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.
RECAP: France vs Italy
World Cup hosts France scored eight tries in Lyon on Friday to rout Italy and clinch Pool A.
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.
Foster ‘blocks’ Razor from All Blacks games
Incoming New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly been told by incumbent Ian Foster to avoid the All Blacks’ World Cup matches, as he’s “too big a distraction” .
Boks on the fence for crunch clash
Jean Kleyn says there will be plenty of “animosity” when Ireland and Scotland lock horns on Saturday, in a showdown that could decide the Springboks’ World Cup fate.
Two Boks among World Cup’s highest paid
An influential pair of World Cup-winning Springboks are reportedly among the 10 highest earners at France 2023.
England chief confirms Nations Cup plans
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney says discussions about a Nations Cup tournament were in place as he remained confident about his ability to lead one of rugby’s wealthiest bodies.
