World Cup marks 100 day countdown
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said this year’s Rugby World Cup is “timely” as Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament.
Ireland make big Kleyn call
Munster’s star South African-born lock Jean Kleyn has missed out on a 42-player training squad as Ireland begin preparations for the World Cup.
Steyn concern after Bok omission
Frans Steyn was notably left out of the Springboks’ 33-player training camp as the veteran continues to recover from an injury that has placed him in a race to make the World Cup squad.
France star in court for alleged domestic violence
French rugby star Mohamed Haouas’s place at this year’s World Cup is in doubt with the Montpellier prop forward due to appear in court on Tuesday for alleged domestic violence.
Boks make coaching staff U-turn
The Springboks have confirmed that they will not be continuing with plans to hire a referee coach during the World Cup, after being turned down by Nigel Owens.
Boks: Siya ‘on track’ for World Cup
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have revealed that Siya Kolisi has been given “as much time as possible” to recover from knee surgery and lead the Springboks again.
AWJ, Tipuric call it quits for Wales
Wales were hit by a double blow on Friday as Alun Wyn Jones, the world’s most-capped international, and fellow forward Justin Tipuric announced their retirement from Test duty.
Nienaber reveals Bok World Cup plans
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the purpose of a training sojourn in France, after the world champions’ last World Cup warm-up fixture in August.
Boks switched on for ‘massive’ season
The Springboks have wasted no time transitioning to Test mode for the 2023 international season, as the world champions kick into gear to conquer their rivals.
World Cup format set for shake up
World Rugby is reportedly considering expanding the Rugby World Cup, starting from the 2031 edition, as part of their ongoing efforts to promote the global growth of the sport.
