World Cup

Best World Cup jersey: Wallabies vs France

It’s France’s 2007 ensemble up against the 2019 Wallabies strip in the second round of the search for the greatest World Cup jersey.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Niggle-free Duane ready to dent Wallabies

Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

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World Cup to use TMO ‘bunker’ review

World Rugby is reportedly set to implement the system for upgrading a yellow card to a red card during a match in the upcoming World Cup in France.

Wales endure watered-down Kamp Staaldraadt

Warren Gatland has put Wales’ squad through a psychologically-challenging boot camp ahead of the World Cup.

Wilson: All Blacks must bench Ardie

Former New Zealand international Jeff Wilson says the All Blacks should make a stunning move and bench Ardie Savea in order to field a more physical starting back row.

Warren Gatland, coach of the BI Lions during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between Sigma Lions and BI Lions at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 03 July 2021

Gatland: Write Wales off at your peril

Warren Gatland says he is happy for Wales to be written off as title contenders after a tumultuous period ahead of the World Cup in France.

The Springboks make a tackle on Billy Vunipola

England bruiser in race for World Cup

Billy Vunipola faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing a minor operation on his injured knee.

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Eddie names co-captains for Wallabies

Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain Australia at the Rugby Championship and World Cup, while Quade Cooper is one of five overseas-based players in the 34-player squad.

South African Springboks captain Siya Kolisi (C) walks with his right knee strapped during their team's training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Kolisi: I will be fine for the World Cup

Siya Kolisi says he is confident that he will be ready for the World Cup, as he continues his recovery from a knee injury in the Springbok camp in Pretoria.