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World Cup to use TMO ‘bunker’ review

World Rugby is reportedly set to implement the system for upgrading a yellow card to a red card during a match in the upcoming World Cup in France.

Wallabies: We can’t attack Boks with angels

Forwards coach Neal Hatley believes that a “fearsome” Australia pack can outscrum the Springboks in the Republic, but consistency and mongrel will be the key.

Bordeaux-Begles Congolese wing Madosh Tambwe (L) celebrates after winning the French Top14 rugby union qualifying match between Lyon Olympique Universitaire Rugby and Union Bordeaux-Begles (UBB) at Gerland Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France on June 4, 2023.

Tambwe hungry for Test action

Bordeaux Begles winger Madosh Tambwe is rueing the likelihood that he will miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup, despite an excellent debut season in the French Top 14.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Wallabies coach Eddie Jones looks on during an Australia Wallabies training camp at Sanctuary Cove on April 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Eddie: Wallabies need to win Rugby Championship

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will “go hell for leather” in the Rugby Championship to build excitement for their World Cup campaign.

Gatland regrets Wales return

Warren Gatland has admitted that he would not have returned for a second stint as Wales head coach if he knew about the rugby issues in the country.

Tonga net a giant Wallaby

Former Wallabies second-rower Adam Coleman has become the latest player to switch allegiances to Tonga in a 35-man squad for the World Cup warm-up Tests.

(FILES) Australia's Phil Waugh waves towards fans at the end of the rugby international match against France in Sydney on June 28, 2008. - Waugh was named chief executive of national governing body Rugby Australia on June 6, 2023, three months before the World Cup.

Rugby Australia names former Wallaby as CEO

Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh was named chief executive of national governing body Rugby Australia on Tuesday, three months before the World Cup.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Coaches, Dawie Snyman, Gareth Wright, John Dobson and Norman Laker during the DHL Western Province captains run at DHL Newlands on December 10, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers coach on Bok shortlist?

Rassie Erasmus has provided a strong hint that the Springboks are considering recruiting a member of the Stormers’ coaching staff following another successful Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

Steyn concern after Bok omission

Frans Steyn was notably left out of the Springboks’ 33-player training camp as the veteran continues to recover from an injury that has placed him in a race to make the World Cup squad.

Mohamed Haouas of Montpellier during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Bayonne at GGL Stadium on May 11, 2021 in Montpellier, France.

France star in court for alleged domestic violence

French rugby star Mohamed Haouas’s place at this year’s World Cup is in doubt with the Montpellier prop forward due to appear in court on Tuesday for alleged domestic violence.