap No.2 for Italy'

Comments from Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan as he reflects on learning the game from mother, an Italian international, before looking ahead to a defining seven days with Italy playing New Zealand and France.   Tommaso...

Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown

Ireland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup.   Andy Farrell’s men...

Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'

Comments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.   John Fogarty, scrum...