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Georgia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

Everything you need to know about Australia v Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Sunday, 1 October

Sat 30 September, 2023

Scotland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga

Everything you need to know about South Africa v Tonga at Stade de Marseille, on Sunday, 1 October

Sat 30 September, 2023

Top 5 scrum-halves

Report / reaction

NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show

LYON - New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith scores a hat-trick as the All Blacks claim a bonus-point 96-17 win against Italy in Pool A at OL Stadium on Friday, 29 September.

Fri 29 September, 2023

South Africa - Kolisi pays tribute

Editor's pick

'He says he's 28 even though Wikipedia says he's 33' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes on Friday, 29 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Team Updates

team news

Fri 29 September, 2023

De Freitas among four changes as Portugal announce team to play Australia
Team news

Fri 29 September, 2023

Paea starts at number eight - Tonga announce team to play South Africa
Teams news

Fri 29 September, 2023

UPDATED: Tonga make further change to squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
team news

Fri 29 September, 2023

Perese and Foketi in new-look midfield - Australia name team for Portugal match
Team news

Thu 28 September, 2023

Sikuea to make Rugby World Cup debut - Romania announce team to play Scotland
Team news

Thu 28 September, 2023

UPDATED: Riley starts at centre - Japan name team to play Samoa
Team news

Thu 28 September, 2023

UPDATED: Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
Team news

Thu 28 September, 2023

Matkava returns at fly-half - Georgia name team to play Fiji
Team news

Thu 28 September, 2023

Sebastian to make first test start - Scotland announce team to play Romania
Team news

Thu 28 September, 2023

Carrasco returns to front row - Chile name team to play Argentina

Georgia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal

Everything you need to know about Australia v Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Sunday, 1 October

Sat 30 September, 2023

Scotland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga

Everything you need to know about South Africa v Tonga at Stade de Marseille, on Sunday, 1 October

Sat 30 September, 2023

Top 5 scrum-halves

Report / reaction

NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show

LYON - New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith scores a hat-trick as the All Blacks claim a bonus-point 96-17 win against Italy in Pool A at OL Stadium on Friday, 29 September.

Fri 29 September, 2023

South Africa - Kolisi pays tribute

Editor's pick

'He says he's 28 even though Wikipedia says he's 33' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes on Friday, 29 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Georgia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

De Freitas among four changes as Portugal announce team to play Australia

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has named his squad to face Australia in Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday 1 October.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Tonga Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Paea starts at number eight - Tonga announce team to play South Africa

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad to face South Africa in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October.

Fri 29 September, 2023

New Zealand v Tonga

Teams news

UPDATED: Tonga make further change to squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Head coach Toutai Kefu has called up another medical replacement to his Tonga squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Sione Anga'aelangi joining Penitoa Finau, Siate Tokolahi and Patrick Pellegrini in the 33-man group.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Ireland v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania

Everything you need to know about Scotland v Romania at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, on Saturday, 30 September.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Fiji v Georgia

Everything you need to know about Fiji v Georgia at Stade de Bordeaux, on Saturday, 30 September

Fri 29 September, 2023

Argentina v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Chile

Everything you need to know about Argentina v Chile at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, on Saturday, 30 September.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Australia Wallabies Training Session

team news

Perese and Foketi in new-look midfield - Australia name team for Portugal match

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23 players to face Portugal in Pool C at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, 1 October.

Fri 29 September, 2023

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

From the Touchline - coach reunions, speedos and Maori benches

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Romania Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Sikuea to make Rugby World Cup debut - Romania announce team to play Scotland

LILLE - Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his squad to face Scotland in Pool B at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Quote of the Day (Tom Hooper, AUS)

Editor's pick

'Like the penguins from Madagascar, we come out smiling' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes on Thursday, 28 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Japan Media Access - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Riley starts at centre - Japan name team to play Samoa

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is forced into a late change to his team to face Samoa in Pool D at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Samoa Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua is forced to make a late change to his team to face Japan at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

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News

New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench

New Zealand Rugby have presented a Maori bench to the French city of Lyon after it hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Matkava returns at fly-half - Georgia name team to play Fiji

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named his squad to face Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Scotland Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Sebastian to make first test start - Scotland announce team to play Romania

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his match-day squad to face Romania in Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Chile Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Carrasco returns to front row - Chile name team to play Argentina

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina in Pool D at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

England v Fiji - 2023 Summer International

Team news

Ravutaumada starts on the wing - Fiji name team to play Georgia

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his squad to face Georgia in Pool C at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

match officials

Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments

World Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy

Everything you need to know about New Zealand v Italy at OL Stadium, Lyon, on Friday, 29 September

Thu 28 September, 2023

Argentina Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 for the Pool D game against Chile at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Uruguay v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / Reaction

URU 36-26 NAM: Uruguay comeback denies Namibia first-ever Rugby World Cup win

LYON - Uruguay overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Namibia 36-26 in Pool A at OL Stadium on Wednesday, 27 September.

