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RWC 2023 - Opening match in Saint Denis

RWC 2023

France the true winner of impactful Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup France 2023 delivered a significant social and economic impact for the host country while efforts to limit its environmental footprint were remarkable according to the official impact report produced by experts from EY on behalf of the French Ministry of Sport.

Thu 23 May, 2024

Whistleblowers Extended Cut

Whistleblowers launches on RugbyPass TV

Whistleblowers, the ground-breaking account of life as an international rugby match official at Rugby World Cup 2023, has launched on RugbyPass TV, and fans can watch it for free.

Thu 1 February, 2024

Match official team at RWC 2023

Media release

Confirmation of ground-breaking charges for online abuse at RWC 2023 as World Rugby releases trailer for Whistleblowers documentary

Pending law enforcement cases are among the key actions and outcomes from the ground-breaking online protection service put in place to support match officials and players across men’s Rugby World Cup 2023, also delivering unique insights for World Rugby to convert into meaningful action.

Wed 31 January, 2024

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RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time

Rugby World Cup 2023 in France was the most viewed rugby event of all time, further cementing its record-breaking legacy.

Tue 30 January, 2024

Team Updates

Team news

Thu 26 October, 2023

Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa
Team news

Thu 26 October, 2023

Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand
Team news

Wed 25 October, 2023

Cubelli returns to starting XV - Argentina name team to play England
Team news

Wed 25 October, 2023

New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina
Team news

Thu 19 October, 2023

Three changes to starting XV for semi - England name team to play South Africa
Team news

Thu 19 October, 2023

Same again for Springboks in semi - South Africa name team to play England
Team news

Wed 18 October, 2023

Wing Tele'a back for semi - New Zealand name team to play Argentina
Team news

Wed 18 October, 2023

Bertranou in for Cubelli - Argentina name team to play New Zealand
Team news

Fri 13 October, 2023

Radradra starts on left wing - Fiji name team to play England
Team news

Fri 13 October, 2023

Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in quarter-final

Match Reports

New Zealand v South Africa: Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

NZL 11-12 RSA: South Africa win tense final to claim fourth men's Rugby World Cup

SAINT-DENIS - South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023 after a 12-11 win over New Zealand in the final at Stade de France on Saturday.

Sat 28 October, 2023

Argentina v England: Bronze Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ARG 23-26 ENG: England claim third place with hard-fought win

SAINT-DENIS - England won the bronze final at Rugby World Cup 2023 on Friday after a 26-23 victory over Argentina at Stade de France.

Fri 27 October, 2023

The Webb Ellis Cup - RWC 2023

news

New Zealand v South Africa - Final of Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed

The final and bronze final for Rugby World Cup 2023 are confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France on Saturday, 28 and Friday, 27 October respectively. All four teams have been assigned their Team Base Camps near Paris.

Sat 21 October, 2023

England v South Africa: Semi-Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ENG 15-16 RSA: South Africa edge England to book final v New Zealand

South Africa will meet New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final next Saturday after pipping England in the second semi-final at Stade de France.

Sat 21 October, 2023

Argentina v New Zealand: Semi-Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ARG 6-44 NZL: Seven-try New Zealand overwhelm Argentina to reach final

SAINT-DENIS - New Zealand are through to the final of Rugby World Cup 2023 after beating Argentina 44-6 in the first semi-final at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October.

Fri 20 October, 2023

The Webb Ellis Cup in St Denis for SF Article

Media release

Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed

The semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base Camps near Paris.

Mon 16 October, 2023

France v South Africa: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Reaction/Report

FRA 28-29 RSA: South Africa beat France in seven-try thriller

SAINT-DENIS - Defending champions South Africa booked a Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final against England after beating hosts France 29-28 at Stade de France on Sunday, October 15.

Sun 15 October, 2023

England v Fiji: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Reaction/Report

ENG 30-24 FIJ: England end Fiji dreams in Marseille

MARSEILLE - England book a last-four place at Rugby World Cup 2023 with a 30-24 win over Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October.

