Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup The New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 talking points including England crisis and TMO Bunker France set to host a spectacular sporting event The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool C guide Emerging powers such as Georgia and Fiji will fancy their chances of causing an upset. Can Australia and Wales recapture their best form when it matters? The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023
Ollie Chessum: I feared Rugby World Cup dream was over after freak ankle injury The lock’s foot “wasn’t where it was supposed to be” after dislocating his ankle in England training back in March Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023
England creating Rugby World Cup siege mentality after catalogue of calamity Social media sound-offs could help spark response to dire preparations as Steve Borthwick’s side fly out to France training base Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool B guide The Rugby World Cup’s closest thing to a group of death features Scotland facing a huge task pitched alongside Ireland and South Africa The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023
Remembering England’s unlikely run to the 2007 Rugby World Cup final Paul Sackey, Simon Shaw and Joe Worsley explain how a player-led recovery took England into the final despite the team being written off after a humiliating 36-0 pool defeat by South Africa The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Greenpeace slams TotalEnergies' sponsorship of Rugby World Cup in France as 'sports-washing' With the release of a shock video in which the iconic Stade de France is drowned under a tide of crude oil, the international environmental association Greenpeace has denounced the sponsorship of fossil fuels in the world of sport. Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2023
When does the 2023 Rugby World Cup start? The tournament begins in a few days time but when is England due to play? Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023
South Africa’s muscular subs bench cleared for Rugby World Cup South Africa are free to use their seven-one replacements bench split at the Rugby World Cup. Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023
Greenpeace releases animated video in campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of Rugby World Cup Environmental group Greenpeace has released an animated video showing a massive amount of oil flooding the field for the upcoming opening game of the Rugby World Cup in a campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of big sporting events The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far? The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident New Zealand lock Barrett has been cleared of further sanction having been sent off for a second yellow card after dropping a shoulder on South Africa’s Malcolm Marx The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023 Townsend hopeful Scotland produce 'something special' at Rugby World Cup Played four, won three, lost one - and that by a mere three points. Scotland have had a relatively successful Summer Series.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023 'One of the more frustrating games' - Jack Dempsey on Scotland triumph over Georgia JACK Dempsey has admitted that Scotland struggled to come to terms with Georgia in the first half of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match at…
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023 France vs Australia LIVE: Result and reaction after Wallabies thrashed in Paris After England’s shock defeat to Fiji it’s the final match for France and Australia ahead of the Rugby World Cup
Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2023 Meet the man hoping to turn rugby into Africa's favourite sport Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has high hopes that will change.
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023 England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023 England 22-30 Fiji: Historic defeat leaves Red Rose in dismal shape for Rugby World Cup Steve Borthwick’s team in crisis after hapless performance in final warm-up match
TechRadar · Aug 26, 2023 Scotland vs Georgia live stream: how to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up game for free today – team news Here's how to watch a Scotland vs Georgia live stream from anywhere on Prime Video, with Gregor Townsend's men set for a bruising encounter with Levan Maisashvili's Lelos today.
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023 England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick praying final World Cup test does not add to his horror-story week Steve Borthwick keeps a meticulous journal for each Rugby World Cup he attends, as either player or coach. His diary for 2023 most likely already reads like a Stephen King novel.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 25, 2023 Ireland vs Samoa live stream: How to watch today's Rugby World Cup warm-up online How to watch an Ireland vs Samoa live stream of the Rugby World Cup warm-up, as the world's top-ranked team look to make a statement with victory in France.