World Cup

Ireland eye Springbok sequel

Tadhg Beirne suspects Ireland and defending champions South Africa may cross paths again in the World Cup final.

Australia's head coach Eddie Jones is seen ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Eddie ‘100% committed’ to Wallabies

Eddie Jones on Sunday apologised for the Wallabies’ record defeat to Wales but insisted he was “committed” to the job after being linked with an early departure.

Wales' fly-half Dan Biggar receives medical assistance during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Biggar blow for Wales

Dan Biggar is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with the chest injury that forced the Wales flyhalf off the pitch in Sunday’s record thrashing of Australia.

Australia's prop Pone Fa'amausili reacts at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Aussie media lament Wallabies’ ‘nightmare’

The Wallabies have been blasted by the Australian media after their record defeat to Wales on Sunday left Eddie Jones’ side on the verge of an early World Cup exit.

Chile's and England's players shake hands after the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, northern France on September 23, 2023.

World Cup minnows bemoan lack of prep

Chile’s head coach Pablo Lemoine says it will be impossible for minnows to compete at the World Cup until they are given regular fixtures again Tier One nations.

Jones to jump Wallabies ship?

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is reported to have interviewed for another job just two weeks before Australia’s World Cup campaign got under way in France.

Ireland's scrum-half Conor Murray (up) celebrates the victory at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Farrell purrs over Irish resilience in World Cup epic

Andy Farrell said his players’ “resilience” stood out for him in Ireland’s hugely impressive win over defending champions South Africa in Saturday’s no-holds-barred Rugby World Cup Pool B match.

South Africa's blindside flanker Siya Kolisi greets supporters after the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Defiant Boks ‘can still win’ World Cup

Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday’s nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the World Cup.

South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok kicks the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Nienaber defends erratic Bok kickers

Jacques Nienaber refused to blame his goalkickers after the Springboks missed 11 points in the crucial World Cup pool loss to Ireland on Saturday night.

Ireland's right wing Mack Hansen (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Ireland sharpshooters ground Boks

The Springboks missed 11 potential points through kicks at goal as Ireland held out to claim a crucial World Cup pool victory in Paris on Saturday night.