World Cup

Watch: 20 unforgettable World Cup tries

Watch this compilation of 20 World Cup tries that are simply impossible to forget, featuring England’s Jason Robinson, South Africa’s Bryan Habana and Wales’ Shane Williams.

Watch: World-class bloopers

Even some of the best players in world rugby aren’t immune to the occasional brain fade or unforced error.

SA-born prop caught up in eligibility ‘breach’ probe

World Rugby has opened a probe into a “potential breach” by Spain of eligibility rules during their successful qualification for next year’s World Cup, with the player being investigated originally from South Africa.

Early draw hurts 2023 Rugby World Cup

A World Cup draw should not be conducted three years before the tournament, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

USA fans cheer on the team before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between the United States and Tonga at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

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.

Springbok coaches Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus Boks coaches

Kiwi scribe: Boks need Rassie to win 2023 World Cup

New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says it’s the Springboks, and not England, who are desperate for Rassie Erasmus to swoop in and save them from “a bloodbath” at the 2023 World Cup.

USA circles back to pitch on two World Cups

USA Rugby officials have said they will refocus bid plans and seek the 2031 Men’s World Cup and 2033 Women’s World Cup after a three-day summit with World Rugby leaders.

Watch: Fans swamp Boks’ RWC opponents Spain

Spain beat Portugal 33-28 in Madrid on Sunday to become the 16th team to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in the process booking a date with the reigning champions, the Springboks.