Wed 27 September, 2023

France v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

'I've heard Gandalf before' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes on Wednesday, 27 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Wed 27 September, 2023

South Africa - RWC all-time point scorers

Team news

Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his match-day 23 to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 1 October.

Wed 27 September, 2023

Australia v New Zealand - Rugby Championship

Team news

Nine changes for All Blacks - New Zealand name team to play Italy

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day squad to face Italy in Pool A at OL Stadium on Friday, 29 September.

Wed 27 September, 2023

England v Japan - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Japan v Samoa

Everything you need to know about Japan v Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse, on Thursday, 28 September

Wed 27 September, 2023

Italy Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lamb in for lock Cannone - Italy name team to play New Zealand

Head coach Kieran Crowley has named his Italy match-day 23 for the Pool A game against New Zealand at OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 29 September.

Wed 27 September, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Georgia add Aptsiauri and Giorgadze to squad

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili makes two changes to his Rugby World Cup 33-man squad midway through the team's Pool C matches.

Tue 26 September, 2023

Editor's pick

From the Touchline - marionettes, spiders and Tommy's talented family

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Tue 26 September, 2023

Quote of the Day (Paul Willemse, FRA)

Editor's pick

'I get through it steak by steak' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes on Tuesday, 26 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Tue 26 September, 2023

Romania v Georgia: Europe Championship 2022

Team news

Romania make three more changes to Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has made three further changes to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad before Saturday's game against Scotland, for medical reasons.

Tue 26 September, 2023

France v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Uruguay v Namibia

Everything you need to know about Uruguay v Namibia at Lyon’s OL Stadium, on Wednesday, 27 September.

Tue 26 September, 2023

Tu╠êrkiye - Community Training

Childfund

ChildFund Rugby transforming lives as Principal Social Impact Partner of World Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2023

World Rugby and ChildFund Rugby have announced a continuation of their transformational social impact partnership, reaffirming their commitment to rugby as a vehicle for social integration and opportunities for young people and children.

Tue 26 September, 2023

Turnover Tero - Manuel Ardao (URU)

RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis

South Africa's 31 dominant tackles against Ireland were not enough to help them win the Paris showdown, and Wales showed intent with ball in hand, while Uruguay's breakdown king Manuel Ardao earned comparisons with an all-time great.

Mon 25 September, 2023

New Zealand v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

Coetzee rings the changes - Namibia name team to play Uruguay

Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee has announced his squad to face los Teros of Uruguay in Lyon on Wedneday, 27 September.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Scotland Portraits - Rugby World Cup 2019

Team news

UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland replace hooker Stuart McInally, who suffered a neck injury in training, with Johnny Matthews in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Quote of the Day (Nick Tompkins, WAL)

Editor's pick

'I can’t control myself. I just black out' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Sunday, 24 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

Meneses makes four changes to starting XV - Uruguay name team to play Namibia

Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses has announced his squad to face Namibia in their Pool A clash in Lyon on Wednesday, 27 September.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

World Rankings

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

A record 40-6 defeat at the hands of Wales in the final match of the weekend sends them down to 10th place.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Review: Wales first to book quarter-final slot

Warren Gatland’s side leave Eddie Jones’s Wallabies staring at a first-ever pool phase exit

Mon 25 September, 2023

Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales crush Australia to book quarter-final berth

LYON - Wales shrug off early loss of fly-half Dan Biggar to beat Australia in the critical Pool C encounter in the OL Stadium on Sunday, 24 September.

Sun 24 September, 2023

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

From the Touchline - Lowe's lip tickler, rugby-loving skiers and Fiji's royal welcome

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Sun 24 September, 2023

Scotland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

SCO 45-17 TGA: Scotland secure vital bonus-point win against spirited Tonga

NICE - Scotland record a bonus-point 45-17 win against Tonga in a Pool B match at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 24 September.

