INSANE: 10 | Vintage Vibes

Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away

England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Ex-Celtic kid Dembele alleges he was racially abused by Scotland teammate

Ex-Celtic kid Karamoko Dembele alleges he was racially abused by Scotland teammate

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

The countdown has begun for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to be the biggest in tournament history, with high hopes for the Wallabies.

AAP · Oct 1

Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow

After beating the odds to play professional contact sport with cystic fibrosis, former Wallaby Nathan Charles has now been diagnosed with MND, aged 37.

AAP · Oct 1

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Robert Toia has revealed he is still undecided if he wants to play for Australia or Tonga in the World Cup, less than a week out from teams being named.

AAP · Sep 30

Sir Kevin Sinfield joined by Micah Richards for latest leg of MND challenge

He started at Wakefield and visited the stadiums of Leeds and Bradford before finishing at Huddersfield.

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

Organisers of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday promised a massive party during the first 24-team tournament, which starts next October in Perth, Western Australia.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30

‘I needed to change’: Peter O’Mahony on ditching hard-edged ritual, and his love of gardening

The former Ireland captain tells Donald McRae he had to allow himself to feel to lead, how almost all of his coaches were ‘a bit mad’, and pain over a ruthless Munster exit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks

Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter.

AAP · Sep 30

England can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says Johnson

Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29