France coach: Boks still best in the world
Even though the Springboks posted a 61% win rate in 2022, South Africa is the “best team in the world”, says renowned France defence coach Shaun Edwards.
French rugby supremo awaits verdict in corruption trial
A French court is on Tuesday to deliver its verdict in the trial of Bernard Laporte, a towering figure in French rugby, for corruption and influence-peddling less than a year before France hosts the World Cup.
Eddie ‘clinging’ to England amid backroom overhaul
Eddie Jones’ role as England head coach is under serious threat amid speculation about the departures of senior backroom staff, according to reports.
Wallabies legend: All Blacks the team to beat!
Former Wallabies centre Tim Horan believes New Zealand will be “the team to beat” at the 2023 World Cup in France after a strong finish to 2022.
Watch: Greatest Bok World Cup tries
A countdown of South Africa’s greatest tries from the 2000s, a decade which included a Rugby World Cup victory in 2007.
NZ crowned World Cup champs in epic final
New Zealand held out on their own tryline to beat England and retain the Women’s World Cup in a thrilling final that featured 65 points and 11 tries in Auckland on Saturday.
France play down World Cup ‘favourites’ tag
With less than 10 months to go to the World Cup, hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday but the home side are refusing the title of tournament “favourites” despite an 11-match unbeaten run.
England Test to determine Bok tour success
The Springboks’ match against England is the most important of the end-of-year tour in the context of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to MARK KEOHANE.
England win clash of World Cup heavyweights
England cemented their status as favourites for the Women’s Rugby World Cup but were pushed all the way in a 13-7 win over France in New Zealand on Saturday.
World Cup boss removed over ‘management by terror’
The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was removed from his position on Tuesday by tournament organisers after he was suspended by France’s sports minister due to “alarming managerial practices”.