Sun 24 September, 2023

Fiji Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad

Head coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Emosi Tuqiri to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for prop Jone Koroiduadua.

Sun 24 September, 2023

team news

UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has called up Marco Manfredi to the Italy squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for hooker Luca Bigi.

Sun 24 September, 2023

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

'It's only going to get bigger and crazier' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Saturday, 23 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Sat 23 September, 2023

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland beat South Africa in bruising encounter

SAINT-DENIS - World number one Ireland edge out reigning world champions South Africa 13-8 in a tense Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

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Keep Rugby Clean

Keep Rugby Clean weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023

Comments from players and coaches on Keep Rugby Clean, World Rugby’s anti-doping education and awareness programme, which is being run over the weekend of 23-24 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Sat 23 September, 2023

England v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win

LILLE - England win their third match in Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023 with an 11-try victory over Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Georgia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

GEO 18-18 POR: Portugal and Georgia serve up thriller

TOULOUSE - Georgia and Portugal earn their first Rugby World Cup 2023 points as they share the spoils in a pulsating match in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday, 23 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Alan Gilpin World Rugby CEO

General quote

World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin - 'Everyone is talking about the rugby'

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - World Rugby's Chief Executive Alan Gilpin shares his thoughts on the tournament so far, highlighting where improvements can be made, the work to keep rugby clean and his predictions on the winner of the Webb Ellis Cup.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Wales v Fiji - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Wales v Australia

Everything you need to know about Wales v Australia at OL Stadium, Lyon, on Sunday, 24 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Big Jim Show - Rory McIlroy

RugbyPass TV

Sporting royalty on The Big Jim Show

Jim Hamilton will be joined by a cast of sporting royalty at Saturday’s Rugby World Cup encounter between South Africa and Ireland.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Quote of the day (Billy Vunipola, ENG)

Editor's pick

'The worst thing about not playing? Extra fitness work' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Friday, 22 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Fri 22 September, 2023

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Editor's pick

From the Touchline: Lost tees, swapping jerseys and carnivorous Caledonians

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Argentina v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

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

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - Emiliano Boffelli leads Los Pumas to their first win of the tournament with a 19-10 Pool D victory over Samoa at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Ireland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga

Everything you need to know about Scotland v Tonga at Stade de Nice, on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Tonga Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Kefu retains same starting XV - Tonga name team to play Scotland

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 for the Pool B match against Scotland at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

South Africa v Scotland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland

Everything you need to know about South Africa v Ireland at Stade de France, on Saturday, 23 September

Fri 22 September, 2023

Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Samoa v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile

Everything you need to know about England v Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, on Saturday, 23 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Wales v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Georgia v Portugal

Everything you need to know about Georgia v Portugal at Stadium de Toulouse, on Saturday, 23 September

Fri 22 September, 2023

Wales Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Elias in for Lake at hooker - Wales name team to play Australia

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced his squad to face Australia in Pool C in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Scotland Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement

Team news

Steyn and Harris among four changes - Scotland name team to play Tonga

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Pool B at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

France v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

FRA 96-0 NAM: Dupont injury worry overshadows France triumph

MARSEILLE - France scored 14 tries to record a bonus-point 96-0 victory over Namibia and top Pool A at Stade de Marseille on Thursday, 21 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Samoa v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Samoa

Everything you need to know about Argentina v Samoa at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Friday, 22 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Chile Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Urroz set for Rugby World Cup debut - Chile name team to play England

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has announced his match-day squad of 23 players to face England in Pool D at Lille's Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

England Rugby Training Session

Team news

Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face Chile in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

'Uruguay are sad, anguished, going through this grief' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Thursday, 21 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Ireland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

O'Mahony and Aki set for landmark caps - Ireland name team to play South Africa

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Pool B at Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Kveseladze in line for 50th cap - Georgia name team to play Portugal

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named his match-day 23 to face Portugal in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Portugal Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lagisquet makes four changes - Portugal name team to play Georgia

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has named his squad to face Georgia in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Fiji train in Lormont - RWC 2023

RWC 2023

Flying Fijians land in Lormont as France embraces Rugby World Cup

BORDEAUX - Fiji landed in Lormont, a suburb of Bordeaux, on Wednesday, one of several community events the teams at Rugby World Cup 2023 are taking part in this week.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Wallabies & Eddie Jones Media Opportunity

