World Cup

USA set to be awarded 2031, 2033 World Cups

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men’s and 2033 women’s World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.

Unrepentant Folau targets World Cup return with Tonga

Controversial fullback Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year’s Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over comments that ended his Wallabies career.

Jones not concerned over future as England boss

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not concerning himself with questions over his future after their third-placed finish at this year’s Six Nations.

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Antoine Dupont, the France captain, raises the Six Nations trophy after their Grand Slam victory during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 19, 2022 in Paris, France.

World Cup on backburner as France savour Grand Slam

France captain Antoine Dupont insisted he wanted to “make the most” of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup, after a win at home to England saw Les Bleus to a first Six Nations title in 12 years.

Vlok: France on collision course with ‘Lamborghini’ Boks

Kicking coach Vlok Cilliers says France are “adding components” to their engine to compete with the Springboks, the “Lamborghini of world rugby”.

Beale makes Wallabies return, eyes fourth World Cup

Versatile playmaker Kurtley Beale signed for the NSW Waratahs on Monday to keep himself in the frame to play for Australia at a fourth World Cup next year.

Where are they now? The 2007 Boks

SA Rugby magazine circles back on the Springboks who started the 2007 Rugby World Cup final against England.

Woodward: Boks, All Blacks won’t make RWC semis

Sir Clive Woodward says northern hemisphere teams are ready to dominant Test rugby and believes the 2023 World Cup semi-final lineup will be made up of just Six Nations sides.