Sun 15 October, 2023

Ireland v New Zealand: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Reaction/Report

IRE 24-28 NZL: New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final

SAINT DENIS - New Zealand beat Ireland in the second quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France to progress to a semi-final against Argentina.

Sat 14 October, 2023

Wales v Argentina: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Reaction/Report

WAL 17-29 ARG: Argentina comeback seals semi-final spot

MARSEILLE - Argentina come from behind to beat Wales in the first quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille on Saturday 14 October.

Sat 14 October, 2023

Webb Ellis Cup - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Media release

Quarter-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed

The quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis. All matches take place on the weekend of Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October.

Sun 8 October, 2023

Fiji v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report/Reaction

FIJ 23-24 POR: Portugal secure historic win, Fiji reach last eight

TOULOUSE - Portugal secure their first ever Rugby World Cup win with a 24-23 triumph over quarter-final-bound Fiji in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October.

Sun 8 October, 2023

Tonga v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report/Reaction

TGA 45-24 ROU: Tonga leave with heads held high

LILLE - Tonga claim their first victory of Rugby World Cup 2023, a bonus-point 45-24 win over Romania in Pool B at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Sunday, 8 October.

Sun 8 October, 2023

Japan v Argentina - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report/Reaction

JPN 27-39 ARG: Argentina beat Japan in thriller to reach quarter-finals

NANTES - Argentina will face Wales in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 after beating Japan 39-27 at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, 8 October to finish second in Pool D.

Sun 8 October, 2023

Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

IRE 36-14 SCO: Ireland send Scotland home to set up All Blacks date in last eight

SAINT-DENIS - Ireland will face New Zealand in quarter-finals after topping Pool B with a bonus-point 36-14 win against Scotland in Pool B at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October.

Sat 7 October, 2023

England v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England

LILLE - Scrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October.

Sat 7 October, 2023

Wales v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

WAL 43-19 GEO: Rees-Zammit does the trick for Wales

NANTES - Unbeaten Wales go through to quarter-finals as Pool C winners after a bonus-point 43-19 win over Georgia at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, 7 October.

Sat 7 October, 2023

France v Italy - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

FRA 60-7 ITA: France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style

LYON - Damian Penaud propels France to a 60-7 bonus-point win over Italy at OL Stadium on Friday, 6 October

Fri 6 October, 2023

New Zealand v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

NZL 73-0 URU: McKenzie inspires 11-try All Blacks to clinch quarter-final spot

LYON - New Zealand secure their last-eight place with a bonus-point 73-0 win over Uruguay in Pool A at OL Stadium on Thursday, 5 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

New Zealand - Red Hot All Blacks

Editor's pick

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Four Analysis

New Zealand lead Rugby World Cup 2023 for line-breaks, gainline success and red-zone efficiency, while Fiji boast the only 100 per cent scrum in the tournament.

Mon 2 October, 2023

RWC 2023 - Webb Ellis Cup

Knock-out permutations

Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool permutations

With the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final line-ups still uncertain, here are the full pool permutations with one round of matches left to play.

Mon 2 October, 2023

South Africa v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report/Reaction

RSA 49-18 TGA: South Africa score bonus-point win after Tonga test

MARSEILLE - South Africa end their Pool B campaign with a bonus-point 49-18 victory over Tonga but left to play waiting game for quarter-final spot to be confirmed.

Sun 1 October, 2023

Australia v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report/Reaction

AUS 34-14 POR: Australia win but still face early exit

SAINT-ÉTIENNE - Australia claim a bonus point 34-14 Pool C victory over Portugal but have anxious wait before knowing if they will miss out on quarter-finals for first time in their history.

Sun 1 October, 2023

Scotland v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

SCO 84-0 ROU: Scotland tee up Pool B decider against Ireland

LILLE - Winger Darcy Graham scores four tries as Scotland keep their last-eight hopes alive with a bonus-point 84-0 win against Romania in Pool B at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 30 September.