EDITOR'S PICK

'He's sharp every day' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Wednesday, 20 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ITA 38-17 URU: Italy come from behind to beat Uruguay

NICE - Italy record their second win from two matches in Pool A after coming from 17-7 down to earn a 38-17 bonus-point win over Uruguay at Stade de Nice.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Keep Rugby Clean

Stars of Rugby World Cup 2023 show support for Keep Rugby Clean

Players have been encouraged to take a stand against doping by wearing branded Keep Rugby Clean t-shirts during their pre-match warm-ups across the latest round of pool-stage matches.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Team news

Veteran Moroni earns Pumas start - Argentina name team to play Samoa

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Friday, 22 September.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Samoa Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Alo-Emile and Alainu’u’ese join the pack - Samoa name team to play Argentina

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his 23-man match day squad to face Argentina in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Friday, 22 September.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Quote of the Day (Fabien Galthié, FRA)

Editor's pick

'It's Darwin's Theory of Evolution' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Monday 18 and Tuesday, 19 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Tue 19 September, 2023

England v Japan - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Yamanaka replaces injured Masirewa In Japan squad

Head coach Jamie Joseph has called up Ryohei Yamanaka to the Japan squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for outside-back Semisi Masirewa (pictured).

Tue 19 September, 2023

South Africa v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

De Klerk resumes scrum-half duties - South Africa name team to play Ireland

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his 23-man match-day squad to face Ireland in Pool B at Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.

Tue 19 September, 2023

France v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Namibia

Everything you need to know about France v Namibia at Stade de Marseille, on Thursday, 21 September.

Tue 19 September, 2023

RWC 2023 - Ireland v Tonga

World Rankings

Top spot on the line in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini

The winner of the decisive Pool B match between Ireland and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday will end up at number one.

Tue 19 September, 2023

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Editor's pick

From the Touchline - Michelin star rugby fans, the flying mullet and Portugal's ear worm

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Tue 19 September, 2023

France Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Danty in for Rugby World Cup debut - France name team to play Namibia

France head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face Namibia in Pool A at Stade de Marseille on Thursday, 21 September.

Tue 19 September, 2023

Fantasy Man - Bundee Aki (IRE)

RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis

The second round of pool matches revealed a new Fiji, a kick-shy Uruguay and Rugby World Cup 2023's undisputed man of the moment - Ireland's Bundee Aki

Mon 18 September, 2023

France v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Italy v Uruguay

Everything you need to know about Italy v Uruguay at Stade de Nice, on Wednesday, 20 September.

Mon 18 September, 2023

Lienert-BrownvisitsLeRoux

player news

Malan (NAM) injury 'better than thought' as Lienert-Brown (NZL) makes hospital visit

Rugby showed its softer side on Monday, 18 September when New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown took the time to visit Namibia's injury-stricken centre Le Roux Malan in hospital.

Mon 18 September, 2023

England v Japan - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ENG 34-12 JPN: England top Pool D after bonus-point win over Japan

NICE - Courtney Lawes' bizarre try helps England to a 34-12 victory over Japan in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Quote of the day (Louis Rees-Zammit, WAL)

Editor's pick

'I wear Ronaldo's boxers' - Quotes of the Day

Our pick of the quotes from Sunday, 17 September at Rugby World Cup 2023.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Rugby Australia Media Opportunity

General quote

This is a new Fiji - Wallaby legend Joe Roff

Rugby World Cup legends Joe Roff (Australia), Waisale Serevi (Fiji) and Aurelien Rougerie (France) comment on match day seven at Rugby World Cup 2023

Sun 17 September, 2023

Team news

South Africa fly-half Pollard to replace injured hooker Marx

South Africa confirm fly-half Handre Pollard has replaced Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023, after the hooker was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Australia v Fiji - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

AUS 15-22 FIJ: Fiji beat Australia for first time in 69 years

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - Josua Tuisova scores the crucial try in Fiji's 22-15 victory over Australia in Pool C at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

South Africa v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

RSA 76-0 ROU: South Africa dominate Romania in Bordeaux

BORDEAUX - South Africa score 12 tries in their 76-0 victory over Romania in Pool B at Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Australia Wallabies Training Session

Team news

UPDATED: Arnold in for captain Skelton - late second-row change for Australia against Fiji

Australia head coach Eddie Jones brings in Richard Arnold to replace injured lock Will Skelton ahead of kick-off against Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

