World Cup

Watch: ‘Eddie’ defends defeatist plan

Celebrity impressionist Conor Moore here gives another hilarious imitation of Eddie Jones, and the under-fire coach’s response to Australia’s woeful World Cup campaign.

On this day: England crash out own World Cup

On 26 September 2015, England became the first hosts of the Rugby World Cup to be knocked out in the pool stages after defeat against Australia at Twickenham.

Siya Kolisi is wrapped up by Bundee Aki in Saint-Denis

Irish Bok beating inspires All Blacks

Flanker Dalton Papali’i said New Zealand were motivated by watching Ireland’s brutal win against the Springboks on Saturday, and the All Blacks aspire to reach that level.

RG Snyman makes a break against Ireland in Saint-Denis

Boks only have eyes for Tonga

Prop Ox Nche and second-row pair Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman say the Springboks have much to do before focusing on potential World Cup quarter-final opponents.

Dupont masked up against Boks?

Antoine Dupont is set to meet a specialist over designing a mask that would allow him to play for France in the World Cup quarter-finals.

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Handre Pollard of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Rassie: Pollard isn’t Superman

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Handre Pollard will play in South Africa’s final pool match against Tonga, but says perspective is needed on the Boks’ goalkicking woes.

Hooper: Don’t have a crack at Eddie

Michael Hooper defended Eddie Jones and the rest of the Wallabies after a record loss to Wales left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.

South Africa's players and Ireland players vie in a maul during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Ireland eye Springbok sequel

Tadhg Beirne suspects Ireland and defending champions South Africa may cross paths again in the World Cup final.

Australia's head coach Eddie Jones is seen ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Eddie ‘100% committed’ to Wallabies

Eddie Jones on Sunday apologised for the Wallabies’ record defeat to Wales but insisted he was “committed” to the job after being linked with an early departure.

Wales' fly-half Dan Biggar receives medical assistance during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Biggar blow for Wales

Dan Biggar is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with the chest injury that forced the Wales flyhalf off the pitch in Sunday’s record thrashing of Australia.