Rugby

Sep 12, 2023, 12:47 AM The countdown is over, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally arrived and we were treated to an absolute spectacle across the opening weekend. The action continues from Thursday with hosts France taking on Uruguay, New Zealand looking to find their first win of the tournament, while Tonga and Samoa

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 12, 2023, 06:12 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 England will be without flanker Tom Curry for their next two Rugby World Cup matches following his red card

Sep 12, 2023, 01:48 AM The All Blacks are taking a cautious approach to captain Sam Cane’s recovery from the back injury that forced him to miss the World Cup opener, forwards coach Jason Ryan said on Monday, making him unlikely to face Namibia on Friday. The three-times world champions will be desperate for a

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auSep 11, 2023, 04:09 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. SAINT-ETIENNE, France —

Sep 10, 2023, 10:35 PM What a finish to an incredible opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup! Wales take the win in Bordeaux, but Fiji’s fightback was inspirational. These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best

Sep 4, 2023, 04:31 PM South Africa got the defence of their title off to an impressive start on Sunday when a second-half surge allowed them to overpower a toothless Scotland 18-3 to move into a strong position in the World Cup’s “group of death”. Two tries in three second-half minutes from flanker Pieter-Steph du

Sep 10, 2023, 02:34 PM World Rugby is to add extra volunteers at Stade de Marseille and promised better communication with supporters to avoid a repeat of Saturday’s scenes outside the venue when thousands of fans battled to gain entry ahead of England’s victory over Argentina. Many supporters missed the start of the game due

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auSep 10, 2023, 12:12 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. PARIS — Up

Sep 4, 2023, 04:28 PM MARSEILLE, France, Sept 9 (Reuters) — Flyhalf George Ford kicked all the points to lead 14-man England to a brave 27-10 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture in Marseille on Saturday, a performance full of intensity and guile from coach Steve Borthwick’s side. George Ford

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auSep 9, 2023, 07:54 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. PARIS — The

Sep 8, 2023, 10:35 PM The 2023 Rugby World Cup has officially kicked off with France opening the tournament with a stunning win over the All Blacks. These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check

Sep 8, 2023, 11:02 AM South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said their Rugby World Cup opener against a “great” Scotland team in Marseille on Sunday is the perfect opportunity to kick-start their title defence. The Springboks have not enjoyed the best of starts at the last two World Cups, losing to Japan in 2015 and

Sep 7, 2023, 10:35 PM The 2023 Rugby World Cup begins Friday [Saturday morning AEST] and teams are getting ready to kick off the action. These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auSep 7, 2023, 01:28 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. PARIS — Ben

Sep 7, 2023, 12:47 AM The countdown is over, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally arrived with hosts France to launch the tournament with one of the biggest and most anticipated opening matches against the All Blacks in Paris. The blockbuster opening weekend continues with Australia, Italy and Ireland all taking to the pitch

Reuters and ESPN Sep 6, 2023, 06:51 AM New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett is in doubt for the World Cup opener against France while battling knee soreness, while Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi is also in doubt after he failed to complete parts of training on Tuesday. Barrett, who has proved a revelation at inside centre

Sep 6, 2023, 09:23 AM Fiji have been dealt a blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after fly-half Caleb Muntz was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury sustained in training on Monday, officials said. New Zealand-born Muntz, 23, only made his Fiji debut against Tonga this year but has quickly become

Liam Napier Sep 6, 2023, 01:54 AM World Cup openers don’t get any more enticing than New Zealand and France. We all know the rich history these nations share on the pinnacle stage. The famous French upsets in 1999 and 2007 that deeply scarred a nation; New Zealand’s triumphs in the 1987 and 2011 finals