New Zealand v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

From the Touchline: Speedway drivers, class gestures and ears hanging on by a thread

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Allister Coetzee

Team news

Jacobs replaces Malan: Namibia update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Namibia have updated their squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France with Lloyd Jacobs replacing the injured Le Roux Malan.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Match Reports

Top 5 scrum-halves

Report / reaction

NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show

LYON - New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith scores a hat-trick as the All Blacks claim a bonus-point 96-17 win against Italy in Pool A at OL Stadium on Friday, 29 September.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Japan v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

JPN 28-22 SAM: Japan eye last eight after holding off Samoa

TOULOUSE - Japan are still in the hunt for the quarter-finals after beating Samoa 28-22 in Pool D at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Uruguay v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / Reaction

URU 36-26 NAM: Uruguay comeback denies Namibia first-ever Rugby World Cup win

LYON - Uruguay overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Namibia 36-26 in Pool A at OL Stadium on Wednesday, 27 September.

Wed 27 September, 2023

Turnover Tero - Manuel Ardao (URU)

RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis

South Africa's 31 dominant tackles against Ireland were not enough to help them win the Paris showdown, and Wales showed intent with ball in hand, while Uruguay's breakdown king Manuel Ardao earned comparisons with an all-time great.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales crush Australia to book quarter-final berth

LYON - Wales shrug off early loss of fly-half Dan Biggar to beat Australia in the critical Pool C encounter in the OL Stadium on Sunday, 24 September.

Sun 24 September, 2023

Scotland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

SCO 45-17 TGA: Scotland secure vital bonus-point win against spirited Tonga

NICE - Scotland record a bonus-point 45-17 win against Tonga in a Pool B match at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 24 September.

Sun 24 September, 2023

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland beat South Africa in bruising encounter

SAINT-DENIS - World number one Ireland edge out reigning world champions South Africa 13-8 in a tense Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

England v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win

LILLE - England win their third match in Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023 with an 11-try victory over Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Georgia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

GEO 18-18 POR: Portugal and Georgia serve up thriller

TOULOUSE - Georgia and Portugal earn their first Rugby World Cup 2023 points as they share the spoils in a pulsating match in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday, 23 September.

Sat 23 September, 2023

Argentina v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

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

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - Emiliano Boffelli leads Los Pumas to their first win of the tournament with a 19-10 Pool D victory over Samoa at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Fri 22 September, 2023

France v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

FRA 96-0 NAM: Dupont injury worry overshadows France triumph

MARSEILLE - France scored 14 tries to record a bonus-point 96-0 victory over Namibia and top Pool A at Stade de Marseille on Thursday, 21 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ITA 38-17 URU: Italy come from behind to beat Uruguay

NICE - Italy record their second win from two matches in Pool A after coming from 17-7 down to earn a 38-17 bonus-point win over Uruguay at Stade de Nice.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Fantasy Man - Bundee Aki (IRE)

RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis

The second round of pool matches revealed a new Fiji, a kick-shy Uruguay and Rugby World Cup 2023's undisputed man of the moment - Ireland's Bundee Aki

Mon 18 September, 2023

England v Japan - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ENG 34-12 JPN: England top Pool D after bonus-point win over Japan

NICE - Courtney Lawes' bizarre try helps England to a 34-12 victory over Japan in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Australia v Fiji - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

AUS 15-22 FIJ: Fiji beat Australia for first time in 69 years

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - Josua Tuisova scores the crucial try in Fiji's 22-15 victory over Australia in Pool C at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

South Africa v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

RSA 76-0 ROU: South Africa dominate Romania in Bordeaux

BORDEAUX - South Africa score 12 tries in their 76-0 victory over Romania in Pool B at Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Ireland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

IRE 59-16 TGA: Record-breaking Sexton sets up Ireland for statement win

NANTES - Ireland lay down a marker with an eight-try win against Tonga in Pool B in Nantes on Saturday.

Sat 16 September, 2023

Wales v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

WAL 28-8 POR: Wales secure bonus-point win over Portugal in Pool C

NICE - Wales make it two wins from two Rugby World Cup 2023 matches with a 28-8 victory over Portugal in Pool C at Stade de Nice on Saturday.

Sat 16 September, 2023

Samoa v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

SAM 43-10 CHI: Samoa claim a bonus-point win over Chile

BORDEAUX - Samoa start their Rugby World Cup 2023 journey with a five-try Pool D victory over Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday.