Sat 30 September, 2023

Fiji v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

FIJ 17-12 GEO: Fiji comeback puts them on brink of quarter-finals

BORDEAUX - Fiji recover from a nine-point half-time deficit to claim a 17-12 win over Georgia in Pool C at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, 30 September.

Sat 30 September, 2023

Argentina v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Report / reaction

ARG 59-5 CHI: Argentina beat Chile to set up Japan showdown

NANTES - Los Pumas will face Japan with a quarter-final place at stake after their bonus-point 59-5 win over Chile in Pool D at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, 30 September.

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

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

Team Updates

Argentina v New Zealand: Semi-Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday 28 October.

Thu 26 October, 2023

England v South Africa: Semi-Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October.

Thu 26 October, 2023

Wales v Argentina: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Cubelli returns to starting XV - Argentina name team to play England

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 to face England in the bronze final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France on Friday, 27 October.

Wed 25 October, 2023

England v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina for the Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze medal at Stade de France on Friday, 27 October.

Wed 25 October, 2023

England v Fiji: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Three changes to starting XV for semi - England name team to play South Africa

PARIS - England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October.

Thu 19 October, 2023

France v South Africa: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Same again for Springboks in semi - South Africa name team to play England

PRESLES - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October.

Thu 19 October, 2023

France v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Wing Tele'a back for semi - New Zealand name team to play Argentina

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October.

Wed 18 October, 2023

England v Argentina - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Bertranou in for Cubelli - Argentina name team to play New Zealand

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 to play New Zealand in the first semi-final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October.

Wed 18 October, 2023

Wales v Fiji - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Radradra starts on left wing - Fiji name team to play England

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his 23-man match-day squad to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October.

Fri 13 October, 2023

England v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in quarter-final

England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to face Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday 15 October.

Fri 13 October, 2023

France Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Captain Dupont to start - France name team to play South Africa in quarter-final

France head coach Fabien Galthié has announced his squad to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at the Stade de France on Sunday, 15 October.

Fri 13 October, 2023

South Africa v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Reinach and Libbok start - South Africa name team to play France in quarter-final

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face France in Stade de France on Sunday 15 October.

Fri 13 October, 2023

New Zealand v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Fainga'anuku starts on wing - New Zealand name team to play Ireland in quarter-final

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has announced his squad to face Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October.

Thu 12 October, 2023

Japan v Argentina - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Paulos replaces Matera in Argentina squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Head coach Michael Cheika has replaced injured flanker Pablo Matera (pictured) with Lucas Paulos in his 33-man Argentina squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Thu 12 October, 2023

Argentina Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Cubelli and Isa handed starts - Argentina name team to play Wales in quarter-final

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man match-day squad to face Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, 14 October.

Thu 12 October, 2023

Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Biggar fit to start at fly-half - Wales name team to play Argentina in quarter-final

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced his squad to face Argentina at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, 14 October.

Thu 12 October, 2023

Fiji Portraits - Rugby World Cup 2019

Team news

UPDATED: Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad

Head coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Apisalome Ratuniyarawa to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for second-row Temo Mayanavanua.

Wed 11 October, 2023

Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Unchanged starting 15 - Ireland name team to play New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad to face New Zealand in Stade de France on Saturday 14 October.

Wed 11 October, 2023

Warren Gatland Wales

Team news

Scrum-half Hardy replaces injured Faletau - Wales update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Head coach Warren Gatland has replaced injured number-eight Taulupe Faletau with scrum-half Kieran Hardy in the Wales squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Sun 8 October, 2023

Romania Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED Rosu replaces flanker Neculau in Romania team to play Tonga

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has announced his squad to face Tonga in Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Sunday 8 October.

