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‘It’s a drug’: Maro Itoje commits to England until 2027 Rugby World Cup

Maro Itoje has given English rugby a timely boost by revealing his desire to continue representing his country until after the next Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024

Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo

A controversial omission from the Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup, Quade Cooper will return to action with his Japanese club side Kintetsu.

AAP · Jan 5, 2024

Ireland coach Andy Farrell commits long-term future as Lions stint teed up

IRFU tie down head coach for fresh Rugby World Cup bid in 2027

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win

Rugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach

The Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

WRC Japan: Neuville gives Hyundai early lead with super special stage win

The Hyundai driver set the fastest time around the all-new 2.10km side-by-side super special stage, held inside the 45,000-seater Toyota Stadium, a host venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Autosport · Nov 16, 2023

The moment a South African burglar touched the Rugby World Cup – and chose not to steal it

CCTV footage showed one of the criminals touch the Webb Ellis Cup, which South Africa won in France last month, and smile before walking away

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen inspired by Boks’ glory for Australia semi-final

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen says seeing the Springboks retain the Rugby World Cup in France last month has inspired the nation’s cricketers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes wants action on ‘vile’ social media abuse

The Rugby World Cup final referee, Wayne Barnes, has described social media abuse towards him as “vile” and called for trolls to be held to account.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Wayne Barnes details how social media abuse ‘crossed the line’ after Rugby World Cup final

The record-setting English referee has called for more action to be taken against those sending abuse to officials

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023