Sat 16 September, 2023

New Zealand v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

NZL 71-3 NAM: New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia

TOULOUSE - New Zealand score 11 tries as they recover from an opening loss to France with a comprehensive Pool A victory over Namibia at Stadium de Toulouse.

Fri 15 September, 2023

France v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

France pushed hard by Uruguay but seal 27-12 win

France defeat spirited Uruguay 27-12 in Pool A at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Thursday.

Thu 14 September, 2023

Match round 1 Top 5 Tacklers

RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round One Analysis

Miserly France, impatient New Zealand and a new Rugby World Cup record for Wales - analysis of some of the trends from the opening round of pool matches.

Tue 12 September, 2023

Wales v Fiji - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

WAL 32-26 FIJ: Wales hold on to edge Fiji in classic

Wales resist a thrilling Fiji fightback to launch their Pool C campaign with a bonus-point win in a pulsating contest at Stade de Bordeaux.

Sun 10 September, 2023

South Africa v Scotland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

Ruthless South Africa 'grind out' 18-3 win over Scotland in Pool B

South Africa beat Scotland 18-3 in Pool B at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 10 September

Sun 10 September, 2023

Japan v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

Japan score six tries to beat 'spirited' Chile 42-12 in Pool D

Japan secure a bonus-point win over Chile in their opening match in Pool D of Rugby World Cup 2023 in Toulouse.

Sun 10 September, 2023

England v Argentina - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

Ford drops Argentina: England win Pool D opener 27-10 in Marseille

MARSEILLE - England shake off an early red card to beat Argentina 27-10 in their Pool D match at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday.

Sat 9 September, 2023

Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

Donaldson stars as Australia beat Georgia 35-15 in Pool C opener

SAINT-DENIS: Australia win against Georgia at Stade de France.

Sat 9 September, 2023

Ireland v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

'We'll take that' - Ireland beat Romania 82-8 in Pool B opener

BORDEAUX - Ireland beat Romania 82-8 in Pool B opener at Stade de Bordeaux.

Sat 9 September, 2023

Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

Italy defeat Namibia 52-8 in Pool A

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - Italy secure a bonus-point victory as they defeat Namibia 52-8 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Pool A.

Sat 9 September, 2023

France v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

France beat 'beautiful and fabulous' New Zealand 27-13 in opener

SAINT-DENIS - France come from behind to beat New Zealand 27-13 in the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France.

Sat 9 September, 2023

Team Updates

Georgia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

De Freitas among four changes as Portugal announce team to play Australia

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has named his squad to face Australia in Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday 1 October.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Tonga Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Paea starts at number eight - Tonga announce team to play South Africa

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad to face South Africa in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October.

Fri 29 September, 2023

New Zealand v Tonga

Teams news

UPDATED: Tonga make further change to squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Head coach Toutai Kefu has called up another medical replacement to his Tonga squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Sione Anga'aelangi joining Penitoa Finau, Siate Tokolahi and Patrick Pellegrini in the 33-man group.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Australia Wallabies Training Session

team news

Perese and Foketi in new-look midfield - Australia name team for Portugal match

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23 players to face Portugal in Pool C at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, 1 October.

Fri 29 September, 2023

Romania Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Sikuea to make Rugby World Cup debut - Romania announce team to play Scotland

LILLE - Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his squad to face Scotland in Pool B at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Japan Media Access - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Riley starts at centre - Japan name team to play Samoa

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is forced into a late change to his team to face Samoa in Pool D at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Samoa Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua is forced to make a late change to his team to face Japan at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Matkava returns at fly-half - Georgia name team to play Fiji

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named his squad to face Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Scotland Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Sebastian to make first test start - Scotland announce team to play Romania

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his match-day squad to face Romania in Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Chile Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Carrasco returns to front row - Chile name team to play Argentina

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina in Pool D at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

England v Fiji - 2023 Summer International

Team news

Ravutaumada starts on the wing - Fiji name team to play Georgia

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his squad to face Georgia in Pool C at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

Argentina Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 for the Pool D game against Chile at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 30 September.

Thu 28 September, 2023

South Africa - RWC all-time point scorers

Team news

Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his match-day 23 to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 1 October.

Wed 27 September, 2023

Australia v New Zealand - Rugby Championship

Team news

Nine changes for All Blacks - New Zealand name team to play Italy

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day squad to face Italy in Pool A at OL Stadium on Friday, 29 September.