Sun 8 October, 2023

England v Australia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Quarter-Final

Team news

Underhill to replace injured Willis - England update 33-man squad

England call up back-row Sam Underhill as a replacement for the injured Jack Willis in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Sun 8 October, 2023

Wales Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

UPDATED Costelow in for injured Anscombe - Wales make late change for Georgia match

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is forced into a late change, with Sam Costelow starting at fly-half instead of the injured Gareth Anscombe to face Georgia in Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 7 October.

Sat 7 October, 2023

Fiji Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Botitu starts at fly-half - Fiji name team to play Portugal

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has announced his squad to face Portugal in Pool C at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October.

Fri 6 October, 2023

Wales v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lima in at 12 and captain, Appleton out - Portugal name team to play Fiji

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet has announced his squad to face Fiji at Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday, 8 October.

Fri 6 October, 2023

Japan Media Access - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Fifita in for Naikabula on the wing - Japan name team to play Argentina

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his squad to face Argentina in Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Sunday 8 October.

Fri 6 October, 2023

Argentina v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Santiago Carreras back at 10 - Argentina name team to play Japan

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has announced his squad to face Japan in Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Sunday 8 October.

Fri 6 October, 2023

South Africa v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Captain Takulua returns at scrum-half - Tonga name team to play Romania

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has announced his squad to face Romania in Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Sunday, 8 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

England v Argentina - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Curry returns - England name team to play Samoa

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his 23-man squad to face Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Pool D in Lille on Saturday, 7 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

Japan v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Big changes to the pack - Samoa name team to play England

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face England at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Saturday, 7 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

Scotland v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Price starts at scrum-half - Scotland name team to play Ireland

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his match-day 23 to face Ireland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

South Africa v Ireland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad to face Scotland in Pool B at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

Merab Sharikadze, of Georgia

Team news

Sharikadze returns as captain - Georgia announce team to play Wales

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named his squad to face Wales in Pool C at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, 7 October.

Thu 5 October, 2023

France Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Lucu starts against Azzurri - France name team to play Italy

France head coach Fabien Galthié has named his 23-man match-day squad for the Pool A game against Italy at OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 6 October.

Wed 4 October, 2023

Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

New front row, reshuffled backline - Italy name team to play France

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face France in OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 6 October.

Wed 4 October, 2023

Uruguay v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Seven changes to starting XV - Uruguay name team to play New Zealand

Uruguay head coach Esteban Meneses has announced his squad to play New Zealand in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, 5 October.

Tue 3 October, 2023

Top 5 - All-Time RWC Appearances

Team news

Whitelock to break RWC record - New Zealand name team to play Uruguay

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has announced his match-day 23 to face Uruguay at OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday 5 October.

Tue 3 October, 2023

South Africa v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B

Team news

Centre Am to replace injured wing Mapimpi for South Africa

South Africa confirm centre Lukhanyo Am has replaced Makazole Mapimpi in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023, after the wing was ruled out of the tournament with a fractured cheek bone.

Mon 2 October, 2023

Georgia Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Georgia make three more changes to squad

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili makes three further changes to his Rugby World Cup 33-man squad before their final Pool C match against Wales.

Mon 2 October, 2023

Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

team news

UPDATED - Kerevi late change to Australia bench for Portugal match

Centre Samu Kerevi replaces Carter Gordon on the bench for Australia's Pool C match against Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, 1 October.

Sun 1 October, 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

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

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

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

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

England Captain's Run

Team news

Mitchell starts at scrum-half - England name team to play Argentina

England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to face Argentina in Marseille on Saturday, 9 September

Thu 7 September, 2023

Argentina Portraits - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Team news

Cheika relies on experience - Argentina name team to play England

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his match-day 23 to face England in Pool D at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, 9 September.

Thu 7 September, 2023

Team Reviews

Argentina v New Zealand: Semi-Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

It all ended in the agony of a one-point defeat for New Zealand in their efforts to win a record fourth Rugby World Cup but once again the All Blacks lit up the game's showpiece event.

