Galthie: Bring on next ‘World Cup final’

Coach Fabien Galthie said France is focused on playing another “World Cup final” after securing their place in the knockout stages with an eight-try thumping of Italy.

France thrash Italy to reach quarters

Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco’s France try record as Les Bleus secured a World Cup quarter-final with a convincing win of Italy on Friday.

Stormers finish season prep on a high

The DHL Stormers signed off their 2023-24 campaign preparations victoriously in a thrilling double-header in George on Friday.

Fearless Scots fired up for ‘special moment’

Scotland may have lost their last eight Tests against Ireland but “history doesn’t scare” them, lock Grant Gilchrist said on the eve of their World Cup Pool B match.

Boks ‘get’ what it takes to be great

South Africa, France and Ireland have the best chance of winning the 2023 World Cup, because – unlike New Zealand – they play clever rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Farrell at 12 as England ring changes

Skipper Owen Farrell will start at centre as England coach Steve Borthwick made 14 changes for Saturday’s World Cup match with Samoa.

Ritchie returns to lead Scotland

Jamie Ritchie has been passed fit and will captain Scotland in their must-win World Cup pool match with Ireland on Saturday.

Georgia switch things up for finale

Coach Levan Maisashvili has made five changes to the Georgia starting XV to face Wales in their final World Cup Pool C match in Nantes on Saturday.

100 up for O’Mahony in RWC duel

Peter O’Mahony will become the latest Irishman to play 100 Tests when Ireland face Scotland in a pivotal World Cup clash on Saturday.

Watch: Schalla back with Boks

Former Springbok ‘Mr. Nice Guy’, Schalk Brits was all smiles and hugs while reuniting with his ex-teammates and Rassie Erasmus at training in France.