Wed 27 September, 2023

Italy Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lamb in for lock Cannone - Italy name team to play New Zealand

Head coach Kieran Crowley has named his Italy match-day 23 for the Pool A game against New Zealand at OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 29 September.

Wed 27 September, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Georgia add Aptsiauri and Giorgadze to squad

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili makes two changes to his Rugby World Cup 33-man squad midway through the team's Pool C matches.

Tue 26 September, 2023

Romania v Georgia: Europe Championship 2022

Team news

Romania make three more changes to Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has made three further changes to their Rugby World Cup 2023 squad before Saturday's game against Scotland, for medical reasons.

Tue 26 September, 2023

New Zealand v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

Coetzee rings the changes - Namibia name team to play Uruguay

Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee has announced his squad to face los Teros of Uruguay in Lyon on Wedneday, 27 September.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Scotland Portraits - Rugby World Cup 2019

Team news

UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland replace hooker Stuart McInally, who suffered a neck injury in training, with Johnny Matthews in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Italy v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

Meneses makes four changes to starting XV - Uruguay name team to play Namibia

Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses has announced his squad to face Namibia in their Pool A clash in Lyon on Wednesday, 27 September.

Mon 25 September, 2023

Fiji Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad

Head coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Emosi Tuqiri to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for prop Jone Koroiduadua.

Sun 24 September, 2023

team news

UPDATED: Manfredi replaces injured Bigi in Italy squad

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has called up Marco Manfredi to the Italy squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for hooker Luca Bigi.

Sun 24 September, 2023

Tonga Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Kefu retains same starting XV - Tonga name team to play Scotland

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 for the Pool B match against Scotland at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Donaldson starts at fly-half - Australia name team to play Wales

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has named his match-day 23 to face Wales in Pool C at OL Stadium in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Wales Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Elias in for Lake at hooker - Wales name team to play Australia

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced his squad to face Australia in Pool C in Lyon on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Scotland Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement

Team news

Steyn and Harris among four changes - Scotland name team to play Tonga

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Pool B at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 24 September.

Fri 22 September, 2023

Chile Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Urroz set for Rugby World Cup debut - Chile name team to play England

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has announced his match-day squad of 23 players to face England in Pool D at Lille's Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

England Rugby Training Session

Team news

Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face Chile in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Ireland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

O'Mahony and Aki set for landmark caps - Ireland name team to play South Africa

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in Pool B at Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Kveseladze in line for 50th cap - Georgia name team to play Portugal

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named his match-day 23 to face Portugal in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Portugal Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lagisquet makes four changes - Portugal name team to play Georgia

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has named his squad to face Georgia in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday, 23 September.

Thu 21 September, 2023

Team news

Veteran Moroni earns Pumas start - Argentina name team to play Samoa

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Friday, 22 September.

Wed 20 September, 2023

Samoa Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Alo-Emile and Alainu’u’ese join the pack - Samoa name team to play Argentina

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his 23-man match day squad to face Argentina in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Friday, 22 September.

Wed 20 September, 2023

England v Japan - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Yamanaka replaces injured Masirewa In Japan squad

Head coach Jamie Joseph has called up Ryohei Yamanaka to the Japan squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for outside-back Semisi Masirewa (pictured).

Tue 19 September, 2023

South Africa v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

De Klerk resumes scrum-half duties - South Africa name team to play Ireland

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his 23-man match-day squad to face Ireland in Pool B at Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.

Tue 19 September, 2023

France Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Danty in for Rugby World Cup debut - France name team to play Namibia

France head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face Namibia in Pool A at Stade de Marseille on Thursday, 21 September.

Tue 19 September, 2023

Team news

South Africa fly-half Pollard to replace injured hooker Marx

South Africa confirm fly-half Handre Pollard has replaced Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023, after the hooker was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Australia Wallabies Training Session

Team news

UPDATED: Arnold in for captain Skelton - late second-row change for Australia against Fiji

Australia head coach Eddie Jones brings in Richard Arnold to replace injured lock Will Skelton ahead of kick-off against Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Allister Coetzee

Team news

Jacobs replaces Malan: Namibia update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Namibia have updated their squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France with Lloyd Jacobs replacing the injured Le Roux Malan.

Sun 17 September, 2023

South Africa Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Nyakane in for Koch - South Africa make late swap to play Romania

UPDATED - Prop Vincent Koch drops out of South Africa starting XV through injury to be replaced by Trevor Nyakane, with Frans Malherbe coming on to the bench to face Romania in Pool B at Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, 17 September.

