All Blacks boss not panicking

Head coach Ian Foster is confident of New Zealand’s chances at the World Cup despite the All Blacks’ loss to hosts France in the opening match.

Jaco Taute’s Perfect XV

Have a look at former Springbok, Stormers, and Munster player Jaco Taute’s dream team, made up of those he played with and against during his 14-year career.

England spring ‘Mitch’ on Pumas

Alex Mitchell has been named at scrumhalf in a surprise call by coach Steve Borthwick for England’s World Cup Pool D opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

Pumas back veterans for England duel

Head coach Michael Cheika named an experienced Argentina lineup to play their World Cup Pool D opener against England in Marseille on Saturday.

Bok fans get RWC broadcasting boost

In a win for rugby supporters in South Africa, the SABC and SuperSport have reached a compromise on the coverage of the upcoming World Cup.

Kerevi returns for Wallabies

Australia centre Samu Kerevi will make his much-anticipated comeback from injury in Saturday’s World Cup opener with Georgia, Rugby Australia have announced.

All Blacks ‘at peace’ with haka reply

Head coach Ian Foster said that New Zealand are “at peace” with however France react to the haka in the 2023 World Cup’s opening game on Friday.

Sexton returns for Ireland RWC opener

Veteran flyhalf Johnny Sexton will make his first competitive appearance since March on Saturday after being picked to captain Ireland in their World Cup opener against Romania.

Rassie baits Scotland?

It seems Rassie Erasmus is starting with some World Cup mind games ahead of the Pool B clash between the Springboks and Scotland on Sunday.

Nyakane craves the taste of success

Trevor Nyakane is raring to go for the Springboks’ World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday, with the veteran prop eager to defend and lift the Webb Ellis Cup.