Sun 29 October, 2023

New Zealand v South Africa: Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Just the second team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup title - and they did it the hard way. South Africa bounced back to achieve greatness at France 2023 by simply not knowing when they were beaten.

Sun 29 October, 2023

Argentina v England: Bronze Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Argentina: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Argentina achieved their goal of playing seven games in Rugby World Cup 2023 but making a first final was a dream too far for a team who were brilliant in bursts but struggled for consistency.

Sat 28 October, 2023

England v Argentina - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

England: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

England finished third at Rugby World Cup 2023 after their hopes of winning the trophy were ended after agonisingly losing by a point to South Africa in the semi-final.

Sat 28 October, 2023

France v South Africa: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Passion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion.

Tue 17 October, 2023

Australia v Fiji - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Fiji: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Fiji enjoyed a history-making Rugby World Cup 2023 by reaching the last eight for the first time in 16 years and left a thrilling mark on the tournament.

Tue 17 October, 2023

Ireland v New Zealand: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Agony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to make it past the final eight of a Rugby World Cup.

Tue 17 October, 2023

Wales v Argentina: Quarter Final - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's Pick

Wales: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Wales were dreaming of a third semi-final appearance in the last four Rugby World Cups after topping a tough pool, but could not fend off a fierce comeback from Argentina in the quarter-final in Marseille.

Mon 16 October, 2023

England v Japan - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Japan: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

The legacy, culture and dreams will be carried on - the Brave Blossoms’ dream of “getting to the top of the Everest” continues after losing their final pool match to Argentina.

Tue 10 October, 2023

Tonga v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Romania had three tough tests in the 'pool of death' before pushing Tonga hard in their final game.

Tue 10 October, 2023

Fiji v Portugal - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Portugal: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Portugal's second Rugby World Cup participation led to Os Lobos' first-ever victory in the tournament, but they were also left wondering.

Tue 10 October, 2023

Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Gregor Townsend's side failed to get to the quarter-finals but they did find themselves in the pool of death, losses to defending champions South Africa and the number one ranked team Ireland booked them a ticket home.

Mon 9 October, 2023

Tonga v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

The 'Ikale Tahi brought fight, flair and famous faces to the Rugby World Cup in France but had to wait for their final Pool B game to savour victory.

Mon 9 October, 2023

Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Australia: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

A first loss to Fiji in 69 years, a record-breaking defeat by Wales and a first-ever pool-stage exit: this will go down as the most disappointing campaign to date for the two-time winners. The progress of several star youngsters did at least add a little shine.

Mon 9 October, 2023

Wales v Georgia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Georgia: World Cup 2023 review

No wins, several near misses and one undisputed superstar - Georgia will look to unlock their full potential in the next four years.

Mon 9 October, 2023

England v Samoa - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Samoa may only have won one game at Rugby World Cup 2023, but their two losing bonus points in their three losses showed how close they were to getting out of a difficult Pool D at Rugby World Cup 2023

Sun 8 October, 2023

New Zealand v Italy - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Italy: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

With 24 of their 33-man squad competing at their first Rugby World Cup and an overall average age of 26 it was always likely to be a tough task for Italy to progress to the knockout stages for the first time. But few foresaw such big defeats for the Azzurri.

Sun 8 October, 2023

New Zealand v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editors pick

Uruguay: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Bravery against the best, barbecues and a breakdown king - pick out some of the highlights from Los Teros' Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign.

Sat 7 October, 2023

Uruguay v Namibia - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Namibia may have left France without having registered their first Rugby World Cup win, but they brought joy to fans in packed stadiums throughout their adventure across the four cities that hosted their matches.

Fri 6 October, 2023

Argentina v Chile - Rugby World Cup France 2023

Editor's pick

Chile: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Thousands of colourful fans, hundreds of crunching tackles and one inspirational captain: Chile's Rugby World Cup debut will live long in the memory - and offers hope for the future.

Thu 5 October, 2023

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