Sun 17 September, 2023

Wales Media Access

Team news

UPDATED: Reffell out, Morgan in at openside - Wales forced into late change against Portugal

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his match-day 23 to face Portugal in Stade de Nice on Saturday, 16 September.

Sat 16 September, 2023

Portugal Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Lagisquet makes two late changes - Portugal name team to play Wales

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has changed his match-day 23 for their opening Pool C match against Wales in Stade de Nice on Saturday, 16 September.

Fri 15 September, 2023

England Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement

Team news

Marler, Sinckler, Ludlam join pack - England name team to play Japan

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face Japan in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September

Fri 15 September, 2023

Japan Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Leitch sets Brave Blossoms record - Japan name team to play England

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his 23-man match-day squad to face England in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September.

Fri 15 September, 2023

Fiji Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Botia back to bolster back-row - Fiji announce team to play Australia

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his squad to face Australia at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, 17 September.

Fri 15 September, 2023

Ireland v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Try scorer Rupanu keeps his place - Romania name team play South Africa

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has announced his squad to face South Africa in Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday, 17 September.

Fri 15 September, 2023

Tonga Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Tameifuna leads from the front row - Tonga name team to play Ireland

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has announced his squad to face Ireland at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 16 September.

Thu 14 September, 2023

Ireland v England - 2023 Summer International

Team news

Wing Hansen returns - Ireland name team to face Tonga

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23 to face Tonga in Pool B in Nantes on Saturday, 16 September.

Thu 14 September, 2023

Chile Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Pedrero and Huete form second-row - Chile name team to play Samoa

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has named his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 16 September.

Thu 14 September, 2023

Samoa Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has announced his squad to face Chile in Pool D at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 16 September.

Thu 14 September, 2023

Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Namibia make three changes - Coetzee names team to play New Zealand

Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee has named his match-day 23 to face New Zealand in Stadium de Toulouse on Friday, 15 September.

Wed 13 September, 2023

France v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Whitelock draws level with McCaw - New Zealand name team to play Namibia

Sam Whitelock will draw level with Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black and Damian McKenzie starts at fly-half as New Zealand head coach Ian Foster names his 23 to face Namibia in Stadium de Toulouse on Friday, 15 September.

Wed 13 September, 2023

Santiago Arata - RWC 2019

Team news

Arata returns - Uruguay name team to play France

Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses has named his match-day 23 to face France in Stade de Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Thursday, 14 September.

Tue 12 September, 2023

France Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Jelonch returns as France captain - Galthié names team to play Uruguay

France head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face Uruguay in Stade de Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Thursday, 14 September.

Tue 12 September, 2023

Ian Foster Media Opportunity

Team news

UPDATED: All Blacks call up Blackadder to 33-man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster drafts in Crusaders loose forward Ethan Blackadder as a replacement for injured wing Emoni Narawa in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023.

Sun 10 September, 2023

Japan Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Captain Himeno out - Japan name team to play Chile

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made a change to his team to face Chile in Toulouse on Sunday, with captain Kazuki Himeno out, Jack Cornelsen moving to number eight, Amanaki Saumaki coming into the second row and Yutaka Nagare leading the side.

Sun 10 September, 2023

Team News

Updated: Sexton back as Hansen replaces Henshaw on bench - Ireland name team to face Romania

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad to face Romania in Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 9 September.

Sat 9 September, 2023

Romania Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

UPDATED: Apjok juggles backline as Romania name team to play Ireland

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok announces his match-day 23 to face Ireland in Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday.

Sat 9 September, 2023

France v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED: Captain Cane out injured - New Zealand change team to play France

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made two changes to his starting line-up to face France in the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France.

Fri 8 September, 2023

Scotland Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement

Team news

Dempsey preferred to Matt Fagerson - Scotland name team to play South Africa

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his squad to face South Africa in Marseille on Sunday, 10 September.

Fri 8 September, 2023

Chile Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lemoine loads bench with forwards - Chile name team to play Japan

Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine has announced his squad to face Japan in Pool D in Toulouse on Sunday, 10 September.

Fri 8 September, 2023

Fiji Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Tela starts at fly-half - Fiji name team to play Wales

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has announced his squad to face Wales in Pool C in Bordeaux on Sunday, 10 September

Fri 8 September, 2023